Teaching and the Permanency Trap: Is it worth it?
Teaching, with its noble mission of shaping young minds, is often seen as a lifelong commitment. Many educators dream of the day when they secure permanency—the golden ticket to job security and a stable career. However, a pervasive dilemma lurks beneath the...
Still Waiting for the Call for Supply work? 3 Tips to Get you the Call Up.
Are you sitting by the phone, waiting for the call to work? I have been reading of lots of disheartened supply teachers still hanging out for their first day of work. I hear you, I've been there and it sucks! The first few weeks of this term are notoriously slow, but...
What to pack in your bag as a Supply Teacher
Whether you are just starting out, returning back to work or a seasoned Supply Teacher it is important to be prepared for the many unknowns that can be thrown your way. Here are your absolute must-haves to ensure you have the most successful day possible. What...
Optimize Teaching: GoodNotes, Notability, NoteShelf, Zoom Notes with Teacher ePlanner
As education continues to evolve in the digital age, teachers are constantly seeking innovative tools to enhance their teaching methods and streamline their workflow when planning. Teacher for a Day is making planning easier for classroom teachers and casual relief or...
Need money over the school holidays? Here are some tips for teachers who DON’T get paid over the break
If you are a casual supply, relief or substitute teacher, or you a teacher living contract to contract, you know how stressful it can be when it comes to school holiday periods. And now that school holidays are upon us, money can get a little tight. Here are some...
Time to spare? Use these fun time-fillers
1-2 minutes to spare Guess 1 minute Get students to put their head down on the desk and raise it when 1 minute is up. The closest to the 60sec mark wins. Play it again if time permits and discuss why they didn’t guess correctly. 3 minutes to spare Magic Piece of paper...
10 simple tips to remember students’ names as a casual supply teacher
As a casual supply, relief or substitute teacher, one of the most challenging aspects of the job is remembering the names of all the students in your class. Not knowing students' names makes it difficult to call on students for answers and to call out students needing...
Simple steps to make your supply teaching day run smoothly
1. Arrive early to orientate yourself with the school, classroom and daily plan. 2. If there is a plan, try your best to stick to it and mark the work you feel confident to mark by the end of the day (assessment etc can be a bit trickier). Make sure you mark any work...
Need Professional Development hours? Here are 12 low cost (and FREE) places to find some.
Have you gotten to the end of the year and realised you haven’t completed the required hours of Professional Development for your Teacher’s registration? It happens to me EVERY year! Don't let this year be the same panicked rush and get on top of your PD hours now! It...
Homeschooling: Tips to get started
How do you know if homeschooling is right for your family? How can you help your child to have fun and learn at the same time? If you’re considering homeschooling, here are some helpful tips to get you started. When should I start homeschooling my child? Perhaps your...
A Positive Spin on the Decline of our Education System
The general feeling around Education right now is at an all-time low. Teachers, educators, parents, and students are all feeling the weight of over a decade of excessive workload, a data-driven and overloaded curriculum, performance pressures, micromanagement from...
Helpful (and FREE) websites for the classroom
Here are some handy websites to use in the classroom that are free and need NO subscriptions. All Subjects ABC Ya- https://www.abcya.com Interactive games for letters, numbers, skills and strategy BBC Bitesize- https://www.bbc.co.uk/bitesize Videos, quizzes,...