Teach Sleep Repeat Ep 129: Answering Your Questions: Teaching Abroad, After-School Clubs & Working Through Summer
Aug 27, 2025
The hosts tackle listener questions about managing extracurricular pressures in education. They discuss the challenges of teaching responsibilities, emphasizing the need for boundaries. A humorous exchange about accents and administrative work adds levity to their reflections. They explore the allure of teaching abroad, particularly in high-paying roles. An eye-opening segment highlights the environmental impacts of lamination, blending practicality with sustainability concerns.
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Set Clear Boundaries On Extra Duties
- Remind colleagues your contract defines required duties and politely refuse extras outside it.
- Brush off judgment and set boundaries to protect workload and wellbeing.
Workload Rules Invite Practical Flexibility
- The workload reduction list shows many tasks are optional, not essential.
- Schools can choose pragmatic middle grounds rather than rigidly enforcing every tradition.
Negotiate Practical Compromises
- Negotiate small compromises at school when rules collide with capacity.
- Propose realistic adjustments (eg. fewer displays or a one-off staff morning) to reduce burden.