15 Best UK Teacher Podcasts
UK Teacher Podcasts
Here are 15 Best UK Teacher Podcasts worth listening to in 2026. Subscribe in one place on FeedSpot Reader.
Export Contact List Play All1. The Muddy Puddle Teacher
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The Muddy Puddle Teacher approach is a revolutionary new outdoor education approach created by teacher and author Sarah Seaman. The Muddy Puddle Teachers focus on the three Muddy M's. Mental Health, More Kids Moving and Mother Nature. Listen to this podcast to get tips on how to teach with a new positive and muddy outlook. A must for all educators and the only Outdoor Learning Podcast out there! Sign up for FREE teaching resources and CPD outdoor learning teacher training www.themuddypuddleteacher.co.ukMORE Producer/Network The Muddy Puddle Teacher
Email ****@themuddypuddleteacher.co.uk
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 1Facebook 32.4K Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google
2. The Teaching and Scholarship Podcast
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The Teaching and Scholarship Podcast is a collaboration between The University of Southampton's Centre for Higher Education Practice (CHEP) and the Medical Education Innovation Network (Faculty of Medicine). It is intended to be of interest to all teaching focused/intensive academics in higher education who strive towards teaching excellence and wish to innovate their practice. The podcast aims to promote and raise the profile of teaching excellence within university education.MORE Host Scott Border
Producer/Network The Teaching and Scholarship Podcast
Email ****@soton.ac.uk
Location Southampton, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 5Facebook 145.7KTwitter 64.6KInstagram 77.3K Avg Length 79 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
3. Emma & Tom Talk Teaching
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We're Emma (PGCE Secondary Drama) and Tom (PGCE Secondary Music) from Cardiff Metropolitan University. Welcome to our podcast, in which we muse about the joys of working with student teachers, the expressive arts, research, and teaching in general. Expect deep discussions, topical debates, celebrations of great practice, and things to steal for your own lessons!Our primary audience is student teachers and early-career teachers, but we hope there's something here for everyone who's involved in the world of education, whether you're new or experienced...MORE Hosts Emma ODubhchair, Tom Breeze
Producer/Network Emma O'Dubhchair & Tom Breeze
Email ****@cardiffmet.ac.uk
Location Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 28Facebook 62KTwitter 31.2KInstagram 33.6K Avg Length 55 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
4. The School of School
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Becoming an effective teacher takes years of experience. Lucky for you, our podcast hosts have seen enough 'aha!' moments throughout their education careers to know which ideas are useful (and which should be avoided).Join Andy, Robin and Adam as they unpack current pedagogical thinking, chat about their education obsessions and share invaluable teaching tips for the classroom and at home.From big questions like, where does the inspiration to learn come from? To smaller ones like, which writing tool is better: pencils or pens? Tune in to learn more than you needed to know about learning.MORE Producer/Network The School of School
Email ****@mathsnoproblem.com
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Apple Reviews 3Twitter 33 Avg Length 20 min Format Short form Get Email Contact
5. Teaching Notes - MTA Podcast
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Teaching Notes, the Music Teachers' Association's podcast, covers all aspects of Music Education, both in the UK and beyond. Interviews with Music Teachers sit alongside chats with industry professionals and education experts. Plenty of CPD, discussion, and reports from conferences and Expos. A must-listen for every Music Teacher! Presented and produced by Patrick Johns.MORE Producer/Network Music Teachers Association
Email ****@musicteachers.org
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 15Facebook 2.9KTwitter 8.6K Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
6. The Therapeutic Teaching Podcast with Shahana Knight
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What is the future of wellbeing and mental health in schools and what can you do to make the biggest impact on the children in your care?Join me, Shahana Knight, the Founder and Director of TPC Therapy to talk about all things related to wellbeing and mental health in schools. Each week will be full of innovative ideas, inspirational stories, practical guidance and even some freebies, so that we can actually re-define what school should be for the children of today...MORE Producer/Network Shahana Knight
Email ****@tpctherapy.co.uk
Location Manchester, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 3Facebook 588 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
7. More Teacher Talk
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Devoted to professional development, teacher wellbeing, and all things positive in education - The aim is simple: to share the positive voices of teachers and school leaders from around the world. Each podcast covers a different topic, with guests sharing personal stories and their views on what can help. Although based in the UK, the themes of curriculum, assessment, pedagogy, behavior, and pastoral support are universal and can help to promote connected open dialogue with teachers around the world.MORE Host Carl McCarthy
Email ****@icloud.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
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Twitter 1KInstagram 44 Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact
8. Podcasts Archives - TeacherToolkit
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Most Influential UK Education Blog
Hosts Ross Morrison McGill, Libby Isaac
Producer/Network Unknown
Email ****@teachertoolkit.co.uk
Location United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 19Facebook 37.4KTwitter 252.9KInstagram 13.4K Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
9. Teaching Matters Edinburgh
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Teaching Matters Edinburgh, created by the University of Edinburgh, complements the University's Teaching Matters blog. We invite students and staff to engage in topical conversations, both debating and celebrating aspects of Higher Education.MORE Producer/Network Teaching Matters
Email ****@ed.ac.uk
Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
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Apple Rating 5/5Apple Reviews 10Twitter 3.6KInstagram 823 Avg Length 25 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
10. Tes Podagogy
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Everything you wanted to know about teaching on a podcast produced by the editors and writers at the world-renowned tes. We interview leading researchers, start fierce debates between staff and deep dive into the biggest issues facing education.MORE Producer/Network Tes
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Apple Rating 3/5Apple Reviews 19 Avg Length 31 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2017 Get Email Contact
11. The NCETM Maths Podcast
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The NCETM Maths Podcast, from the National Centre for Excellence in the Teaching of Mathematics, invites teachers, maths experts and anyone with a passion for teaching maths to talk about topics that shine a light on great maths teaching. With ideas for classroom activities, inspirational stories of careers in maths, and lively debates on contemporary topics, the NCETM podcast has something for everyone. Listen wherever you get your podcasts.MORE Producer/Network NCETM
Email ****@ncetm.org.uk
Location England, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 30Facebook 10.7KTwitter 53.8K Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
12. Oxfordshire Teacher Training
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A podcast for those working in initial teacher training, especially those mentoring for Oxfordshire Teacher Training.
