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Gráinne Hallahan

Grainne Hallahan is head of community at Teacher Tapp, a daily survey app for teachers. Prior to her current role, she was recruitment editor at Tes Magazine. She is a former English teacher.

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How to guard against the summer blues

Despite counting down to summer, the holidays can initially be a shock to the system, says this teacher

24 July 2026

How teachers can guard against the summer blues

Using AI in schools: a beginner’s guide for teachers

AI has the potential to cut teacher workload, but for those new to using it, where should they begin? Gráinne Hallahan rounds up some tips from the sector

General

1 May 2026

Using AI in schools: a beginner’s guide for teachers

Can you negotiate a teacher salary?

Teachers often assume that the pay and conditions of their roles are not up for negotiation, but that isn’t the case, writes Gráinne Hallahan

General

10 April 2026

Teacher interview tips: 6 ways to stand out

Everyone wants to make a big impression in their teacher job interview – here we ask leaders what candidates have done in the past that has really set them apart

Tips & Techniques

15 October 2025

Reception Baseline Assessment: what you need to know

Every pupil takes part in Reception Baseline Assessment in their first six weeks of school. Here’s what you need to know about the assessment ahead of September

Primary

5 August 2025

Grade boundaries: what are they and how do they work?

Grade boundaries vary each year, but why? And how are they decided upon? Check out our guide to the method behind the numbers

Secondary

5 August 2025