Fraction of a Teacher follows two early career maths teachers, Jen and Francis, as they navigate the realities of the classroom. Through honest conversations, they reflect on what’s working, what isn’t, and what they’re still figuring out along the way. From teacher training to the early years of teaching, the podcast explores the challenges, lessons and small moments that shape us as educators. Because none of us starts as the finished article, we’re all just a fraction of the teacher we’re becoming.
Fraction of a Teacher
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Fraction of a Teacher follows two early career maths teachers, Jen and Francis, as they navigate the realities of the classroom. Through honest conversations, they reflect on what’s working, what isn’t, and what they’re still figuring out along the way. From teacher training to the early years of teaching, the podcast explores the challenges, lessons and small moments that shape us as educators. Because none of us starts as the finished article, we’re all just a fraction of the teacher we’re becoming.
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Recent Episodes
June 30, 2026
Episode 19: Behaviour Is Built, Not Managed
<p>What if effective behaviour management starts long before you give a warning or sanction?</p><p>In this episode, we explore why the strongest classrooms are built through routines, relationships and consistency rather than simply reacting to poor behaviour. By exploring the practical side of Teacher Standard 7, we discuss the impact of losing your classroom for six weeks to preparing for a fresh start in ECT2. We reflect on the lessons we’ve learned about creating learning environments where students know what to expect and feel safe enough to succeed.</p><p>We also discuss:</p><ul><li>Why routines matter more than we realised.</li><li>The hidden impact of classroom culture.</li><li>Rewards, sanctions and positive reinforcement.</li><li>Whether lesson observations capture what students actually experience.</li><li>How we’ll approach behaviour differently in September.</li></ul><p>Whether you’re a trainee teacher, ECT or experienced educator, this episode is a reminder that behaviour isn’t something we simply manage, it’s something we build, one interaction at a time.</p>
June 3, 2026
Episode 18: What It’s Really Like Living With a Teacher: The Reality No One Sees
<p>This week, Jen is joined by her partner Claire for an honest conversation about what life looks like beyond the classroom.</p><p><br></p><p>People often talk about the holidays, the early finishes, and the perks of teaching but what about the planning at 10pm, the emotional highs and lows, the endless conversations about learning, and the days when there’s simply no energy left to speak?</p><p><br></p><p>Together, Jen and Claire explore what it’s really like living with a teacher, from work-life balance and supporting each other through demanding careers, to the surprising similarities between teaching and coaching. They discuss reflection, wellbeing, relationships, and why sometimes the most important thing you can do after a difficult day is take the dog for a walk.</p><p><br></p><p>Whether you’re a teacher, live with one, or are simply curious about the reality behind the profession, this episode offers a candid and heartfelt look at the side of teaching that rarely gets talked about.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>In this episode:</strong></p><ul><li>The myth of the “8–3” school day</li><li>How teaching affects life at home</li><li>Why reflection matters in both teaching and coaching</li><li>Supporting a partner through a demanding career</li><li>Work-life balance, wellbeing, and finding time to switch off</li><li>Claire’s advice for anyone living with a teacher</li></ul><p><br></p><p>🎙️ Fraction of a Teacher: honest conversations about teaching, learning, and life beyond the classroom.</p>
May 19, 2026
Episode 17: Assessment is the Start of Something
<p>Assessment is more than marks, grades, and data drops. In this episode of Fraction of a Teacher, Jen and Francis unpack how assessment can actually shape learning rather than simply measure it.</p><p><br /></p><p>From mini whiteboards and exit tickets to QLAs, self marking, and revision strategies, we explore the difference between confidence and competence, the role of low stakes assessment in reducing maths anxiety, and why feedback should lead to action rather than just sit in a book in purple pen.</p><p><br /></p><p>Jen also shares insights from her Solent Maths Hub metacognition inquiry, including how “No Hiding Exit Tickets” helped students attempt more GCSE questions and develop greater ownership over their learning.</p><p><br /></p><p>This episode is a reflective conversation about assessment, metacognition, motivation, and helping students become resilient learners both inside and beyond the maths classroom.</p>
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