Episodes

  • Episode Eight - A Year On: The Pros and Cons of Tutoring and Supply

    Episode Eight - A Year On: The Pros and Cons of Tutoring and Supply
    Jun 2 2022
    If you're a teacher experiencing burnout, stress or anxiety... so am I. Listen in and see if you relate. In this weeks episode: A year after handing in my notice, what's good and what's bad about my new working life? Make sure to follow me on Instagram and subscribe where ever you get this podcast so you don't miss the next episodes :) https://linktr.ee/runoutofgluestickspodcast
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    30 mins
  • Episode Seven - Tutor, Future, Career Maneuver

    Episode Seven - Tutor, Future, Career Maneuver
    Mar 15 2022
    If you're a teacher experiencing burnout, stress or anxiety... so am I. Listen in and see if you relate. It's been a few months since the last update... In this weeks episode: What I've been up to since leaving class teaching, how tutoring has gone and where I'm at mentally! Make sure to follow me on Instagram and subscribe where ever you get this podcast so you don't miss the next episodes :) https://linktr.ee/runoutofgluestickspodcast
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    17 mins
  • Episode Six - Stickers Are My Life Now

    Episode Six - Stickers Are My Life Now
    Oct 17 2021
    If you're a teacher experiencing burnout, stress or anxiety... so am I. Listen in and see if you relate. This follows my thoughts after one month of being a supply teacher and also how things are going starting a tuition business. In this weeks episode: a)What it has been like to be a supply teacher. b)tips I've picked up along the way. c)how tutoring and starting a business has gone. d)why stickers are now my life!! e) how my biggest worry (finances) have been. Make sure to follow me on Instagram and subscribe where ever you get this podcast so you don't miss the next episodes :) https://linktr.ee/runoutofgluestickspodcast
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    26 mins
  • Episode Five - This Class Don't Belong To Me

    Episode Five - This Class Don't Belong To Me
    Sep 14 2021
    If you're a teacher experiencing burnout, stress or anxiety... so am I. Listen in and see if you relate. This is my first week following my thoughts as I start as a supply/ substitute teacher... In this weeks episode: a)how nervous I was in the build up b)how low my confidence is c)what it felt like when I got to a random class (after ⭐having my own for seven years) and d)how I surprised myself! Make sure to follow me on Instagram and subscribe where ever you get this podcast so you don't miss the next episodes :) https://linktr.ee/runoutofgluestickspodcast
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    25 mins
  • Episode Four - Bump In The Road

    Episode Four - Bump In The Road
    Aug 27 2021
    If you're a teacher experiencing burnout, stress or anxiety... so am I. Listen in and see if you relate. I left my full time class teacher post 6 weeks ago and I have been relaxed.... until I hit this bump in the road last week... In this weeks episode: a) what happened when I started to worry about the future b) what I am planning to do with starting a tutoring business Make sure to follow me on Instagram and subscribe where ever you get this podcast so you don't miss the next episodes :) https://linktr.ee/runoutofgluestickspodcast
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    20 mins
  • Episode Three - Relax and Rebuild

    Episode Three - Relax and Rebuild
    Aug 13 2021
    If you're a teacher experiencing burnout, stress or anxiety... so am I. Listen in and see if you relate. I left my full time class teacher post 3 weeks ago and I have been... relaxing?? What is this!! In this weeks episode: a) responses to the pod and my supply teaching b) catch up on what's been going on c) discuss whether wellbeing is a meaningless buzz word Make sure to follow me on Instagram and subscribe where ever you get this podcast so you don't miss the next episodes :) https://linktr.ee/runoutofgluestickspodcast
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    23 mins
  • Episode Two - The Last Few Days

    Episode Two - The Last Few Days
    Jul 23 2021
    If you're a teacher experiencing burnout, stress or anxiety... so am I. Listen in and see if you relate. I found very little support out there when I started this leaving process, but it is out there. Last episode I had 8 days to go as a class teacher. Yesterday, I left! This week, the episode discuss': a) The events of my last 4 days (being a teacher on transition day with no class to transition with was interesting!!) b) The feelings I went through (frustration, gratitude and RELIEF!) Make sure to follow me on Instagram and Facebook to and subscribe where ever you get this podcast so you don't miss the next episodes :) https://linktr.ee/runoutofgluestickspodcast
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    26 mins
  • Episode One: Goodbye Classroom?

    Episode One: Goodbye Classroom?
    Jul 14 2021
    Welcome to the 'I've Run Out Of Gluesticks Podcast' (running out of glue sticks is just one of the most stressful things a teacher can experience...) I'm a full-time primary class teacher in the UK who had consistently good lesson feedback in a seven year career and comes across as a really happy chappy. So why am I leaving the classroom in 8 days with panic attacks, no job to go to and A BABY ON THE WAY!!!!??????!?!?!?! This podcast aims to share what has led me to this decision, what I'm planning on doing next and what I actually do. If you're a teacher experiencing burnout, stress or anxiety... so am I. Listen in and see if you relate. I found very little support out there when I started this leaving process, but it is out there. This episode is all about: a) Why I am leaving (feeling like a failure, unsupported and being burntout) b) What the tipping point was and what the plan of action is c) What my (current) plan of action is.
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    22 mins