The psychology of stress and how teachers can manage it

Psychology of stress in schools: asking for help isn't a sign of weakness, says Marc Smith. Photograph: AlamyDespite much discussion concerning the nature of workplace stress, our jobs are getting more and not less stressful. While stress certainly isn't unique to the teaching profession, working in schools does throw up a number of situations that are unique to education while the current climate of uncertainty and criticism further undermines the professionalism and confidence of many hard

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