I'm sticking this in The Staffroom because everyone here seems really supportive whilst simultaneously calling a spade a spade...
Secondary school teacher; I've done 13 years in two different schools, 8 of those as HoD (small creative arts dept). South east-ish.
I've had enough. I genuinely love being in the classroom but despise results day - the coursework marks are an absolute lottery (no moderation at A-level, just get sent to examiner) and I can't justify my predicted grades. I cannot continue to improve the department.
I have two ideas: 1. Do an MA Psychology conversion/PhD and retrain as an EducationalPsychologist. 2. Set up a Monkey Music type business in the local area and run classes for different age groups.
DM has just shouted at me down the phone for daring to think about leaving teaching with 2 young DC to support (5 and 2). DH has a well-paid-ish job 'which he could lose at any minute' according to DM I get very little practical support from DPs/none from PILs so I do everything, and have no time off. I work 3 long days and 2 short days at the moment.
Am I mad? Is DM right? Is she being controlling? Is it worth staying in teaching when arts are being stripped to the bone?
Thank you all for getting through this OP!
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ShackUp · 19/08/2018 19:05
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