Adrian Bethune and Emma Kell's short guide argues that teachers cannot teach well when they are demotivated and exhausted, and gives them practical tools for looking after their own wellbeing. It is part of Sage's A Little Guide for Teachers series: short books with interactive activities that readers write into, and illustrations throughout.
What the book covers
The publisher lists six chapters, each framed as a question:
- How can I keep my values and moral purpose at the forefront of my professional role?
- How can I maintain a sense of perspective?
- How can I manage my workload effectively and efficiently?
- How can I handle stress and take care of myself?
- How can I foster positive relationships?
- How can I exercise and promote agency within my role?
A resources section follows.
Who it is for
Classroom teachers, written for an individual to read in an afternoon or dip into. For a senior leader it suits a staff wellbeing session or a new teacher's induction reading, alongside the school's own work on workload; it is not a guide to whole-school wellbeing policy.
About the book
- Authors: Adrian Bethune and Emma Kell.
- Full title: A Little Guide for Teachers: Teacher Wellbeing and Self-care.
- Publisher: Sage UK, October 2020, 120 pages. Paperback ISBN 9781529730579; ebook ISBN 9781529737851.
Source: Sage, checked 13 October 2026.