Caring for educators, caring for our communities

Welcome to the Education International hub dedicated to supporting the health and well-being of teachers and education support personnel (ESP) around the world. Developed in partnership with MGEN, this hub reflects our collective commitment to place education workers’ health and well-being at the centre of the global education agenda, as outlined in our 10th World Congress resolution “ Teacher and ESP well-being and mental health: vital for quality education”.

Whether you are looking for good practices, strategies, or inspiration, this hub is designed to empower unions and education communities to foster healthier, more supportive environments for teachers and education support personnel worldwide.

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The "Teacher Wellness" page by the Singapore Teachers’ Union (STU) is a dedicated initiative that supports educators' wellbeing by addressing both professional development and personal support. It features a series of talks, available for members of STU, tailored to different stages of a teacher’s career, such as understanding legal responsibilities, navigating probation, and preparing for promotions. The page also outlines the benefits of STU membership, including access to workshops, industrial relations support, and insurance schemes.

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Publisher: Singapore Teachers' Union (STU)
Country: Singapore

Region: Asia Pacific
Topics: Cross-cutting resource Job satisfaction Recognition Social protection
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Union representatives
Specific communities: Early-stage career
Resource type: Web page

The social emotional learning teachers (SEL) programme by UNESCO MGIEP is an online course designed to help educators integrate SEL into their professional practice. It equips teachers with practical tools to manage classrooms more effectively, reduce stress, and enhance their mental and emotional wellbeing. Grounded in neuroscience and pedagogy, the course promotes self-awareness, empathy, and emotional regulation, aiming to foster healthier learning environments and prevent teacher burnout.

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Publisher: UNESCO MGIEP

Topics: Mental health Social emotional skills
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers School leaders Union representatives
Resource type: Web page

The STU’s guidance provides its members with essential support and resources for navigating workplace challenges in the education sector. It covers topics such as performance appraisals, school transfers, workplace safety, and legal responsibilities, and includes a grievance procedure flowchart with the affected member which unions can use as an example for their work. It also promotes proactive engagement through educational talks, which can be requested from the union, on legal obligations, disciplinary actions, and social media conduct, aiming to foster safer, fairer, and more informed working environments for teachers in Singapore.

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Publisher: Singapore Teachers' Union
Country: Singapore

Region: Asia Pacific
Topics: Working conditions
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives
Resource type: Online ressource

This is an innovative, modular suite of 29 interactive online learning modules designed to promote a culture of health and safety in the workplace. Covering a wide range of topics from risk assessment to emergency response and workplace ergonomics, the EOSH package is accessible across devices and adaptable to various sectors and audiences. It offers customizable training solutions for employers’ organizations and other entities.

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Publisher: International Labour Organization (ILO)

Topics: Safety Working conditions
Available in: English
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel School leaders Union representatives
Resource type: Online ressource

"Checklista vid arbetsmiljöproblem": The guide from Sveriges Lärare provides a checklist for identifying and addressing workplace environment issues in educational settings. It covers various aspects such as physical conditions, psychosocial factors, and organizational aspects that can affect teachers' health and wellbeing. The checklist aims to help educators and school administrators systematically evaluate and improve their work environment to ensure a safe and supportive atmosphere for both staff and students.

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Publisher: Swedish Teachers' Union
Country: Sweden

Region: Europe
Topics: Safety Working conditions
Available in: Swedish
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel
Resource type: Web page

"Spørsmål og svar: Vold og trusler om vold": The page from the union Utdanningsforbundet provides information on violence and threats in the workplace. It defines various types of violence, including physical, psychological, and sexual, and outlines the responsibilities of employers to assess risks, provide necessary training, and implement preventive measures.

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Publisher: Union of Education Norway (UEN)
Country: Norway

Region: Europe
Topics: Physical health Safety Violence and harassment
Available in: Norwegian
Categories of staff: Teachers Education support personnel School leaders
Resource type: Web page

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