Skip to main content
GOV.UK
Blog: Teaching
Organisations:
Department for Education

Finding harmony in flexible working

Posted by: Francis Ball, Posted on: 20 October 2025 - Categories: Teacher Mental Health and Wellbeing
Francis Ball

A third-year history teacher shares how moving to a four-day working week has transformed their work-life balance. With school support, they've been able to pursue personal passions whilst maintaining professional commitment, returning to the classroom with renewed focus and creativity.

Read more of Finding harmony in flexible working

Flexible working in our school

Posted by: Emily Crow, Posted on: 14 December 2023 - Categories: Teacher Mental Health and Wellbeing

Emily Crow, deputy director at London South Teaching School Hub, shares Charles Dickens’ approach to flexible working and her experience of the benefits it has brought to the school community.

Read more of Flexible working in our school

Flexible working: Putting our pupils at the heart of our flexible working policy

Posted by: Debbie Rogan, Posted on: 2 November 2017 - Categories: Teacher Mental Health and Wellbeing

The first thing to note about our flexible working policy at Hearts Academy Trust is that it is about our pupils and not our staff – although it benefits them too, obviously.

Read more of Flexible working: Putting our pupils at the heart of our flexible working policy

Related content and links

The Teaching Blog

A Department for Education blog for professionals across the education sector, with insights from early years to post-16.

Hear from other educators about what good practice looks like in action, and how to apply it in your setting.

Topics include SEND, RISE,
pupil belonging and engagement, engaging with parents, the national curriculum, and enrichment.

Sign up to receive email updates when new posts are added.

Subscribe to the Teacher Bulletin

This provides practical guidance for classroom teachers and senior education leaders in schools and further education. It also signposts useful resources to support their work.

Sign up for our e-newsletter and other DfE sector bulletins.

Share your story with us

Do you have a story to share? We’re looking for teachers and school staff to feature in DfE communications. Find out more and sign up.

Recent posts

  • From apartheid to aspiration: Jess’s journey of purpose and leadership 6 July 2026
  • Amardeep’s story of resilience and ambition 23 June 2026
  • Kieran’s story: From reluctant student to inspirational teacher 23 June 2026
  • What early language intervention taught me 12 May 2026
  • Leading with heart: Rozina’s career pathway from courtrooms to classrooms 11 May 2026

Read more

Sign up and manage updates

  • Email
  • Atom

Follow us on social media

  • DfE on X
  • DfE on Facebook
  • DfE on Instagram
  • DfE on YouTube
  • DfE on LinkedIn

Comments and moderation policy

Read our comments and moderation policy

Useful links

  • All GOV.UK blogs
  • All GOV.UK blog posts
  • GOV.UK
  • All departments
  • Accessibility statement
  • Cookies
All content is available under the Open Government Licence v3.0, except where otherwise stated
© Crown copyright