Help Me! I'm A Teacher

Jordan Firth and Mark Tomlinson
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Help Me! I'm A Teacher

A light-hearted education podcast about the trials and tribulations of being in the classroom. We'll answer teacher dilemmas, SOSs and questions that you might have that you've been too embarrassed to ask, as well as catch up on some of the latest education news. So, if you need a bit of help, guidance and advice from two expert teachers - well, you're in the wrong place. But we'll try our best, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

  1. MAR 11

    Episode 15 - World Book Day

    Want some last minute World Book Day costume ideas? Some thoughts on revamp your teacher wardrobe? How about thinking about what you'd love to spend your school budget on? Also this week, for the first time ever, we actually give some useful advice!!! The official talking points this week are: - Help Me! It's World Book Day! - EduNews - Headteacher using school budgets for botox!- Help Me! I have like 3 teacher outfitsFollow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemmas and get featured on our next podcast!x.com/helpateacherpodOr, leave an anonymous 'Help Me!' Submissions using the google forms link here: https://t.co/NayRkR6TfTAnd don't forget to subscribe, review and share!

    35 min

  2. FEB 17

    Episode 14 - Three's A Crowd

    We have our first ever guest on the show! The official talking points this week are: Help Me! I'm an ECT Edu News - Love Actually Help Me! My colleague has done all their reports and I haven't done any. Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemmas and get featured on our next podcast! x.com/helpateacherpod Or, leave an anonymous 'Help Me!' Submissions using the google forms link here: https://t.co/NayRkR6TfT And don't forget to subscribe, review and share!

    43 min

  3. FEB 4

    Episode 13 - The King vs The Gluesticks

    Would you rather have 120 gluesticks or a portrait of King Charles? How do you keep class fish alive? How do they do lockdown drills in America? And so much more! The official talking points this week are: - Help Me! It's January. - EduNews - 1/3 of schools claim King Charles portrait - Help Me! I don't like talking to parents on the phone! Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemmas and get featured on our next podcast! x.com/helpateacherpod Or, leave an anonymous 'Help Me!' Submissions using the google forms link here: https://t.co/NayRkR6TfT And don't forget to subscribe, review and share!

    41 min

  4. 12/03/2024

    Episode 12 - Commemorative Glassware

    We're back! And it's a good one! We get the low-down on what's been happening so far this school year, talk about trips to A&E and cover all the hard-hitting news! The official talking points this week are: - Help Me! It's Halloween and I live in my school's catchment! - EduNews - Councils scrap commemorative glassware for teachers! - Help Me! I'm hopelessly unproductive during my PPA time! Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemmas and get featured on our next podcast! x.com/helpateacherpod Or, leave an anonymous 'Help Me!' Submissions using the google forms link here: https://t.co/NayRkR6TfT And don't forget to subscribe, review and share!

    43 min

  5. 07/15/2024

    The End Of School Year Special!

    Join Jordan & Mark as we go off-timetable for some end of year fun! We'll play a little game, chat about which terms have been the best and the most difficult and recap our favourite moments of the year! Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemmas and get featured on our next podcast! x.com/helpateacherpod Or, leave an anonymous 'Help Me!' Submissions using the google forms link here: https://t.co/NayRkR6TfT And don't forget to subscribe, review and share!

    53 min

  6. 07/01/2024

    Episode 11 - 'Staffroom Small Talk'

    New mics, new episode! How many song titles can you squeeze into a parents evening? Is Elvis really dead? Is it scone or scone? The official talking points this week are: - Help Me! I need to liven up the staffroom small-talk! - EduNews - School absence fines - increase or scrap? - Help Me! I make myself cringe during parents evening! Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemmas and get featured on our next podcast! x.com/helpateacherpod Or, leave an anonymous 'Help Me!' Submissions using the google forms link here: https://t.co/NayRkR6TfT And don't forget to subscribe, review and share!

    43 min

  7. 06/17/2024

    Episode 10 - 'Teacher Races'

    Apologies for the audio quality in this one! Faulty Mics! In this episode we chat about moderation days, fathers day getting sponsored! The official talking points this week are: - Help Me! My class have met their new teacher and have clocked out! - EduNews - A school going above and beyond for wellbeing - Help Me! It's sports day and there's a teacher race! Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemmas and get featured on our next podcast! x.com/helpateacherpod Or, leave an anonymous 'Help Me!' Submissions using the google forms link here: https://t.co/NayRkR6TfT And don't forget to subscribe, review and share!

    43 min

  8. 06/03/2024

    Episode 9 - 'The Boy Who Lived'

    In this episode we chat about embarrassing interactions with mechanics as a teacher, the genny lec, the summer term and graffiti! Along with our official talking points! The official talking points this week are: Help Me! My wife's car is a second classroom(/bin!) EduNews - The General Election! Help Me! My class always give the SAME answer! Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemmas and get featured on our next podcast! x.com/helpateacherpod Or, leave an anonymous 'Help Me!' Submissions using the google forms link here: https://t.co/NayRkR6TfT And don't forget to subscribe, review and share!

    38 min
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    A light-hearted education podcast about the trials and tribulations of being in the classroom. We'll answer teacher dilemmas, SOSs and questions that you might have that you've been too embarrassed to ask, as well as catch up on some of the latest education news. So, if you need a bit of help, guidance and advice from two expert teachers - well, you're in the wrong place. But we'll try our best, and have a bit of a laugh along the way.

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    • Creator
      Jordan Firth and Mark Tomlinson
    • Years Active
      2024 - 2025
    • Episodes
      17
    • Rating
      Explicit
    • Copyright
      © Jordan Firth and Mark Tomlinson
    • Show Website
      Help Me! I'm A Teacher

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