10 Of The Best Educational Podcasts For Teachers

If you are one of those teachers who loves updating their practice, who is always on the lookout for new ideas to try out or just like keeping up to date with all things education then these podcasts are for you.

Consider it professional development.

There are tons of free podcasts available on iTunes, SoundCloud, Stitcher, and Google Play Music.

Get inspiration and fresh ideas to try out in the classroom or just live through the experiences of others. Here are some of our favourites:

The Wine With Teacher Podcast - Ceri Sandford

Released: every Friday

Duration: around the one hour mark

About: Host Ceri Sandford (@ourcreativeclassroom on Instagram) interviews teachers about their lives and their stories. This is a podcast that every preservice, current and retired teacher can find relatable

Teach Me, Teacher - A podcast for educators

Released: weekly

Duration 20-30 minute mark

About: It is a show for anyone in the field of education, and has featured teachers and administrators from all over to offer their unique perspectives on some of the most relevant and hottest topics in public schools.

The Teachers Tool Kit For Literacy

Released: once a fortnight

Duration: around 1 hour mark

About: Literacy expert and co-founder of Cue Learning, Sharon Callen and special expert guests provide practical literacy insights that you can apply in the classroom today. The Teacher’s Tool Kit For Literacy is the free podcast for motivated teachers and school leaders who want the latest tips, tricks and tools to inspire their students and school community in literacy learning

Tips For Teachers - Craig Barton

Released: varies

Duration: varies from episode to episode 5 mins to 1 hour

About: A podcast to help you supercharge your teaching one idea at a time. In each episode, guests share five tips for any aspect of life as a teacher: planning, assessment, wellbeing, saving time, talking to parents, and more

Not So Wimpy Teacher Podcast - Jamie Seas

Released: every couple of days

Duration: between 20-40 minutes

About: This is a podcast for busy teachers who want to engage their students in meaningful hands-on learning. Receive simple, innovative and practical teaching tips and ideas for teaching math, reading and writing

Teacher, Create, Motivate Podcast: Motivational Tips and Tricks For Teachers

Released: no longer being released but good to take a listen to past episodes

Duration: 10-30 minutes

About: Ashley Marquez is a third grade teacher and curriculum designer, and she has special teacher guests on the show as she shares teaching tips, classroom ideas, and every day motivation. Whether you are looking for successful classroom management strategies, ways to engage your students, organisational ideas for your classroom, or ways to implement teacher self-care this is the podcast for you

Hot Mess Teacher Express Podcast with Jess Ritz

Released: weekly

Duration: 20-40 minute mark

About: This podcast is for teachers who need to know they are not alone in their hot messes, empty plan books, mile-long to-do lists and just need a laugh or a moment of understanding. Miss Jess Smith, listens and relates to real teacher life and chats with some of her favourite teachers along the way

Brave New Teaching - MarIe Morris and Amanda Cardenas

Released: weekly

Duration: 15-40 minutes

About: Join hosts Amanda Cardenas @mudandinkteaching and Marie Morris @thecaffeinatedclass in discussions about being brave, trying new things, and all things teaching! As seasoned classroom teachers, Amanda and Marie bring their experience, insight, energy, and oh, so many opinions and ideas...

Teaching To The Top with Bridget Spackman and Michelle Emerson

Released: weekly

Duration: round the 30-minute mark

About: Two teachers focused on helping you master your time, organization and productivity.

The Cult of Pedagogy with Jennifer Gonzalez

Released: fortnight

Duration: 40-60 minutes

About: Jennifer Gonzalez interviews educators, students, administrators and parents about the psychological and social dynamics of school, trade secrets, and other juicy things you'll never learn in a textbook

Which podcasts inspire you? What is on your list? What have you been listening to lately? Are you listening to any of the favourites recommended? We would love it if you joined the conversation and left a comment below.