Beyond Survival: The New Teacher Podcast How to thrive in the early years of your career
Jun 26, 2025
In this discussion, Kirsty Hair, a teaching fellow at the University of Strathclyde specializing in secondary business education, tackles the challenges faced by early career teachers. She emphasizes the critical role of resilience in overcoming obstacles and managing emotional pressures. Kirsty advocates for professional dialogue among educators as a means to enhance teaching practices. She also provides strategies for developing curricular knowledge and encourages new teachers to engage with their school community for a well-rounded experience.
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Time Limits Teacher Success
- Lack of time is the root cause of teacher struggles and burnout.
- Teachers need time to reflect, adapt, and collaborate to support student-centered learning.
Develop Resilience Early
- Develop resilience to cope with setbacks and poor lessons.
- Separate your personal identity from your teacher persona to recover and keep going.
Accept Feedback Constructively
- Learn to accept constructive feedback without taking it personally.
- Reflect on feedback to identify priorities and improve continuously.
