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Supply teachers, teaching assistants, cover supervisors and schools, welcome to your go-to blog page! Find quick and practical articles to own your teaching career and streamline supply cover. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or a school administrator, we’ve got you covered. Dive in and elevate your impact in the classroom and beyond.

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January 14, 2025

Transforming Teacher Wellbeing With Exercise: Practical Tips For…

Teaching is demanding, but incorporating even small bursts of exercise can significantly boost mood, reduce stress, and enhance energy levels. This blog shares practical, time-efficient tips for educators to weave movement into their busy schedules, promoting wellbeing and resilience in daily life.

Teaching

Exercise, Mental Health, Supply Educators, Teachers

December 5, 2024

Work-Life Balance: Tips for Staying Organised as a…

As a supply educator, juggling daily responsibilities and maintaining a healthy work-life balance can sometimes feel overwhelming. With new placements, varying school environments, and the challenge of keeping up with professional demands, staying organised is key to thriving in this dynamic role.

Teaching

Staying organised, Supply Educators, Top tips, Work-life balance

November 20, 2024

Why PAYE is the Best Choice for Educators:…

Here we explore why PAYE is best for supply educators, highlighting its transparency, stability, and compliance with HMRC regulations. Learn how SupplyWell prioritises ethical practices, avoiding the pitfalls of umbrella companies - and ensuring educators' financial wellbeing.

Schools, Teaching

Finance, HMRC, PAYE, Supply Educators

October 18, 2024

SupplyWell & The Gunn Charitable Trust Partner To…

SupplyWell is thrilled to announce a significant contribution from the Gunn Charitable Trust, aimed at enhancing educational resources and student support across the North West of the UK.

News, Schools

Donation, MATs, Resources

September 13, 2024

How To: Prevent Burnout

It’s important to protect your wellbeing and prevent burnout as a supply educator, so establishing a routine, connecting with colleagues and living an active and healthy lifestyle will all contribute to preventing burnout this September as you head back to the classroom.

News, Teaching

Burnout, supply teachers, Wellbeing

September 3, 2024

Moving from Scramble to Strategy: Why MATs Need…

When teachers are absent, is your MAT reactive or proactive? Here we discuss how SupplyWell can support your MAT in creating a proactive approach to staff absence.

News, Schools

MAT, schools, Staff Absence

August 19, 2024

Preparing for September: A Supply Educator’s Guide

Preparing to head back to the classroom this September? Our handy Supply Educator’s Guide is filled with simple ideas to support your supply teaching journey.

News, Teaching

Getting Started, Resources, supply teachers, Wellbeing

August 12, 2024

Understanding Behaviour Management as a Supply Educator

As a former school-leader with over 10 years experience as a headteacher, Joe Mangan is back with more expert learnings; this time sharing insights into classroom behaviour management.

News, Teaching

Behaviour Management, Classroom Management, supply teachers

July 29, 2024

Helpful Tech Tools & Resources For Supply Educators

When working in supply, it’s useful to have a number of tech tools and resources you can use in an instance when in the classroom, and to help streamline how you find your next placement.

News, Teaching

Apps, EdTech, Resources

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