About this episode

This episode discusses the responsibilities and strategies for relief teachers supervising students during excursions.

Relief teachers are often asked to step into excursions with little notice—but the expectations and risks don’t change just because you’re a CRT. In this episode, we unpack what it really means to supervise students beyond the classroom: from understanding duty of care and clarifying roles, to anticipating behaviour challenges in less structured environments. We explore practical strategies to stay proactive, manage risk, and respond confidently when things don’t go to plan. Whether it’s your first excursion or your fiftieth, this conversation will help you stay calm, prepared, and in control. Professional Development Opportunity Professional 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 Teachers This episode focuses on: Australian Professional Standards for Teachers 3.5 Use effective classroom communication 4.1 Support student participation 4.2 Manage classroom activities 4.3 Manage challenging behaviour 4.4 Maintain…

Topics covered

• excursions
• duty of care
• student supervision
• risk management
• classroom communication
• challenging behaviour
• professional development

Keywords

• relief teachers
• excursion supervision
• student behaviour
• professional learning
• classroom management
• risk assessment
• teacher ethics

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Tradewind Australia, Australian Professional Standards for Teachers

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