Real Lives of Teachers - Navigating the Highs and Lows of Schools Today

Educator Emma Kell explores the Real Lives of Teachers today. 

This book takes an inspirational and candid look at teaching today.  It delives into the political and societal challenges faced by schools and teachers and empowers teachers to find their own way through. 

Schools are unique workplaces and teaching is a unique profession.  There are highs and lows, challenges and joys - this book opens up a conversation about the range of expereinces that teachers have.  It offers practical strategies, supporting teachers to overcome barriers and cherish their own wellbeing.

Through real-life case studies and research-based ideas, this book supports educators to navigate the realities of their profession.

List of contents

Chapter 1: Beginnings
Chapter 2: Belonging
Chapter 3: Relationships
Chapter 4: Teaching during challenging times
Chapter 5: Managing change
Chapter 6: Career trajectories: Managing the highs and lows
Chapter 7: Finding the joy
Chapter 8: Life happens
Chapter 9: Saying goodbye
Chapter 10: Sticking with it

Product details

• Authors: Emma Kell
• Publisher: Sage Publications Ltd
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Release: 10.01.2026
• EAN: 9781529681116
• ISBN: 978-1-5296-8111-6
• No. of pages: 200
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Education > Education system; EDUCATION / General, EDUCATION / Professional Development, teacher training, Teaching staff, Careers guidance, Schools, For all educational levels, Competence development