Not On The Lesson Plan

In this video podcast, Katie Harrison, founder of Picture News shares her journey from becoming a teacher to founding a large UK education that helps children worldwide with understanding current affairs.  We delve into media literacy, the importance of oracy, new curriculum announcements and the recent large assembly that hosted over 1,000,000 children.  This is a podcast for teachers who aer int...

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In this episode, I break down how I grew an audience of more than 300,000 followers while working full time as a primary school teacher. I share the honest story from my early posts, the moments that went viral, and the challenges I faced while teaching in the UK and the UAE. You’ll hear the real strategies I relied on, including simple content systems, time blocking, using breaks effectively, bui...

In this episode we unpack passive income for educators, separating the dream from the delusion and showing you what actually works. From AdSense to TPT to Etsy and beyond, you'll get a clear breakdown of the options, the pitfalls and the one genuinely passive idea worth your attention. If you're a teacher who's tired of trading endless hours for an ever-shrinking hourly rate, this epis...

AI continues to change education. This Video Podcast delved into 7 unforgettable AI tools teacher MUST know in 2026. We look into what the tools are, how to use them, why I love them and how to get the most out of them. To delve into what my website has to offer, check out this link: www.teachtraveltriumph.com/guide Discount Podcast15 for 15% off because I love your support. CHALKIE Affiliate code...

Perfect if you want to earn more without losing why you teach. Want fresh ways to boost your teacher income in 2026? This video dives into thirteen side hustles that actually work for educators, from tutoring to dog walking and plenty in between. You’ll get quick insights into how each stream started, what’s worth your time and how you can build a sustainable mix of active and passive income. Here...

In this episode, I break down my 2025 teacher income into ten real revenue streams. The full picture shown and narrated through a simple pie chart. It’s an honest look at how I’ve built a mix of active and passive income sources that go beyond the classroom over the last decade. I share how I got started with each stream, what’s worked (and what hasn’t), and how these different routes have helped...

Welcome to the FIRST episode of Not On The Lesson Plan The hardest thing for someone to do is to start and this is especially true for me. This podcast is for the movers, shakers and misfits in the education space who want to have crucial conversations about things not related to the curriculum but impact every minute of our day to day routines. This episode is an introduction to who I am, my expe...