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Help Me! I'm A Teacher

Jordan Firth and Mark Tomlinson 20 episodes Latest Jul 10, 2025

A light-hearted education podcast about the trials and tribulations of being in the classroom. The hosts answer teacher dilemmas, SOSs, and questions that listeners might be too embarrassed to ask, and catch up on the latest education news. Two expert teachers offer help, guidance, and advice with a bit of humor.

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Episode 18 - Heatwave Jul 10, 2025 00:42:17 Is there a legal limit to how hot it can be in the workplace? What animal would you pretend to be at work? Should parent races be banned? What's your favourite type of owl? The official talking points this week are: Help Me! It's too hot! EduNews - Teachers pretending to be cats!Help Me! The parents race is like The Hunger Games! Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemm

Episode 17 - School's not done, but I am. Jun 10, 2025 00:29:55 Mark shares some big news! Which unit of work do you leave to the last minute? Who should be in control of the school's corridors? The official talking points this week are: Help Me! School isn't done, but I am!EduNews - Handcuffs for behaviour!Help Me! I say yes to everything! Get your Teacher Art Pass here: https://tr.ee/o1Ozg3pKPDFollow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemmas a

Episode 16 - WhatsApp Groups Mar 25, 2025 00:30:42 What's it like in your work WhatsApp group? Are you ready for the true-crime story of the century? And are you guilty of using your 'teacher voice' outside of school? The official talking points this week are: Help Me! My school WhatsApp group is unbearable!EduNews - Hamptoms true-crime! Help Me! I use my teacher voice too much outside of school! Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to s

Episode 15 - World Book Day Mar 11, 2025 00:34:37 Want some last minute World Book Day costume ideas? Some thoughts on revamp your teacher wardrobe? How about thinking about what you'd love to spend your school budget on? Also this week, for the first time ever, we actually give some useful advice!!! The official talking points this week are: - Help Me! It's World Book Day! - EduNews - Headteacher using school budgets for botox!- Help Me

Episode 14 - Three's A Crowd Feb 17, 2025 00:42:55 We have our first ever guest on the show! The official talking points this week are: Help Me! I'm an ECT Edu News - Love Actually Help Me! My colleague has done all their reports and I haven't done any. Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemmas and get featured on our next podcast!x.com/helpateacherpodOr, leave an anonymous 'Help Me!' Submissions using the go

Episode 13 - The King vs The Gluesticks Feb 4, 2025 00:41:28 Would you rather have 120 gluesticks or a portrait of King Charles? How do you keep class fish alive? How do they do lockdown drills in America? And so much more! The official talking points this week are: - Help Me! It's January. - EduNews - 1/3 of schools claim King Charles portrait - Help Me! I don't like talking to parents on the phone! Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send i

Episode 12 - Commemorative Glassware Dec 3, 2024 00:43:07 We're back! And it's a good one! We get the low-down on what's been happening so far this school year, talk about trips to A&E and cover all the hard-hitting news! The official talking points this week are: - Help Me! It's Halloween and I live in my school's catchment! - EduNews - Councils scrap commemorative glassware for teachers! - Help Me! I'm hopelessly unproductive during my PPA time!

The End Of School Year Special! Jul 15, 2024 00:52:51 Join Jordan & Mark as we go off-timetable for some end of year fun! We'll play a little game, chat about which terms have been the best and the most difficult and recap our favourite moments of the year! Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemmas and get featured on our next podcast! x.com/helpateacherpod Or, leave an anonymous 'Help Me!' Submissions using the

Episode 11 - 'Staffroom Small Talk' Jul 1, 2024 00:42:37 New mics, new episode! How many song titles can you squeeze into a parents evening? Is Elvis really dead? Is it scone or scone? The official talking points this week are: - Help Me! I need to liven up the staffroom small-talk! - EduNews - School absence fines - increase or scrap? - Help Me! I make myself cringe during parents evening! Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemm

Episode 10 - 'Teacher Races' Jun 17, 2024 00:43:09 Apologies for the audio quality in this one! Faulty Mics! In this episode we chat about moderation days, fathers day getting sponsored! The official talking points this week are: - Help Me! My class have met their new teacher and have clocked out! - EduNews - A school going above and beyond for wellbeing - Help Me! It's sports day and there's a teacher race! Follow us on X (@HelpATeac

