Hot Tips for Relief Teaching

Teaching is tough

Lets face it! 

Whether you are teaching in the classroom full time or you are relief teaching now and then, teaching is tough.

But there are a couple of teaching tips to help make your role as a teacher just a little bit easier. If you are relief teaching, these teaching tips will put you in the "I am value adding to your day" league.

Relief Teaching - My Bag of Tricks

My Relief Teaching Bag of Tricks

I arrive at a school fully prepared for anything and everything with my  Relief Teaching Bag of Tricks is essential.

5 Ways to Fast Track to Relief Teaching

 In every university in the country, there are ambitious and starry eyed graduates who are preparing for a career in teaching. A lot will be looking for relief teaching positions as this becomes the more accepted way to start your teaching career.

If you want to fast track your teaching career as a relief teacher,  you need an advantage so you stand out.

Product REVIEW - Signature Stickers

I came upon a new product I had not seen before by a new Australian company called Signature Stickers. I actually came upon this by accident because my wife, who is currently a principal, wanted something quick and easy to put on kid's work but also sent them a message. So she founded Signature Stickers to hit the spot.

Teaching Tips - 10 Ways to use a Newspaper in the Classroom

Can you get any cheaper teaching resources than newspapers? OK - shopping catalogues might be cheaper.

Most schools have newspapers piled up somewhere, and they are great classroom resources.

Try these free teaching activities but remember that most of these activities will be extremely messy and generate a lot of waste.

Review - Making Math Fun Series

I have made my thoughts on worksheets pretty clear. Worksheets are your tools. I was a bit sceptical when I looked at the Making Math Fun series. The last thing I need as a relief teacher is a time-waster.


But I was pleasantly surprised. They are great! So much so that I bought the series for myself.

The Complete Guide on How to Teach Abroad

How to Develop Cooperative Learning Skills

There are some strategies that support cooperative learning. If you are new to this game, take baby steps first.

How to make learning more rewarding.

Check this out

I know the old argument about intrinsic worth of education, and kids should not work just for rewards – Blah! Blah! Blah!

But honestly, would you work if you didn’t get paid?

6 Top Teacher Sites

I have been looking around for sites that I can use for inspiration. I reckon these are pretty useful. Thanks to sitesforteachers.com

HOT TIP - PRODUCT REVIEW

I ran into this fabulous free resource by accident. It is developed by the Dairy Industry of Australia and has 3 modules - all with free video, graphic and printable resources. Even a free dairy DVD for teachers. Cool!

Relief Daze 1

A complete 
ONE DAY program 

for a Relief Teacher. 

QCT, PD and Relief Teachers

The Qld College of Teachers has set  compulsory professional development minimums for casual, relief and part time teachers. 

HOT TIP: Product Review

I came across this interesting series from ReadyEd Publications targeted specifically at Relief Teachers. 


There are 3 in the series. 


It is available as an eBook for only $14.95. 

Casual and Relief Teaching Work Conditions Victoria (Aust)

Conditions of employment

The conditions of employment for casual relief teachers including rate of pay are set out in Ministerial Order Number 200.

Getting a casual relief teaching job in Victoria (Aust)

Valuable experience can be gained in casual or short-term teaching positions in Victoria. This type of employment may suit your lifestyle needs and allows you to ascertain if teaching at a particular school or location suits you.

10 HOT TIPS that make a GREAT teacher.

In my 32 years as a principal I have seen some great teachers and they have ten things in common.

Casual & Relief Teaching Pay and Conditions (Qld Aust)

1. How much do I get paid?
All casual and relief teachers receive payment at the Band 3 Step 1 classification level. The salary as at 01 July 2011 is $65.987 per hour or $329.94 per full day.

So ... The teacher HAS NOT left a program.

This can be a BLESSING or a CURSE.

5 Reasons why teachers choose relief teaching...