• Ten Hours a Week in Summer? That’s Not Dedication – That’s Unpaid Labour
    2025/08/13

    Teachers give enough during term time - so why are so many still handing over ten hours a week of their summer for free?

    In this episode, we dig into the hidden cost of “getting ahead” over the holidays, from laminating marathons to cupboard clear-outs that don’t last two weeks. We share our own wake-up calls - including the summers we finally stopped working - and how putting ourselves first made us better teachers, healthier humans, and actually happier to return in September.

    If you’ve ever found yourself in school on a blazing hot August afternoon wondering why am I here?… this one’s for you.

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    36 分
  • Cutting Laminated Labels on a Sun Lounger at Butlins
    2025/08/06

    In this episode, we dive into the guilt, burnout, and people-pleasing that haunts teachers all summer long. From laminating on holiday to buying IKEA baskets in July, we unpack why switching off feels so hard – and how school culture often rewards martyrdom over rest.

    We talk about the pressure to prep, the fear of judgement from colleagues, and the myth that working in summer somehow buys you time back in the autumn (spoiler: it doesn’t). Whether you’re watching ECTs vlog their classrooms or battling a cupboard full of CDs from 2005, this episode is your reminder that you don’t have to earn your rest.

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    32 分
  • You Can’t Fix 10 Years of Burnout in 10 Days
    2025/07/30

    Teaching has never been harder — and if you’re stuck in the burnout loop, this episode is for you.

    We tackle 3 of the biggest questions we get from teachers every week:

    ✅ Can I get fitter and lose weight without tracking everything?
    ✅ How do I break the all-or-nothing cycle with food and training?
    ✅ Is it even possible to change my routine when I’ve only got 20 minutes a day?

    Whether you’re in the middle of a school term or trying to reset over the holidays, this is your no-fluff guide to:

    – Building better habits without tracking every bite
    – Escaping perfectionism and making real progress
    – Setting boundaries that actually give you your life back
    – Creating change that lasts (even when your workload’s a joke)

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    42 分
  • I Put the Nutella in the Bin… Then Took It Back Out
    2025/07/23

    What do you do when teaching has taken over your whole life… but you’re still smiling through it?
    In this brutally honest episode, Martin and Dan talk burnout, binge eating, toxic staffrooms, and what happens when you lose all your hobbies — and yourself - to the job.

    We cover:
    ✅ That weird grey zone where you’re not “burnt out”… but you’re definitely not okay
    ✅ Emotional eating, post-school binges, and why you’re starving by 4pm
    ✅ Why “just get a hobby” isn’t helpful — and how to actually reclaim your identity
    ✅ The 5% of SLT who ruin it for everyone
    ✅ And yes… the Nutella in the bin moment

    If you’ve ever thought, “I don’t even know who I am outside of work anymore” - this one’s for you.

    🎧 Listen, share it with your staffroom (unless it’s toxic), and drop us a message if it hit home.

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    55 分
  • You're Judged on Results… Not the 30 Lives Behind Them
    2025/07/16

    Feeling stuck in the “I’ll start on Monday” cycle? You’re not alone.

    In this brutally honest episode of Sir, You Look Tired, we dive into what’s really behind teacher burnout, weight gain, and why willpower isn’t the answer.

    From chaotic classrooms to exhausting behaviour battles, from impossible parent expectations to the guilt that keeps you up at night - we’re unpacking it all.

    🎙️ Expect stories from the frontline, unfiltered wellbeing chat, and tips you can actually use.
    👊 If you’re a teacher who’s sick of starting over every week, this one’s for you.

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    58 分
  • Biscuits, Burnout & Boundaries
    2025/07/09

    In this episode of Sir, You Look Tired, we dive into real messages from real teachers who are running on biscuits, coffee, and fumes. From snapping at students to skipping meals and zoning out after school, we unpack the quiet signs of burnout - and why it's more common than you think.

    We talk food habits, fatigue, and the myth of "just powering through." You’ll hear honest stories, hard-won advice, and simple ways to start feeling like yourself again - one lunchbox, walk, or “no” at a time.

    Whether you're crawling to the end of term or already planning your September comeback, this one’s for you.

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    58 分
  • It's a Job, Not a Life Sentence
    2025/07/02

    In this episode of Sir, You Look Tired!, we’re calling out the culture that keeps teachers burnt out, guilt-ridden, and overworked.

    From late-night marking to skipping lunch just to stay afloat, it can feel like teaching demands everything.

    But here’s the truth:

    📌 Teaching is a job.
    📌 It’s not your whole identity.
    📌 And it’s not a life sentence.

    We’ve both been teacher martyrs in the past – laminating at midnight, running on caffeine, and feeling like failures if we ever left before 6pm. But all that effort? It didn’t make us better teachers. It just made us more exhausted.

    In this episode, we talk about:

    • The myth of the “good teacher” who gives it all
    • Why teachers feel guilty for wanting time off
    • How school leadership shapes work-life balance
    • And what actually happens when you start setting boundaries

    This one’s real. It’s raw. And it might just give you permission to finally stop pouring from an empty cup.

    👇 Let us know in the comments: What would YOU get rid of in education?
    (No names, just honest truths – we’ll read the best ones next week.)


    🎧 Sir, You Look Tired! is the podcast for teachers who want to do the job well – without losing themselves in the process. New episodes every week.

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    39 分
  • I Was Hired Off a Facebook Message
    2025/06/25

    Ever been thrown into an interview and thought, what is happening right now? Same.

    In this episode, we’re swapping stories about the most ridiculous teaching interviews we’ve ever had — from being handed five books and a pen and told to “get on with it”, to being grilled by a full horseshoe of governors, to literally landing a job off the back of a cheeky Facebook message.

    We talk about when to trust your gut, what red flags to spot, and why interviews should be more about real conversations - not tray tasks and trauma.

    If you’ve ever lied about a club, cried after an interview, or just said “I don’t know” mid-question… this one’s for you.

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    49 分