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Course Description

Designed for busy secondary teachers, this course offers practical strategies to reduce admin stress and reclaim time for high-impact teaching. Learn how to manage your inbox efficiently, set respectful communication boundaries, and build a realistic weekly admin routine that supports your workload.



Audience

Secondary Teachers


Teaching Standards

6.2.2 Proficient Level - Engage in Professional Learning - Engage in professional learning and improve practice: Participate in learning to update knowledge and practice targeted to professional needs and school and/or system priorities




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Course curriculum

  • 1

    Introduction

    • Welcome

    • Acknowledgement of Country

    • Learning Objectives

    • Teaching Standards
  • 2

    Module 1 – What’s Stealing Your Time?

    • Introduction

    • The Hidden Time Thieves in Secondary Teaching

    • The “Always-On” Trap

    • Essential vs. Overwhelm: Learning to Prioritise

    • Understanding the Psychology of Overcommitment

    • Teacher Activity: Digital Admin Stress Check

    • Video: Thousands of Queensland teachers reveal biggest time drainers | 7 News

    • Reflection Question
  • 3

    Module 2 – Inbox Clarity – Rethinking Your Email Routine

    • Introduction

    • Quick Email Audit

    • The Email Trap: Why “Staying on Top of It” Doesn’t Work

    • The Realities of Secondary Email Culture

    • Practical Shifts for a Healthier Inbox

    • Boundary-Setting Without Guilt

    • Case Study: Natalie – Head Teacher English, NSW

    • Resource: Personal Email Template Bank

    • Video: Strict new guidelines to stop Queensland school parents contacting teachers | 9News

    • Scenario Activity
  • 4

    Module 3 – Structuring Your Admin Time

    • Introduction

    • You Need to Schedule Admin – Not Just Squeeze It In

    • Batching Beats Firefighting

    • Stop Doing Low-Impact Admin

    • When Your Admin Plan Falls Apart…

    • Resource: Weekly Admin Planner

    • Build Your Weekly Admin Structure

    • Reflection Question
  • 5

    Module 4 - Bringing It All Together – Making It Stick

    • Introduction

    • Quick Recap: What You’ve Learned

    • From Personal Change to Professional Culture

    • Sustainable Habits Start Small

    • Resource: One-Month Commitment Card

    • Case Study: Marcus – Year 9/10 Science Teacher, QLD

    • Reflection Question

    • Wrap Up

    • Reference List
  • 6

    Course Feedback

    • Course Feedback

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