{"id":55143,"date":"2025-12-15T21:30:00","date_gmt":"2025-12-15T21:30:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/?p=55143"},"modified":"2025-12-15T03:05:01","modified_gmt":"2025-12-15T03:05:01","slug":"teacher-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/teacher-wellbeing","title":{"rendered":"Thriving in and Beyond the Classroom: Why Maintaining Teacher Wellbeing Matters More Than Ever"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"55143\" class=\"elementor elementor-55143\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-14f99a7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"14f99a7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-326d932 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"326d932\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Teachers play a vital role in shaping young minds, guiding students through challenges and inspiring their learning journeys. Behind the lesson plans, assessments and classroom routines, educators are navigating increasing pressures, from heavy workloads and behavioural management to curriculum changes and administrative demands.<\/p><p>As the year winds down and the holidays approach, it is the perfect time to spotlight the importance of teacher wellbeing and explore how schools can build supportive environments that prioritise mental health, resilience and fulfilment.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-5e6019a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"5e6019a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2d25e40 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"2d25e40\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Importance of Teacher Wellbeing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c7f98bc e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"c7f98bc\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-312bf9f elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"312bf9f\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Teacher wellbeing refers to the mental, emotional and physical health of educators. It includes job satisfaction, stress levels, workplace support, relationships with colleagues and the ability to balance work with personal life. Understanding and supporting teacher wellbeing leads to several benefits:<\/p><ul><li>Improved student learning, with energised teachers creating more dynamic and effective learning environments<\/li><li>Better staff retention, as teachers who feel valued are more likely to stay<\/li><li>Reduced burnout and absenteeism, thanks to early intervention and supportive practices<\/li><li>More positive school culture, supported by healthy staff who collaborate and communicate more effectively<\/li><\/ul><p>Many schools are now treating the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/education\/staffrooms-centre-wellbeing\">staffroom as a wellbeing hub<\/a> rather than just a quick-stop lunch spot. This might include:<\/p><ul><li>Comfortable seating zones designed for genuine breaks.<\/li><li>Access to healthy snacks, hydration, and natural light.<\/li><li>Clear boundaries around \u201cquiet zones\u201d versus collaboration areas.<\/li><\/ul><p>When staffrooms are set up to encourage teachers to pause, chat, breathe, and reset, they become daily anchors for stress management rather than just another workspace.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-89c3470 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"89c3470\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-78b3939 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"78b3939\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Why Teachers Face Unique Wellbeing Challenges<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-6477a4f e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"6477a4f\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-1e30d43 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"1e30d43\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>The teaching profession is deeply rewarding, yet it brings challenges that can impact mental and physical health.<\/p><h3>1. Emotional Labour<\/h3><p>Teachers support students academically and emotionally. They provide stability, encouragement and problem-solving assistance, and this constant emotional investment can become tiring across the school year. A <a href=\"https:\/\/innovativeresources.org\/a-crisis-in-wellbeing-for-educators-what-does-the-research-say\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2023 national survey<\/a> of 4,000 teachers found that 46.8% considered leaving the profession due to mental health and burnout.<\/p><h3>2. High Workload<\/h3><p>Lesson planning, marking, reporting and administration often extend outside school hours. This reduces the time available for rest, hobbies and personal commitments.<\/p><h3>3. Constant Adaptation<\/h3><p>Teachers frequently adjust to new technologies, behavioural expectations and curriculum updates. This ongoing change can create pressure and fatigue.<\/p><h3>4. Limited Time for Recovery<\/h3><p>Even during holidays, many teachers spend hours preparing classrooms, planning lessons or catching up on tasks they could not complete during the term.<\/p><p>These challenges make it essential for schools to prioritise mental health support for teachers and prevent long-term burnout.