Episode 9 - 'The Boy Who Lived' Jun 3, 2024 00:37:30 In this episode we chat about embarrassing interactions with mechanics as a teacher, the genny lec, the summer term and graffiti! Along with our official talking points! The official talking points this week are: Help Me! My wife's car is a second classroom(/bin!) EduNews - The General Election! Help Me! My class always give the SAME answer! Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in

BONUS EPISODE - The Pilot May 20, 2024 00:37:18 A special bonus episode for you this week: Our pilot episode! This was recorded months before we released our official first episode and, do you know what, we don't mind saying it - we think it's a good one! It was a tester episode never meant for official release, just to work out the format. We hope you enjoy! The official talking points this week are: Help Me! I'm turning into m

Episode 8 - 'All Hail The School Sticker' May 6, 2024 00:34:06 Who doesn't love a sticker!? In this episode we talk about some playground duty shenanigans, a weird thing found in an orange, parents biggest fears and fictional characters! The official talking points this week are: Help Me! My class discovered my first name! EduNews - The importance of stickers Help Me! I couldn't answer an interview question Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) t

Episode 7 - 'Scouting For Teachers' Apr 22, 2024 00:28:13 Ever wondered why Biff, Chip and Kipper are named that way? Well we have the answers! The official talking points this week are: Help Me! Freddie Mercury told my class to F off EduNews - DfE's new recruiting plan is using the scouts! Help Me! I accidentally put my class into a lockdown. Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemmas and get featured on our next podcast!

Episode 6 - 'School Simulation' Apr 8, 2024 00:33:21 Help Me! I told my headteacher I loved him. Yep. That's a 'Help Me!' submission this week... In this episode Jordan shares an embarrassing story about the first conversation he ever had with his new headteacher, Mark pitches his idea for a new 'Get Into Teaching' advert and they both chat about email etiquette - along with trying to solve your problems along the way! The official talking points

Episode 5 - 'White Lies' Mar 26, 2024 00:37:54 In this episode Jordan and Mark talk about World Book Day, the dangers of little white lies, ie - convincing the children in your class that your colleague was a well-known 90's rapper, and we'll also have a Darren update for you as well, of course! The official talking points this week are: Help Me! It's parents evening and I always overrun EduNews - Gillian Keegan punching Ofste

Episode 4 - 'Boris The Spider' Mar 12, 2024 00:36:33 In this episode Jordan and Mark give a duckgate-update, chat about the giant portrait of King Charles that's appeared in school, discuss which boxset is best for wet-playtimes, rank the school holidays and reminisce about some beloved, now dearly departed, class stick-insect pets - and loads more! The official talking points this week are: Help Me! It's indoor playtime all week! EduN

Episode 3 - 'Duckgate' Feb 27, 2024 00:38:30 In this episode Jordan and Mark reveal the mystery behind who has left 120 tiny plastic yellow ducks all around school! We talk about the unfortunate demise of some of our pupil's pets and discuss whether or not a 6 year old is actually going to Turkey to get his teeth done, as he claims. The official talking points this week are: Help Me! My class can never find their gluestick lids EduN

Episode 2 - 'Get Into Teaching' Feb 13, 2024 00:41:18 In this episode Jordan and Mark reflect on what makes teaching truly special, and why there is no other career like it. As well as looking at, and offering some light-hearted advice on, the following issues: Help Me! I can't get my team to complete tasks on time! EduNews - Teaching Apprenticeships Help Me! I don't know if I want to be a teacher! Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod)

Episode 1 - 'Given Your History' Jan 29, 2024 00:33:18 In our first ever episode Jordan and Mark will be looking at, and offering some light-hearted advice on, the following issues: Help Me! Every time the head walks in my class are doing something they shouldn't! EduNews - Sending poorly children into school and classroom cures Help Me! Storm Isha has ruined my week! Follow us on X (@HelpATeacherPod) to send in your own dilemmas and ge

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