AIBU to think that maybe I don't want to be a teacher anymore?
I have been teaching for a number of years and for the first time this year I am really not enjoying it. I have a difficult class (one child in particular who is making things very hard work).
There is massive pressure to achieve a good OFSTED grade and it's a whirlwind of constant book scrutinises, planning analysis and book comparisons, pupil progress meetings etc.
I love working with children and enjoy helping them to learn but the pressures for everything else are getting too much and ruining the enjoyment of the job.
I think I'd like to be an HLTA or something (definitely went to remain in a school).
Dp thinks I am mad to even consider it due to the drop in money but if I went for a HLTA position/ supply teaching it might be okay.
I just want to work in the classroom without the responsibility and pressure. I watch my TA breeze out the door at 3.30 with a smile and I'm stuck there till 6.30 every night. There's always so much to do and I feel like I'm constantly on a treadmill with no exit!
Anyone done similar? AIBU? Dp doesn't want me to do it at all and is being off with me for even considering it.
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PenguinBear · 07/11/2014 21:46
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