What Makes Teachers Unhappy and What Can You Do About It? Building a Culture of Staff Wellbeing: Building a Culture of Staff Well-Being

Summary

Many teachers, support staff, and school leaders are tired, stressed, and overstretched. And even though this frequently makes the headlines, it isn't a new problem. In this book, Mark Solomons and Fran Abrams argue staff well-being should be rooted in the culture and climate of our schools. They provide a roadmap to recovery for struggling schools which should lead to improvements in staff morale, workload management, and mental well-being.

With a range of real-life examples, this book focuses on how school leaders can build workplace well-being in even the most challenging environments. It includes clear links to research evidence and summaries of the key steps necessary to deal with common issues such as:

● Identifying and mapping issues in your school

● Leading for well-being

● Creating and maintaining a happy workforce

● Developing a culture of everyday well-being

● Overseeing change