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FcukTheDay · 2024-09-01T18:19:00+00:00

The biggest Sunday blues ever, first day back to work after a long summer off.

Seasonofthesticks · 01/09/2024 21:56

It’s my first day working in a school office tomorrow and I’m excited! My autistic daughter however is not looking forward to going into year three.

Cherrysoup · 01/09/2024 21:54

qwerty1972 · 01/09/2024 21:30

@BirdFeederFun I sent my CV around all the well-established online schools and was lucky enough to have a job offer several weeks later. Since then, I have completed an OU PG certificate specifically in online and distance education, but it's not an essential. It doesn't pay as well as mainstream, but 30 years into my career, that doesn't matter to me. It's great fun, the pupils and parents are lovely and I work from home with the cat on my knee :)

Is that full time? I’m looking to retire (early) in a couple of years, I’ve been teaching 30 years, and go back part time or just mainscale so no management responsibilities. There aren’t many schools in my target area, so online might be just the thing! How did you find the big online establishments?

Cherrysoup · 01/09/2024 21:51

BCBird · 01/09/2024 19:23

Teacher here. Not easy going back I know OP. Not helped by all the BS we will hsve to.listen to either. Going to zone out.

So true, particularly with new management. I loathe the shite we have to listen to, the breakdown of results, all I care about is mine compared to the nationals/other subjects, I don’t need the minutiae or the new initiatives fresh management inevitably brings. Groan. Also, I find it super difficult to sit without fidgeting at the best of times, particularly after 6 weeks of being active. I can’t walk properly if I’ve been sat for ages, it’s embarrassing (related to an accident).

I don’t mind going back, although it’s extremely inconvenient, dog and Dh with broken elbows, Dh has serious man flu and is awaiting an urgent cancer referral but obviously can’t drive. I’m grateful to have had the time off, of course. I’m aware that some jobs offer the minimum. Probably like everyone after a holiday, I wil wake up at 3 and that’ll be it.

DanceMumTaxi · 01/09/2024 21:44

@wonderstuff sorry to hear you don’t like your new school. I moved at Easter and I don’t like my new place either. Got to stick it out for a bit, but always looking for something else.

OneBadKitty · 01/09/2024 21:40

PaleGreenVelvet · 01/09/2024 21:36

You do realise that most people dread going back to work, it’s not restricted to teachers.

I imagine the only exception is for those individuals in jobs that they love, and or are paid really well.

Nobody has suggested it is- the OP just happens to be a TA and most teachers and TAs will be back to school tomorrow or shortly after! That's why there are lots of school staff picked up this thread because it's current to them.

PaleGreenVelvet · 01/09/2024 21:36

You do realise that most people dread going back to work, it’s not restricted to teachers.

I imagine the only exception is for those individuals in jobs that they love, and or are paid really well.

BirdFeederFun · 01/09/2024 21:35

That sounds brilliant! Perhaps wrong time of year but will get my CV up and give it a go. Are you full time? Do you teach english/maths? I would be wary there wasn't enough work for my subjects but I can do functional skills maths.

Id love to do this.

qwerty1972 · 01/09/2024 21:30

@BirdFeederFun I sent my CV around all the well-established online schools and was lucky enough to have a job offer several weeks later. Since then, I have completed an OU PG certificate specifically in online and distance education, but it's not an essential. It doesn't pay as well as mainstream, but 30 years into my career, that doesn't matter to me. It's great fun, the pupils and parents are lovely and I work from home with the cat on my knee :)

Stardustmoon · 01/09/2024 21:22

Dreading it too. Feel exhausted just thinking about it!

DanceMumTaxi · 01/09/2024 21:22

Head of department here and absolutely dreading it. I could cry thinking about what’s ahead. I know I won’t sleep tonight.

BirdFeederFun · 01/09/2024 21:18

qwerty1972 · 01/09/2024 21:15

I'm an online teacher and I'm excited about the start of term. I'm looking forward to catching up with all my continuing pupils, meeting my new classes and getting into the routine of the term. Very grateful that I have a teaching role which brings my such joy.

How did you get into this? I'd love to look into this.

qwerty1972 · 01/09/2024 21:15

I'm an online teacher and I'm excited about the start of term. I'm looking forward to catching up with all my continuing pupils, meeting my new classes and getting into the routine of the term. Very grateful that I have a teaching role which brings my such joy.

MagentaRavioli · 01/09/2024 21:12

Not a teacher but I’ve been off work for a couple of weeks. I have that back-to-work feeling too despite loving my job. I think it’s the fact that the kids are going back to and that means the grind of the daily routine with packed lunches and uniform and keeping up with who’s got what after school and getting to grips with their timetables. I think it’ll be fine this time next week, but we just have to take the plunge into another school year.

BirdFeederFun · 01/09/2024 21:09

Ah yes. I'd like to love across to that. It seems a lot more civilised! Although a lot of trainers do come up from within their own sector it seems.

fuffymeloncauli · 01/09/2024 21:07

BirdFeederFun · 01/09/2024 20:02

Do you work in adult Ed? Or L and D? Curious as I'd quite like to have a viable non zero hours job with adults.

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No sorry. I'm a trainer outside the education sector.

fuffymeloncauli · 01/09/2024 21:05

OneBadKitty · 01/09/2024 20:45

TA here too! Safegaurding training day tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing my lovely colleagues, but the challenges ahead, especially the serious under-staffing of SEN and umber of children starting in reception with issues such as not being toilet trained is daunting.

If it helps I'm sure a lot of the parents who have been trying desperately to get their kids toilet trained are also dreading it

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FcukTheDay · 01/09/2024 21:05

Inset day tomorrow and Tuesday for me. We have had to cut some staff and we was already understaffed last year. The job itself would be great if we were properly resourced.

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Shinyandnew1 · 01/09/2024 21:04

Notellinganyone · 01/09/2024 20:58

I’m actually looking forward to it. I’ve had 8 weeks off and am ready to roll. Starting my 31st year!

8 weeks!
Are you in an independent school?

fuffymeloncauli · 01/09/2024 21:03

BirdFeederFun · 01/09/2024 20:39

I'm trawling through job adverts and career websites. It's overwhelming.

Get a linked in profile - watch the offers roll in

fuffymeloncauli · 01/09/2024 21:01

PeterCapaldiBae · 01/09/2024 19:33

Another TA here dreading going back. :(

Considering a job vacancy at tesco. Not sure all the holidays are worth it anymore.

Fair enough. Retail is hard too mind. All sorts of abusive members of the public there.

Notellinganyone · 01/09/2024 20:58

I’m actually looking forward to it. I’ve had 8 weeks off and am ready to roll. Starting my 31st year!

OneBadKitty · 01/09/2024 20:45

TA here too! Safegaurding training day tomorrow. I'm looking forward to seeing my lovely colleagues, but the challenges ahead, especially the serious under-staffing of SEN and umber of children starting in reception with issues such as not being toilet trained is daunting.

BirdFeederFun · 01/09/2024 20:39

I'm trawling through job adverts and career websites. It's overwhelming.

Choochoo21 · 01/09/2024 20:34

Yellowaveo59 · 01/09/2024 20:03

First day back tomorrow after maternity leave 😢

Good luck!

Choochoo21 · 01/09/2024 20:33

I used to be a teacher and would always start before the kids to get used to it.

Once you’re back through those doors you’ll be fine, it’s just the anxiety of going back and it all feeling overwhelming.

I think INSET days are nice on the first day of term to give the staff a bit of an ease into it.