What protects teachers from burnout: relationships, good leadership and a system that supports them

Jacob Lund/Shutterstock The summer break offers teachers something in short supply during term time: downtime. Our research explores the factors important for teachers’ wellbeing. For many, summer is an essential opportunity to recover from the exhaustion accumulated across the year. There is time to sleep properly, reconnect with family and step away from the constant decision-making that school life demands. However, mentioning summer holidays to non-teachers can provoke strong reactions. We…