Teacher Takeaway

In this episode, we speak with astrophysicist and UNSW Professor of Practice Dr Lisa Harvey-Smith about her journey into science and her passion for STEM education in schools. Lisa shares insights from her time as Australia’s Women in STEM Ambassador and discusses the ongoing challenges around gender equity and student participation in STEM subjects. We also explore the Future You program and practical strategies teachers can use to create more inclusive, engaging STEM learning environments.

In this episode, Dylan Wiliam joins us for a frank, wide-ranging conversation about the real purpose of assessment and whether our systems are truly serving learning or simply feeding accountability. We explore feedback that actually changes what students do next, what responsive teaching looks like in practice, and how leaders can navigate the rise of AI without panic or posturing. It’s a thoughtful, challenging discussion about what must evolve in assessment, what should never change, and how we keep learning at the centre of it all.

In this episode, we’re joined by Jenny, a self-described “recovering Principal” and founder of Positively Beaming, who brings over 30 years of experience in education and a refreshingly honest perspective on leadership, burnout, and career choice. Drawing on her own journey and her book Teach, Lead or Leave, Jenny unpacks why so many educators feel stuck, the guilt that surrounds leaving, and how to tell the difference between a tough season and a role that no longer fits. We explore her Energy–Impact Matrix and the six possible pathways beyond “stay or go,” offering practical, values-led guidance for educators who want sustainable careers they can truly enjoy.

In this episode, we sit down with Lauren and Jason, co-founders of the Workplace Performance & Wellbeing Institute, to explore what healthy, sustainable school culture really looks like. Drawing on experience from frontline emergency services, education, and leadership, they unpack how culture shapes stress, trust, and performance every day, and share the early warning signs leaders shouldn’t ignore. The conversation offers practical starting points for rebuilding psychological safety, strengthening teams, and creating schools where both staff and students can thrive.

In this episode, we explore a modern, evidence-informed approach to behaviour education, unpacking the mindsets, structures and practical strategies that support positive behaviour in today’s classrooms. From behaviour curricula and learning environments to scripts, neurodiversity and individualised support planning, this conversation offers clear, actionable insights for educators at every stage of their journey.