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-37d7e44 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"37d7e44\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-104c925 elementor-widget elementor-widget-image\" data-id=\"104c925\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"image.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/12\/aleksandra-sapozhnikova-UNZanYII6ME-unsplash-768x512.jpg.avif\" class=\"attachment-medium_large size-medium_large wp-image-55147\" alt=\"challenges to teacher wellbeing\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/12\/aleksandra-sapozhnikova-UNZanYII6ME-unsplash-768x512.jpg.avif 768w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/12\/aleksandra-sapozhnikova-UNZanYII6ME-unsplash-300x200.jpg.avif 300w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/12\/aleksandra-sapozhnikova-UNZanYII6ME-unsplash-1024x683.jpg.avif 1024w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/12\/aleksandra-sapozhnikova-UNZanYII6ME-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg.avif 1536w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/smush-avif\/2025\/12\/aleksandra-sapozhnikova-UNZanYII6ME-unsplash-1080x720.jpg.avif 1080w, https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/aleksandra-sapozhnikova-UNZanYII6ME-unsplash.jpg 1920w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" data-smush-avif-fallback=\"{&quot;src&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/aleksandra-sapozhnikova-UNZanYII6ME-unsplash-768x512.jpg&quot;,&quot;srcset&quot;:&quot;https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/aleksandra-sapozhnikova-UNZanYII6ME-unsplash-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/aleksandra-sapozhnikova-UNZanYII6ME-unsplash-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/aleksandra-sapozhnikova-UNZanYII6ME-unsplash-1024x683.jpg 1024w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/aleksandra-sapozhnikova-UNZanYII6ME-unsplash-1536x1024.jpg 1536w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/aleksandra-sapozhnikova-UNZanYII6ME-unsplash-1080x720.jpg 1080w, https:\\\/\\\/www.cos.net.au\\\/c\\\/wp-content\\\/uploads\\\/2025\\\/12\\\/aleksandra-sapozhnikova-UNZanYII6ME-unsplash.jpg 1920w&quot;}\" \/>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-063bafd e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"063bafd\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01c768e elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"01c768e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Building a School That Supports Teacher Wellbeing<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-93fef25 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"93fef25\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-77aebab elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"77aebab\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>A culture of positive school support does not happen by accident. It requires a deliberate approach to workplace practices, leadership and daily interactions.<\/p><p>When it comes to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/health-and-wellbeing-workplace\">health and wellbeing in the workplace<\/a>, supportive leadership, wellbeing resources and creating spaces that encourage rest and connection can do wonders.<\/p><p>Below are key components that help teachers thrive.<\/p><h3>1. Accessible Mental Health Support for Teachers<\/h3><p>Proactive mental health support helps teachers feel safe and valued. Schools can:<\/p><ul><li>Offer counselling services and Employee Assistance Programs<\/li><li>Provide regular wellbeing check-ins<\/li><li>Train leadership teams to recognise signs of stress<\/li><li>Encourage help-seeking behaviour without stigma<\/li><\/ul><p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/health-wellbeing\/national-ruok-day\">Normalising conversations about mental health<\/a> builds a stronger, healthier teaching community.<\/p><h3>2. Creating Calming, Restorative Spaces<\/h3><p>A relaxing staffroom can make a meaningful difference to daily stress levels. Schools can support teacher wellbeing by providing:<\/p><ul><li><a href=\"https:\/\/cosworkingspaces.com.au\/range\/seating\/soft-seating-lounges\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Comfortable seating<\/a> and quiet relaxation areas<\/li><li>Natural lighting and indoor greenery<\/li><li>Tea and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/g\/coffee-and-drinking-chocolate?p=1\">coffee facilities<\/a>, hydration stations and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/snacking-smart-for-teams\">healthy snacks<\/a><\/li><li>Access to wellbeing materials, professional reading or mindfulness tools<\/li><\/ul><p>When teachers have a place to genuinely recharge, they return to the classroom more focused and energised.<\/p><h3>3. Strong Leadership That Supports Wellbeing<\/h3><p>Leadership is central to staff wellbeing. Effective leaders:<\/p><ul><li>Acknowledge workload realities and actively seek ways to reduce unnecessary pressure<\/li><li>Encourage work-life balance and reasonable boundaries<\/li><li>Offer flexibility when appropriate<\/li><li>Model healthy behaviours, such as taking breaks and leaving work on time<\/li><\/ul><p>A supportive leadership style helps teachers feel appreciated and empowered.