Teacher stress toolkit

About this resource

This toolkit brings together a range of practical resources to help teachers and education staff manage stress. It aims to build confidence in recognising the signs of stress and taking positive steps to protect wellbeing.

Resources include short reflective exercises, guidance on reducing stress within school environments, practical wellbeing strategies and information about confidential emotional support.

Using this resource

This resource is designed for: 

• education staff across all settings
• senior leaders and leadership teams
• mental health leads.

Learning outcomes

This resource addresses the following learning outcomes:

• Access and utilise tools, strategies and resources to support their own mental health so that they can look after themselves.
• Identify and utilise tools, strategies and resources to confidently engage staff to help promote and support their mental health and wellbeing.
• Share simple evidence-based strategies and exercises with staff and pupils/students to help them manage their mental health and develop their own coping strategies.