

Teach Sleep Repeat
Dylan Price and Hayden Stevens
Teach Sleep Repeat is the podcast for teachers who need a laugh, a rant, and a reminder they are not alone. Dylan and Hayden dive into the real highs and lows of school life from classroom chaos to staffroom gossip. Listener submissions bring out the funniest disasters and most relatable dilemmas, while guests join to share their own unfiltered stories from life in and around education.
Send us your favourite teaching stories! E-mail: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com
Send us your favourite teaching stories! E-mail: teachsleeprepeatpod@gmail.com
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Oct 7, 2024 • 1h 3min
Ep 81: Why Is Education So Obsessed With 'Reinventing The Wheel'?
You've probably heard someone not in teaching say it before....
"Why can't you use what you've already planned?"
So teachers REALLY need to re-plan things for every single new class?
To what extent does buying into a scheme actually help?
If we are really serious about reducing workload and solving the retention crisis, is this something we could calm down a little bit with?
The next new fad will roll around in a couple of years and we will have to start again.... what's the point?
Are there other ways to adapt teaching?
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Sep 30, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ep 80: Is Teaching A Job For Life Anymore?
When we were at school, it felt like teaching was a job for life. Teachers were a broad range of ages, even being older more often than not.
What changed?
Why are so many teachers saying they can't see themselves doing the job long term?
Is teaching a job for life any more? Or is it something you simply have to step away from?
Join us as we chat about it!
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Sep 23, 2024 • 1h 5min
Ep 79: Is Becoming A Middle Leader In School Ever Worth It?
Is being a classroom teacher enough? Should we always strive to work our way up the ladder in school?
What is the boost in money like?
Is it *really* a stepping-stone?
Is your time just exploited?
We look at the pros and cons of becoming a middle leader.
We'd love to hear your thoughts.
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Sep 16, 2024 • 1h 12min
Ep 78: How Toxic Schools Use "Accountability" To Bully & Intimidate Teachers
Join us on the Teach Sleep Repeat podcast as we dive into the toxic ways schools use observations, book looks, and display policies to control and intimidate teachers. We'll share shocking stories sent in by listeners and discuss the negative impact these practices have on educators' mental health and job satisfaction.
But don't worry, we're not just here to complain! We'll also explore healthier ways to hold teachers accountable without resorting to fear and intimidation. Let's work together to create a more supportive and empowering environment for educators.
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Sep 9, 2024 • 1h 6min
Ep 77: 23 Things That Should NOT Be Expected From Teachers: Displays, Organising Trips & Orders
Are you an experienced teacher thinking of doing online tutoring? Come and join our team! https://forms.gle/EYg5npWk8bVGZo177
This week, we discuss the 23 point list that the teacher workload reduction taskforce suggested and that has not been written into the STPCD.
Some of the things on this list are jobs you will do at some point in the year, but did you know you do not have to do it?
Classroom displays...
Moving classroom...
Organising trips...
Find out what else is on the list and let us know.. Is it realistic?
Find the full list here: https://schoolsweek.co.uk/dfes-workload-reduction-taskforce-the-early-recommendations-in-full/
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Sep 2, 2024 • 1h 8min
Ep 76: Controversial Teacher Opinions: Ditch Languages, Keep SATs & 4-Day School Weeks?
This week, we discuss YOUR controversial teacher opinions!
Blaming parents, keeping SATs, ditching languages?!?
We read out your submissions and give say what we think on hot talking points in teaching.
We even have a disagreement!
Get in touch and let us know what you think. You can find us at:
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Aug 26, 2024 • 1h 11min
Ep 75: The Ultimate Back-To-School Guide For Teachers: Routines, Behaviour & Self-Care
The summer holidays are about to end & that means one thing....
The new school year is upon us!
In this episode, we dive into how to start off September with a bang & hit the ground running.
We talk about pretty much everything in this ultimate guide to going back to school:
Setting up routines
High expectations
Nailing behaviour
Managing your wellbeing
Building solid relationships
& Loads more!
We can't wait to hear what you think about the episode.
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Aug 5, 2024 • 1h 1min
Ep 74: How To Smash Your Teacher Training: 12 Tips To Success
This week we speak directly to our upcoming teacher fanbase with 12 top tips to get the most out of your ITT (initial teacher training) whether it's the 3-year B Ed, the 1-year PGCE or anything in between.
Let us know what you think of these tips and this episode!
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Jul 29, 2024 • 1h 11min
Ep 73: 5 Mistakes Every Teacher Makes (& How To Overcome Them)
Welcome to the brains of two teachers as we reflect on some absolute classic mistakes we've made in the classroom over the years.
More importantly, we talk about how we've overcome them and grown as teachers.
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Jul 22, 2024 • 1h 2min
Ep 72: How To Build A Successful Teacher Side Hustle
Welcome to this week's episode where we talk all things side hustles!
We feel like we're always reading posts from teachers looking to earn some extra cash with a side hustle. Usually tutoring... but there are plenty of other options!
In this episode we talk about our side hustle and how it's grown over the last six years.
More importantly, how exactly we got started, what you NEED to do to pass that first hurdle, discussions on risk management and lots more general tips to help get you started.
Taking the first step is the hardest part... Hopefully our pod will help you do that! If it does...
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