Recent studies have shown that a large percentage of teachers quit the profession within their first year of teaching due to high stress levels. This is an alarming statistic and really emphasise the pressure that teachers are under and confirms that something needs to be done to combat the issues.
As a teacher you may have many pressures such as classroom control issues, work load, review and Ofsted inspections along with expectations of the parents. If a teacher is not offered the correct help and support these stresses can soon mount up to become unmanageable.
Support should always be available internally from other colleagues and the head teacher but if you feel you cannot ask or are not getting the support needed from these people then you can get in touch with independent agencies that will help you. The NUT offer an advice line for teachers on a range of subjects and have some great tips on how to manage stress.