Managing well-being and workload with beginning languages teachers

This chapter considers well-being and workload of beginning languages teachers and the important role that mentors play in nurturing teachers in the early stages of their careers. It draws on research evidence, policy documents and practical experience, with a particular focus on languages, to support mentors in their work. The well-being of beginning languages teachers must be a priority – at a human level, we want beginning teachers to thrive in the profession, and there are also links between the well-being of teachers and student success.