What Kind of Teacher Are You?

What Kind of Teacher Are You?

August 21, 2025 · 5 min read

Think about how you naturally show up in the classroom. Not the version of you on observation day — the real you.

For each statement, choose the answer that fits best:

A = Strongly me  |  B = Sometimes me  |  C = Not really me

1. In my classroom, I prioritise…

A
Student wellbeing and relationships
B
High achievement and strong outcomes
C
Creativity and new ways of learning

2. My biggest strength as a teacher is…

A
Building trust with students
B
Driving results and progress
C
Bringing ideas and energy

3. When a student is struggling, I tend to…

A
Support them emotionally first
B
Focus on helping them improve performance
C
Try a different approach to engage them

4. My classroom feels most successful when…

A
Students feel safe and supported
B
Students achieve strong results
C
Students are engaged and curious

5. I feel most comfortable when…

A
Relationships are strong and calm
B
Expectations are high and clear
C
There is flexibility and creativity

6. When things get difficult, I usually…

A
Stay patient and supportive
B
Push for consistency and standards
C
Adapt and try something different

7. I get the most satisfaction from…

A
Seeing students grow in confidence
B
Seeing measurable progress
C
Seeing students think differently

8. My approach to teaching is…

A
Relational and supportive
B
Structured and focused
C
Creative and flexible

9. Colleagues would describe me as…

A
Caring and approachable
B
Driven and reliable
C
Energetic and innovative

10. I feel most drained when…

A
I can't connect with students
B
Standards slip or outcomes drop
C
I feel restricted or boxed in
Please answer all 10 questions before viewing your results.

The Nurturer

Mostly A's — You lead with relationships.

Your strengths:

  • Building trust
  • Supporting student wellbeing
  • Creating safe, calm environments

Watch out for:

  • Emotional overload
  • Taking too much on
  • Putting others before your own capacity

You thrive in:

  • Schools with strong pastoral support
  • Environments that value wellbeing
  • Teams that share the emotional load

The High Performer

Mostly B's — You are driven by outcomes and standards.

Your strengths:

  • Clarity
  • Consistency
  • Strong student progress

Watch out for:

  • Pressure and perfectionism
  • Frustration when systems are weak
  • Overworking

You thrive in:

  • Well-structured schools
  • Clear leadership and expectations
  • High-performing environments

The Innovator

Mostly C's — You bring energy and new thinking.

Your strengths:

  • Creativity
  • Adaptability
  • Engagement

Watch out for:

  • Frustration in rigid systems
  • Lack of structure
  • Burnout from constant change

You thrive in:

  • Progressive or flexible schools
  • Environments open to new ideas
  • Teams that value innovation

The Stabiliser

Balanced mix — You are the anchor in the system.

Your strengths:

  • Balance
  • Reliability
  • Calm under pressure

Watch out for:

  • Being overlooked
  • Carrying too much quietly
  • Not asking for support

You thrive in:

  • Stable, supportive environments
  • Strong teams
  • Schools with consistent systems
Remember: There is no "best" type of teacher. Every school needs Nurturers, Performers, Innovators, and Stabilisers. Your style is your strength — the key is finding an environment where it's valued, not drained.
Final thought: When your teaching style aligns with your environment, you don't just cope — you thrive. If something feels off, it might not be you. It might be the fit. Sometimes a change of school is all it takes to go from surviving to thriving.
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