Podcasts are a great resource. Having come into their own during the pandemic, more and more people are enjoying relaxing to, learning from, and sharing experiences with a good podcast.
There are lots of fantastic podcasts aimed at teachers, and so we have compiled our favourites for you to enjoy.
The Edtech Podcast
This podcast by Sophie Bailey is all about improving ‘the dialogue between ed and tech through storytelling,’ with the aim of having an impact to better innovation in UK schools. If you’re interested in education and technology this is the podcast for you. With guests such as Geoff Barton, the General Secretary of the Association of School and College Leaders, and topics such as the usefulness of tests, there is much to learn and explore in Sophie’s honest and informative discussions.
The podcast episode lengths vary depending on the guests and/or topics being discussed, and it’s a great resource for discovering new teachers, technology, and innovations.
Two Mr Ps in a Pod(cast)
Here we join teachers, and brothers, Lee & Adam Parkinson (Mr P and Mr P) sharing real-life stories from their teaching careers. This podcast shares hilarious classroom stories to brighten your day.
Both Mr. P’s still work in primary schools , which makes their hilarious stories from the front line of teaching even more relatable. Enjoy reminiscing about their own school days, wince at cringe-inducing classroom confessions from fellow teachers and celebrate the weird and wonderful of primary school education.
From funny confessions to true experiences, this is a great light-hearted listen for those in the education system.
Pivotal Podcast
This podcast is a must-hear for anyone who works with children, and is especially suitable for middle to senior leaders and teachers interested in leadership issues and progression.
Hosted by Kevin Mulryne and behavioural specialist Paul Dix (you may recognise him from Teachers TV) this weekly podcast features practical advice on managing behaviour in classrooms, wellbeing in schools, safeguarding, teaching and learning. The discussion topics covered are wide ranging, covering everything from handling parents to classroom management techniques. With expert interviewees sharing leadership advice and teaching techniques, this is a go-to for professional development and highly recommended by many.
Go With Me On This
Hosted by Ndidi Okezie and Laura McInerney, this 30-minute podcast discusses the wackiest and strangest ideas in education right now. The format sees the hosts trying to convince each other, and the additional guests, that the idea posed is not as strange as it first appeared.
Maybe not the best podcast for those easily offended, it is a great listen for those wanting to get a different take and additional insights into some very important topics in the education system, from knife crime to parents and so much more. It’s also a great resource for debating skills and challenging viewpoints.
The NAHT Podcast
Are you part of a school leadership team? Or perhaps intrigued to progress in the world of education? Then this is the podcast for you!
Host James Bowen talks all things school leadership, featuring relevant and topical guests who can provide first-hand insights, discussing how we can improve the education system.
Episodes are up to an hour long each and a great way for school leaderships team to develop.
The TES Podcast
On the TES Podcast discusses a wide range of topics relating to the UK education system. From teachers pay to inclusion in schools, this diverse podcasts questions, challenges and informs on important areas. It’s also a great resource to keep you in the know, with features from the TES magazine and as a source of new information.
The Cult of Pedagogy Podcast
Teaching strategies, classroom management, education reform, educational technology - if it has something to do with teaching, this podcast is talking about it.
Jennifer Gonzalez interviews educators, students, administrators, and parents about the psychological and social dynamics of school, trade secrets, and more.
What Next?
So that’s our top 7 podcasts we recommend for those working in UK schools. Do you have a go-to podcast on your listening list? Head to our socials and let us know what podcasts you recommend.
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