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EPISODE · Aug 13, 2025 · 36 MIN

Ten Hours a Week in Summer? That’s Not Dedication – That’s Unpaid Labour

from Sir You Look Tired - The Unofficial CPD for Exhausted Teachers · host Martin and Dan

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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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...

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