EPISODE · Aug 5, 2025 · 38 MIN
When It All Hits the Fan - CRTs in the Hot Seat
from The Relief Teacher's Podcast by Tradewind Australia
As a CRT, you never know what your day might throw at you — a playground incident, a lockdown drill, a missing student, or a furious parent at the door. How do you respond calmly, professionally, and confidently when you're not even sure where the staffroom is?In this episode, our panel of experienced teachers role-play real-life school incidents and unpack the thinking behind quick, clear decision-making under pressure. Learn what to do, what to avoid, and how to stay on the right side of leadership when the unexpected strikes.Be prepared. Be professional. Be the CRT schools want back — and don’t end up carrying the blame.Professional Development OpportunityProfessional learning may include:•seminars, conferences, workshops and online learning•collegiate meetings and professional conversations focused on improving practice and outcomes for learners•participation in education-related boards, committees or panels.This episode focuses on:Australian Professional Standards for Teachers3.5 Use effective classroom communication4.3 Manage challenging behaviour4.4 Maintain student safety4.5 Use ICT safely, responsibly and ethically7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements7.3 Engage with the parents/carersLooking for work? Submit your CV Looking for quality teachers?If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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As a CRT, you never know what your day might throw at you — a playground incident, a lockdown drill, a missing student, or a furious parent at the door. How do you respond calmly, professionally, and confidently when you're not even sure where the staffroom is?In this episode, our panel of experienced teachers role-play real-life school incidents and unpack the thinking behind quick, clear decision-making under pressure. Learn what to do, what to avoid, and how to stay on the right side of leadership when the unexpected strikes.Be prepared. Be professional. Be the CRT schools want back — and don’t end up carrying the blame.Professional Development OpportunityProfessional learning may include:•seminars, conferences, workshops and online learning•collegiate meetings and professional conversations focused on improving practice and outcomes for learners•participation in education-related boards, committees or panels.This episode focuses on:Australian Professional Standards for Teachers3.5 Use effective classroom communication4.3 Manage challenging behaviour4.4 Maintain student safety4.5 Use ICT safely, responsibly and ethically7.1 Meet professional ethics and responsibilities7.2 Comply with legislative, administrative and organisational requirements7.3 Engage with the parents/carersLooking for work? Submit your CV Looking for quality teachers?If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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