"Where did the holiday go? Is it Monday already? I'm counting down the days. Been more of a stress than a break." We all do it. In this episode, we discuss the importance of the stories we tell ourselves, the mindset we choose or allow and the importance of taking control.
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Assembly Antics
All Things Bright and Beautiful, the sound of ripping velcro, the recorder band... who doesn't have a vivid assembly memory from years gone by?
In this episode we ask, "Is there still a place for assemblies?" Join us for our fortnightly chinwag and remember to follow, rate and comment!
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The Art of Communication
Everyone who knows us, knows we like to talk! But do we always remember the 'co' in communicate? In this episode we discuss the art and science of communication within a school community. Is there a right way and a wrong way to communicate? What does "hard to reach" really mean? And of course... keep listening for your fortnightly serving of Lumpy Custard!
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Teacher typecasts. Which one are you?
In this episode we look back on our memories of the primary school teachers who made a lasting impression on us. Like all good Disney movies, there were heroes, villains, sidekicks, double acts and a whole host of others... Do we have the space, the time or the freedom to really let our personalities shine through in our classrooms today? Listen in for our very own, "happily ever after"...
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Getting the Job!
Job hunting? Trying to secure your first teaching job? From searching the adverts, to touring the school, to making your application form stand out from the crowd and making a great impression at interview, we cover it all in this week's episode. Having read hundreds of applications for teaching posts over the years and having carried out countless recruitment processes, Lucy and John share the tips and tricks of the most successful candidates.
Welcome to Pink Custard: The Teachers' Podcast. We're glad you stopped by!
Hosted by Lucy and John - two primary school leaders - hoping to bring the joy and laughter back into education. If you work in education or just want to know what goes on behind the scenes, be sure to tune in fortnightly for new episodes. We'll take a light-hearted dive into hot topics, share personal lessons and reflections and, frankly, have a good old catch up.
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