Trust Matters: Lessons in Leadership What 10,000 teachers really think – workload, wellbeing & school culture unpacked
Jun 25, 2025
Laura McInerney, a former teacher and education journalist, shares her journey from the classroom to co-founding Teacher Tapp, an app that captures teachers’ insights. She discusses the pressing issues of teacher workload and retention, revealing surprising data on educator experiences. McInerney addresses the disconnect between policymakers and teachers, the impact of the pandemic, and the need for supportive workplace cultures. She also highlights the vital role of empathetic leadership and the importance of teacher wellbeing in making education joyful and sustainable.
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Early Fight for Justice
- Laura McInerney shared a story of jumping into a fight in year eight to stop bullying despite getting hurt.
- This early impulse to act on injustice shaped her lifelong passion for protecting others and standing up.
Cherish Moments, Embrace Challenges
- Take every joyful opportunity, like enjoying small moments fully when they come.
- Don’t try to avoid challenges or pain as they build your future resilience and character.
Funding Cuts Diminish School Joy
- School funding has worsened since 2017, squeezing resources and cutting extracurricular activities.
- Despite these cuts, teachers strive to maintain warmth and positivity in schools.