Teacher Wellbeing & Burnout: Mental Health Support with Education Support
From Helping Teachers Thrive by Tem Ezimokhai
February 25, 2026 · 29 min · Episode 176
About this episode
Gemma Scotcher discusses the importance of mental health and wellbeing for teachers, addressing burnout and support systems in education.
DESCRIPTION: In this episode, Gemma Scotcher from Education Support discusses the critical importance of mental health and wellbeing for teachers and education staff. She highlights the unique challenges faced by educators, including chronic stress and burnout, and emphasises the need for support systems. The discussion covers practical strategies for teachers, the stigma surrounding seeking help, and the systemic issues affecting teacher wellbeing. Gemma advocates for a culture of openness and self-awareness in the education sector, encouraging educators to prioritise their mental health and seek support when needed. If you would like to contact Education Support, please call on 08000 562 561. There are also some helpful resources in the valuable resources section below. If you would like to enquire about trauma-informed training, please contact Tem at tem@helpingteachersthrive.com or book a call: https://calendly.com/tem-helpingteachersthrive/60 KEY TAKEAWAYS: Education Support is the only charity focused on mental health in education. Chronic stress and burnout are prevalent among teachers. Teacher wellbeing is crucial for effective teaching and learning. Early career teachers…
People in this episode
Host: Tem Ezimokhai
Guest: Gemma Scotcher
Topics covered
- teacher wellbeing
- burnout
- mental health
- support systems
- education challenges
Keywords
- teacher wellbeing
- burnout
- mental health
- Education Support
- support systems
- chronic stress
- self-awareness
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Education Support
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