The Relief Teacher's Podcast by Tradewind Australia

Relief teaching can be hard work and from time to time we all have difficult days. Sometimes unfortunately, and unwittingly, CRTS can find themselves in tricky situations where potentially controvers…

Many relief teachers are hesitant to work in specialist settings, not due to a lack of interest or care, but often because they are uncertain about the specific requirements. However, teachers who do…

In 2025 every Victorian Government school, and all Catholic schools, will teach synthetic phonics in the lower grades as part of their literacy programs. This approach to literacy is likely to be a s…

In an ideal world every CRT would arrive early at a school to find the timetable, lessons, resources and behaviour management plans all perfectly laid out, easily accessed and students ready to learn…

When it comes to working in schools is there anything more challenging, exhausting and hopefully enjoyable than your first year of teaching? So much to do, so little time. And it is so easy to be ove…

What is it really like working as a CRT? What really matters? What are the challenges and the pitfalls? What about the positives and the rewards? This week our panel interview three practising CRTs a…

Like all teaching, whether you are working full-time or just a day a week, the success is all in the planning. With CRTs coming across so many different environments, so many different schools, colle…

In this 5-minute episode, we meet Sue Muir, an experienced educator and panellist on the Relief Teacher Podcast.

Sue takes us through her career journey, starting in the early 80s with a Media Studies…

In this 5-minute episode, we meet Terry Twomey, a former principal turned passionate advocate for CRTs.

Terry shares his journey from teaching humanities in rural schools to leading as a principal in …

In this 5-minute episode, we meet Helen Thomaidis, a long-time educator and co-host of The Relief Teacher Podcast.

Helen reflects on her teaching journey, from rural Gippsland to urban schools in Melb…

In this 5 minute episode we meet the host of The Relief Teachers Podcast, Billy Green! 

Billy reflects on his journey into education and his unexpected path to becoming the host of the The Relief Tea…

As a relief teacher you can find yourself somewhat isolated as you move from school to school. Professionally and even emotionally this is not ideal. Building relationships with staff in schools is e…

Teachers in Victoria are required to engage in professional learning each year as part of their registration with the Victorian Institute of Teaching (VIT). This week’s podcast looks at all the detai…

Demand for teachers in rural and regional areas right across Australia has never been higher. Incentive schemes offer significant financial reward for teachers prepared to move to the regions for lon…

Classroom management strategies are crucial for creating an effective learning environment. As a CRT you need to be aware of the techniques that teachers use to maintain order, promote positive behav…

It is common for schools to celebrate or commemorate important days throughout the year. As a CRT these days might seem a little confusing or not particularly relevant, however for the school you can…

Relief teaching can be hard work and from time to time we all have difficult days. How do you look after your own welfare if you have had a challenging day in a school? What can you do to get back on…

It is not unusual as a CRT you are asked to take classes outside your area of expertise. In a primary school you may be asked to teach LOTE for a day, or as an English teacher in a secondary school y…

This week’s podcast discusses the key traits schools are looking for not just in relief teachers but in teachers at all levels. What do teachers do that make them successful? Join the panel as they h…

This week the panel discusses the adjustments graduate teachers will need to make when they take on their first teaching roles in schools. The training wheels are off and in many ways you are on your…