Producer/Network Oxfordshire Teacher Training
Email ****@ott-scitt.org.uk
Location Oxford, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 3Twitter 1.2K Avg Length 28 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
13. The Teachers' Podcast
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The Teachers' Podcast provides additional support to teachers. Whether it's ideas to be used in the classroom, listening to the perspective of someone else in school or just being able to relate to the challenges other educators face, each episode delves into a key topic within education with a guest. Developed in association with Classroom Secrets and hosted by Classroom Secrets' and The Education Business Club's CEO, Claire Riley.MORE Host Claire Riley
Producer/Network Claire Riley
Email ****@classroomsecrets.co.uk
Location Halifax, England, United Kingdom
Estimated listeners
Apple Reviews 61Facebook 272Twitter 2.1KInstagram 626 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
14. Chronicles of a PGCE
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The tales of a trainee teacher during a global pandemic.
Email ****@hotmail.co.uk
Location Kingston upon Thames, England, United Kingdom
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Twitter 431 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact
15. The Primary Knowledge Podcast
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The Primary Knowledge Podcast is for primary headteachers and senior leaders involved in curriculum design, development, management and implementation. Delivered by specialist educators, each episode focuses on the sharing of knowledge, experience and wisdom about primary curriculum and best practices. Hosted by James Marriott and curated by Cornerstones Education, each episode is around 15 minutes, easily squeezed into a busy working day but packed full of useful tips and advice.MORE Producer/Network Cornerstones Education
Email ****@cornerstoneseducation.co.uk
Location North Yorkshire, England, United Kingdom
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Apple Reviews 24Facebook 3.2KTwitter 8.8KInstagram 929 Avg Length 21 min Format Medium form Since Nov 2017 Get Email Contact
UK Teacher shows hosts and producers
| Podcaster Name | Role | Podcast Link | Total Episodes | Gender | Twitter Handle | Twitter Followers | Location | |
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| Scott Border | Host | meinpodcast.libsyn.com | 9 | Male | @scottborder1 | 2.3K | United Kingdom | |
| Emma ODubhchair | Co Host | blubrry.com/pgcepodcast | 4 | Female | ||||
| Tom Breeze | Co Host | blubrry.com/pgcepodcast | 4 | Male | @thomasbreeze | 731 | ||
| Carl McCarthy | Host | buzzsprout.com/859129 | Male | |||||
| Ross Morrison McGill | Founder, CEO, Host | teachertoolkit.co.uk/category/podcasts | Male | @rossmcgill | United Kingdom | |||
| Libby Isaac | Host | teachertoolkit.co.uk/category/podcasts | Female | @libbyisaac | Aldeburgh, United Kingdom | |||
| Claire Riley | Host | classroomsecrets.co.uk/the-teachers-podcast | Female | @claireene | Halifax, United Kingdom | |||
| The School Of School | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-school-of-school/episodes/Episode-207-Professional-learning-communities-e30nf54 | 56 | @schlofschl | 33 | ||||
| Shahana Knight | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/shahanak/episodes/Episode-13---New-Year-Eve-Intention-Setting-Challenge-e37flm3 | 44 | Female | @tpc_playtherapy | ||||
| The Muddy Puddle Teacher | buzzsprout.com/1537111/episodes/10962354-22-let-s-get-wild-little-ones-with-author-olivia-hope.mp3 | 40 | ||||||
| Cornerstones Education | cornerstoneseducation.co.uk/podcasts/how-to-teach-mindfulness-to-children-with-nadege-robin | 40 | @cornerstonesedu | 8.8K | ||||
| Ncetm | ncetm.podbean.com/e/secondary-mastery-specialists | 36 | @ncetm | 53.8K | United Kingdom | |||
| Teaching Matters | podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/teaching-matters/episodes/UNCOVERing-student-and-staff-support-e1le40b | 35 | @UoE_Teaching | |||||
| Harry Stachini | anchor.fm/staffroompod/episodes/The-Staff-Room-Podcast--EP9-Greggs-pasties-and-shagging-with-Special-Guest-Jamie-Hutchinson-euusp7 | 20 | @pod_staff | 213 | ||||
| Tes | tes-podagogy.captivate.fm | 20 | ||||||
| Oxfordshire Teacher Training | buzzsprout.com/726303/7257376-episode-20-send-with-anita-devi.mp3 | 19 | @OTT_SCITT | |||||
| Hatty Ruddick | pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1599922/8033828-episode-12-do-a-play-online.mp3?blob_id=36075704 | 14 | @MissRuddick | |||||
| Hatty | pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1599922/7195843-episode-5-so-you-want-to-be-a-teacher.mp3 | 5 | @MissRuddick | |||||
| Matthew Coatsworth And Elaine Li-koo | buzzsprout.com/726303/2117637-episode-1-what-makes-great-teaching.mp3 | 1 | @OTT_SCITT | |||||
| Hatty Ruddick (host) Jessica Luise (guest) | pdcn.co/e/www.buzzsprout.com/1599922/7690294-episode-10-nice-try.mp3 | 1 | @MissRuddick |
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