My doctoral research has investigated the wellbeing of New Zealand primary and secondary school teachers. Structured as a mixed-method project, I conducted a comprehensive survey in Stage One and followed with interviews in Stage Two.

As an experienced teacher and school counsellor who has continued to work full-time while undertaking my research, I bring a practitioner’s perspective to this investigation. There was little current research into the wellbeing of New Zealand teachers. Most commonly, research has been quantitative, so the qualitative approach has offered a fresh lens. The interviewees generously shared their perspectives of and insights into their wellbeing, enabling a rich and detailed understanding of the phenomenon. Of prominence have been the concepts of time, workload, work-life balance, and the role of other peopl

Following submission of my thesis, which is imminent, I am looking forward to sharing what I have learnt with others, particularly educators and people in positions of influence for the environment teachers work in.