Why Teacher Burnout Happens & How Principals Can Fix It

Teacher burnout is rising across schools.
When teachers are tired and overloaded, academic quality drops.

Here’s why burnout happens — and how principals can prevent it:

1. Too Much Manual Work

Attendance registers, mark entry, diary updates, paperwork — teachers are drowning in tasks outside teaching.

Fix: Digitize routine work.

2. No Support System

Teachers often feel unheard or undervalued.

Fix: Monthly feedback meetings, appreciation culture.

3. Classroom Stress

Large class sizes, disciplinary issues, academic pressure.

Fix: Provide counselling, behavior policies, and support.

4. Lack of Professional Growth

Teachers want training and learning opportunities.

Fix: Conduct workshops regularly.

5. Poor Work-Life Balance

Events, exams, paperwork — teachers work long hours.

Fix: Streamline operations through automation.

Conclusion

A supported teacher becomes a powerful teacher.
Reducing burnout improves results, stability, and school culture.

This is Article No.5 of the School Excellence Series by Edufox School ERP — India’s Most Practical School Automation System. In our next article, we’ll uncover “Exam Season Without Stress: A Practical Blueprint for Schools”. Stay tuned