Every day, teachers and school staff show up—navigating growing workloads, emotional demands, and limited resources. Yet behind the classroom door, many are silently struggling.
At The Wellbeing Crew, we work with schools across the UK, and one concern keeps coming up again and again: who’s supporting the supporters?
The Growing Impact of Teacher Burnout
Staff wellbeing in schools is at breaking point. With teacher burnout on the rise and retention rates under pressure, the need for mental health support for school staff has never been greater.
Emotional exhaustion, stress-related illness, and anxiety are becoming increasingly common among educators, pastoral staff, and teaching assistants. And when staff aren’t okay, the ripple effect is felt across the whole school community.
How Staff Wellbeing Affects Students
When schools prioritise staff wellbeing, everyone benefits. Staff who feel supported are better able to:
- Regulate classroom environments
- Manage behavioural challenges
- Build strong, secure relationships with students
- Model emotional resilience
Student wellbeing and staff wellbeing go hand-in-hand. One can’t flourish without the other.
The Cost of Cutting Wellbeing Services
In times of financial pressure, school wellbeing services are often the first to go. But this is a false economy.
Without dedicated wellbeing support, schools may face higher staff absence, lower morale, and increased turnover—costing more in the long run.
Staff wellbeing is not a luxury—it’s a necessity.
How The Wellbeing Crew Supports Staff Wellbeing in Schools
We provide flexible, expert-led mental health and wellbeing services for schools that are designed to meet your staff where they are.
Our services include:
- 1:1 emotional support for staff
- Reflective supervision spaces
- Wellbeing and resilience workshops
- On-site or virtual mental health consultancy
From teachers and support staff to senior leaders and safeguarding leads, we help schools create a culture where staff are truly seen and supported.
Let’s Talk About What’s Possible
Even with tight budgets, staff wellbeing doesn’t need to be out of reach. We work creatively with schools to make sure our support is practical, affordable, and impactful.
Ready to prioritise the mental health of your team?
Contact us today and let’s explore what’s possible together.
Because when we support the supporters, the whole school community thrives.
