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Why social time between teachers outside school matters
Whether it’s a weekly ‘grub club’ get together, walking or playing games, time for teachers to bond outside the school can create lifelong friendships – and some professional perks, too
2 May 2021
4 ways to stand out when applying for a PE job overseas
The market for PE roles in international schools is fiercely competitive right now – so Philip Mathe offers some advice
8 April 2021
6 ways to enforce social distancing in schools fairly
Social distancing between students back in school is a challenge – but there are ways to do it without ruining morale
9 March 2021
3 things I miss and 3 things I don’t about school life
Paper, people, meetings, detentions – there’s lots about school life that’s very different right now and, for this teacher, some of it is missed more than others
6 February 2021
The bizarre life of a middle leader in the pandemic
Being a middle leader in the Covid pandemic has been barmy and non-stop – but hugely rewarding, says Philip Mathe
23 January 2021
Sometimes we should just embrace the ‘mess’ of teaching
Don’t fret if you’re not au fait with every emerging research trend and debate – sometimes just pushing through is the most important thing
20 December 2020