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The Relief Teacher's Podcast by Tradewind Australia

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Working in a Primary school as a Secondary Teacher Part 3 The How…

October 20, 2026 · 34 min

Working in a Primary school as a Secondary Teacher Part 3 The How… In the third and final episode, we turn our attention to the core skill that makes the biggest difference in a primary classroom: teaching students how to do something, not…
Working in a Primary school as a Secondary Teacher Part 2 What you need to know

October 13, 2026 · 32 min

Working in a Primary school as a Secondary Teacher Part 2 What you need to know – In the second episode of our special three-part series, we delve into the practical realities of primary school-aged students and what this means for you as…
Primary Schools – the view from the Principals’ Office - Secondary to Primary: Making the Switch in Term 4 (Part 1)

October 6, 2026 · 32 min

Primary Schools – the view from the Principals’ Office Secondary to Primary: Making the Switch in Term 4 (Part 1) In the first episode of our special three-part series, we focus on primary school environments and explore how…
Navigating Tricky Conversations: Handling Difficult Colleagues and Parents

September 15, 2026 · 33 min

Navigating Tricky Conversations: Handling Difficult Colleagues and Parents In the fifth episode of our practical Q&A series for CRTs, we shift our focus from student behaviour to the other crucial relationships relief teachers must…
The Navigator Program - Interview with Tamara Howlett

September 8, 2026 · 26 min

In this episode, Helen, Sue and Terry meet with Tamara Howlett, Northeastern Melbourne Coordinator from the Navigator Program about supporting young people who have disengaged from education and helping them reconnect with learning…

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Help! How do I control this class?

September 1, 2026 · 31 min

Help! How do I control this class? In this episode of our practical Q&A series for CRTs, we tackle one of the most common and daunting challenges in relief teaching: behaviour management and maintaining control. Schools are dynamic…
The Big Picture: How Schools Have Changed

August 25, 2026 · 31 min

In this episode, we take a step back from the day-to-day of relief teaching to look at the broader landscape - how Victorian classrooms, students, and school culture have shifted dramatically over the past decade. For CRTs, understanding…
What happens if…Part Three

August 18, 2026 · 34 min

In the third episode of our practical Q&A series for CRTs, we answer more real-life questions sent in by teachers. Schools are dynamic, fast-moving and often unpredictable environments, and CRTs are regularly required to make immediate…
Working in high performing schools - Vermont Secondary College Interview with Cara Macfarlane

August 11, 2026 · 34 min

Join in as we chat with Cara Macfarlane, Assistant Principal from Vermont Secondary College to explore her journey from graduate teacher to school leader and gain an insider's perspective on what helps schools thrive. We gain insight into…
What happens if... Part Two

August 4, 2026 · 38 min

No two days of relief teaching are ever the same, and sometimes the most challenging situations arise when CRTs least expect them. From difficult parent interactions and last-minute timetable changes to student incidents and unexpected…
Why is this job so hard?

July 28, 2026 · 36 min

Relief teaching can be incredibly rewarding — but it can also be one of the most challenging roles in education. From constantly adapting to new environments to managing behaviour, building relationships quickly and handling uncertainty…
What happens if... Part One

July 21, 2026 · 31 min

Every CRT eventually faces unexpected situations in the classroom — from student behaviour incidents and missing lesson plans to technology issues, emergencies and difficult conversations with staff or students. In this episode, we explore…

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About the show

This is Australia's leading podcast dedicated to Casual Relief Teachers. Relief teachers are tasked with providing a seamless transition for students when their usual teacher is away. However, they face many challenges each day and often find it difficult to access high quality professional development. This podcast offers access to high quality professional discussions to support relief teachers whatever stage of their career they are at. Looking for casual, long or short term teaching work? Submit your CV Looking for quality teachers? If you would like to use Tradewind’s teachers in your school, please call 1800 192 195 or send your details to us and we will be in contact shortly. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.