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. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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

  6. 05/20/2024 · BONUS

    BONUS EPISODE - The Pilot

    A special bonus episode for you this week: Our pilot episode! This was recorded months before we released our official first episode and, do you know what, we don't mind saying it - we think it's a good one! It was a tester episode never meant for official release, just to work out the format. We hope you enjoy! The official talking points this week are: Help Me! I'm turning into my old teacher! EduNews - AI classroom assistants. Help Me! I still get children's names mixed up! 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!

    37 min

  7. 05/06/2024

    Episode 8 - 'All Hail The School Sticker'

    Who doesn't love a sticker!? In this episode we talk about some playground duty shenanigans, a weird thing found in an orange, parents biggest fears and fictional characters! The official talking points this week are: Help Me! My class discovered my first name! EduNews - The importance of stickers Help Me! I couldn't answer an interview question 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!

    34 min

  8. 04/22/2024

    Episode 7 - 'Scouting For Teachers'

    Ever wondered why Biff, Chip and Kipper are named that way? Well we have the answers! The official talking points this week are: Help Me! Freddie Mercury told my class to F off EduNews - DfE's new recruiting plan is using the scouts! Help Me! I accidentally put my class into a lockdown. 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!

    28 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
    2K
  • Episodes
    14
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © Jordan Firth and Mark Tomlinson
  • Show Website
    Help Me! I'm A Teacher

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