<\/p><h3>4. Professional Development Focused on Wellbeing<\/h3><p>Professional learning should include sessions that support mental health and personal resilience. This may involve:<\/p><ul><li>Workshops on mindfulness and stress management<\/li><li>Training that strengthens problem-solving and emotional regulation<\/li><li>Sessions that help teachers manage classroom pressure<\/li><li>Strategies for maintaining wellbeing during busy periods<\/li><\/ul><p>Bringing these approaches into schools gives teachers practical strategies they can use daily to build resilience and maintain balance throughout the year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ee1eac0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"ee1eac0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e7709c3 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"e7709c3\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Resilience Training for Teachers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-9d13a57 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"9d13a57\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-743a245 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"743a245\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Resilience training gives teachers the skills to handle challenges more confidently and maintain emotional stability. Such programs can help teachers:<\/p><ul><li>Identify and manage stress triggers<\/li><li>Strengthen coping strategies<\/li><li>Improve decision-making under pressure<\/li><li>Navigate unpredictability with greater confidence<\/li><\/ul><p>These tools not only help teachers perform better but also support long-term wellbeing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7610086 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"7610086\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-040ab08 elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"040ab08\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Stress Management for Teachers<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-eae8981 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"eae8981\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-53b646b elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"53b646b\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Effective stress management is essential to maintaining teacher wellbeing. Strategies can include:<\/p><ul><li><strong>Mindfulness and Relaxation: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.cos.net.au\/c\/cospedia\/mind-body-wellbeing\">Breathing exercises, short meditations and grounding practices<\/a> help teachers decompress quickly.<\/li><li><strong>Workload Prioritisation: <\/strong>Teachers benefit from setting realistic expectations and focusing on tasks with the greatest impact.<\/li><li><strong>Healthy Movement: <\/strong>Light exercise, stretching and regular walking can ease tension and improve clarity.<\/li><li><strong>Sustainable Personal Routines: <\/strong>Healthy eating, hydration and adequate sleep remain essential pillars of wellbeing.<\/li><\/ul><p>By integrating these small habits into their routine, teachers can manage stress more effectively throughout the year.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-287ead7 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"287ead7\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a57e9cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"a57e9cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">The Importance of a Well-Deserved Break Over the Holidays<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-e95a46a e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"e95a46a\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-394fe99 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"394fe99\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>As the school year ends, many teachers feel a mix of relief and exhaustion. The holidays are essential for mental and physical recovery, and they play a key role in long-term wellbeing.<\/p><h3>Why the Holiday Break Matters<\/h3><p>Time away from school allows teachers to:<\/p><ul><li>Reset mentally and physically<\/li><li>Reduce accumulated stress<\/li><li>Rekindle personal passions and hobbies<\/li><li>Return to work refreshed and motivated<\/li><\/ul><p>Even a few weeks of genuine rest can significantly reduce burnout.<\/p><h3>Encouraging Teachers to Switch Off<\/h3><p>School leaders can support healthy holiday habits by:<\/p><ul><li>Setting clear expectations that the break is not for catch-up work<\/li><li>Avoiding non-essential communication during holidays<\/li><li>Providing time for wrap-up tasks before term ends<\/li><li>Sharing wellbeing information and recovery strategies<\/li><\/ul><p>A school culture that respects downtime encourages teachers to take the rest they deserve.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bf7ad4e e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"bf7ad4e\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3ff40ae elementor-widget elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"3ff40ae\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"heading.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h2 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">Supporting Teacher Wellbeing All Year Round<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3100572 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"3100572\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-744f4cc elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"744f4cc\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>Teacher wellbeing must be an ongoing priority. 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