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To not want to teach

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idontwanttoteach · 30/09/2024 18:59

This is probably going to be a frustrating thread because there’s literally no way around it, I sort of have to teach because it’s the only thing I’ve done and the only thing I can earn the amount I do and plus the holidays (have young children) and so on.

But. I. Do. Not. Want. To. Teach.

I know about the FB group by the way but there’s no real feasible alternative for me at the moment.

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FrippEnos · 30/09/2024 19:16

idontwanttoteach · 30/09/2024 19:11

As I’ve said, that isn’t a realistic option.

As for every child ‘deserving to be taught by someone who wants to be there’ - really? Professionalism isn’t enough, rapid joy is now a demand as well?

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You already know the soul sucking list of what is demanded of teachers by SLT, HoD, ofsted, parents, pupils, social workers etc.

So no professionalism isn't enough.

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idontwanttoteach · 30/09/2024 19:16

Hihosilver123 · 30/09/2024 19:15

Such a helpful comment 🙄

Have you thought about supply? A lot of people find that less stressful than being in a permanent post.

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I couldn’t. It just doesn’t pay enough and I would need guaranteed work for childcare.

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idontwanttoteach · 30/09/2024 19:16

planAplanB · 30/09/2024 19:13

Can you go part-time? Knowing I only have 3 days gets me through. I work another job for the other days that's mundane and boring - lovely!!

I am part time due to having very small children but to be honest while it has its advantages I always feel on the back foot and it is more stressful in some ways. I can never work out if it’s more or less hassle to be full time!

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Hihosilver123 · 30/09/2024 19:15

MyOtherCarisAVauxhallZafira · 30/09/2024 19:05

So leave teaching and make other childcare arrangements, like most people

Such a helpful comment 🙄

Have you thought about supply? A lot of people find that less stressful than being in a permanent post.

planAplanB · 30/09/2024 19:13

Can you go part-time? Knowing I only have 3 days gets me through. I work another job for the other days that's mundane and boring - lovely!!

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idontwanttoteach · 30/09/2024 19:11

MyOtherCarisAVauxhallZafira · 30/09/2024 19:05

So leave teaching and make other childcare arrangements, like most people

As I’ve said, that isn’t a realistic option.

As for every child ‘deserving to be taught by someone who wants to be there’ - really? Professionalism isn’t enough, rapid joy is now a demand as well?

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MyOtherCarisAVauxhallZafira · 30/09/2024 19:05

So leave teaching and make other childcare arrangements, like most people

goodluckbinbin · 30/09/2024 19:05

Get an exit strategy. No child deserves to taught by someone who doesn't want to be there. Loads of alternative in the private sector for teachers though the benefits and pensions etc aren't any where near as good, generally.

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idontwanttoteach · 30/09/2024 19:04

gapattachment · 30/09/2024 19:03

Ok, what would you like from the thread?

A good old whinge.

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gapattachment · 30/09/2024 19:03

Ok, what would you like from the thread?

NineToFiveish · 30/09/2024 19:03

Check out Learning and Development roles in the corporate world. Plenty of ex teachers land there. You have all the skills and experience required, just need to translate them into corporate speak.

MumChp · 30/09/2024 19:02

You need to work on a plan...

Can you get another position in education? Train for another job?