There are so many things to love about our Teacher Planners. As former teachers ourselves, we've designed every page with real classrooms and real teachers in mind, while listening to feedback from you, our amazing TPTC community.
In fact, our Founder, Rachel, created the very first TPTC Teacher Planner while she was still teaching because she couldn't find a planner that truly worked for her role. That same teacher-first approach continues to shape every planner we create today.
In this blog, we're sharing some of our favourite features, along with ideas for getting the most from your Teacher Planner and tips to help you get started.
#1: Personalise, personalise, personalise
Your planner should work for you, both practically and as a reflection of your personality. We want every Teacher Planner to bring a little joy to your day because we know that even small touches of positivity can make a difference during a busy school year.
That's why we've made it easier than ever to choose a planner you'll love. Our 2026/27 Teacher Planners are available in both A4 and B5, giving you the flexibility to choose the size that suits you best. In previous years, the B5 size was only available as an Undated Planner but after listening to your feedback, we introduced it to our dated planners too. It's become increasingly popular year after year and we know so many of you are delighted to have the choice.
You can also choose from 16 beautiful cover designs, each with matching dividers and tabs for a beautifully coordinated look. To make your planner even more personal, you can add up to 7 embossed characters to the cover, creating a Teacher Planner that's uniquely yours.
#2: Manage your Professional Development
Your Teacher Planner is packed with pages to help you plan lessons and stay organised, but it's also designed to support your professional development throughout the school year.
Whether you're looking to specialise in a subject, develop new skills or work towards a leadership role, your planner can help you keep your goals at the forefront of your mind. It includes space to set three professional goals, along with a mid-year check-in and end-of-year reflection to help you celebrate your progress.
You'll also find a habit tracker that can be used for CPD goals or everyday routines, as well as dedicated CPD pages where you can record training you've attended, key takeaways and ideas to put into practice.
#3: …but balance your personal wellbeing
Achieving a healthy work-life balance isn't always easy when you're a teacher but we hope that staying organised with your Teacher Planner helps you reclaim a little of your time. That's why we've also included thoughtful wellbeing pages to encourage you to pause, reflect and look after yourself throughout the school year.
Use the Wellbeing Tracker to check in with how you're feeling, especially during those busy weeks when it's easy to keep pushing through. Keep a note of the podcasts and blogs you'd like to enjoy, track the books you've read with our fun Library Page and celebrate the moments that matter with our Proud Moments and Wow Moments pages.
Because sometimes, taking a moment to reflect on how far you've come is just as important as planning what comes next.
#4: Get a head start on the year
One of the best ways to get the most from your Teacher Planner is to spend a little time setting it up before the new school year begins. A little planning at the end of the summer holidays can make a big difference once the term gets busy.
The dedicated Calendar section is the perfect place to map out your year. Record important dates, birthdays, school events and key deadlines, then fill in the double-page monthly calendars with everything you already know is coming up.
As new events are added throughout the year, keep these pages up to date and refer back to them when planning each week. Having a clear overview of the months ahead makes it much easier to stay organised and avoid any last-minute surprises.
#5: Set up your weekly plan
The heart of the Teacher Planner is the weekly planning section. Each week is spread across two pages in a flexible vertical layout, with a column for each day and blank boxes that can be tailored to suit your timetable.
Use highlighters or matching washi tape to mark out lunchtimes, colour-code your PPA time or free periods, note break duties, and add stickers for meetings, parents' evenings or other key events. Before planning your week, check your long-term calendar so you can add any important dates or deadlines.
Once you've added those fixed commitments, you'll have a clear framework for the week ahead, making it easy to plan lessons, organise tasks and keep track of everything you need to remember.
