Teacher Wellbeing
A Real Conversation for Teachers and Leaders
Amy Green
Amy Green’s Teacher Wellbeing is a concise and impactful resource for school leaders, teachers, and anyone dedicated to fostering healthier school communities. This book moves beyond superficial fixes to tackle the systemic and cultural factors influencing teacher wellbeing. Green critiques traditional approaches, highlighting their shortcomings, and advocates for sustainable change that integrates wellbeing into the core of school culture.
The central message is clear: teacher wellbeing requires a collaborative effort and strong leadership commitment. Green highlights the importance of engaging teachers in designing systems that support them, ensuring solutions are practical and grounded in their lived experiences. Her research-backed strategies address key areas such as mental, physical, and social wellbeing, offering realistic approaches to reduce burnout, build resilience, and create a positive, thriving environment for educators.
Each chapter delivers actionable insights, such as embedding flexibility into schedules, prioritising collective wellbeing in policies, and fostering open communication. Green’s strategies are not only theoretical but are also accompanied by tools that empower readers to enact meaningful change in their schools.
The book is accessible, informative, and designed to be immediately applicable. It strikes a balance between acknowledging teachers' invaluable contributions and addressing the urgent need for systemic support. Green’s focus on practical, long-term solutions ensures that the changes suggested will be impactful and enduring.
By the conclusion of Teacher Wellbeing, readers will feel equipped to lead transformative change in their schools, with a clear framework to build staff satisfaction and resilience. Green’s thoughtful and pragmatic approach makes this book essential reading for anyone committed to creating a supportive and flourishing educational environment. This book is a powerful call to action for schools to make teacher wellbeing a fundamental priority.
