How one teacher got his non-teaching life back

See how it could work for you in Tes magazine – out 13 July

Open in browser Hello zimplysimple With the summer holidays in sight, you're about to get a little work-life balance back in your life. But come September, personal plans will once again go on hold while school takes over, right? Or perhaps it doesn't have to be like that... In next week's issue of Tes magazine, English teacher Rob Ward explains his step-by-step guide to reclaiming his personal life and making his teaching job more manageable. Discover his strategies and see how they could work for you in the 13 July issue of Tes magazine. Simply subscribe by Monday 9 July to get your copy delivered to your door. subscribe now Also in next week's issue: Tes talks to... Suzanne Graham: the professor of education discusses effective language teaching at primary level, what it looks like and how much of it should be happening. How 60-second safeguarding meetings made our kids safer: primary head Claire Sealey describes how every staff member was given the responsibility of spotting safeguarding issues and how this information was processed in simple 60-second meetings. The reinvention of department meetings: head of geography and popular blogger Mark Enser shares how he ripped up the meeting rule book to make department discussions more productive. Are your ready for next school year? Simplify your planning with your very own Tes academic planner 2018-19. Available now for just £9.99. Designed specifically for teachers, it will help you to organise your lessons, plan homework and create timetables – all in one place and includes: • Key academic dates • Six-period daily planner • Weekly timetable templates • Notes pages • Planning advice order your planner Too many emails? You can change your email preference settings anytime. This website and its content is subject to our Terms and Conditions. Tes Global Ltd is registered in England (Company No 02017289) with its registered office at 26 Red Lion Square London WC1R 4HQ.