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Staff Room!!!

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ScienceTeacher · 27/01/2008 14:42

It was suggested on another thread that we should have a staff room, so I thought I'd bite the bullet and start one.

Shall we introduce ourselves?

I teach Science (Physics A-level and GCSE Chemistry plus the usual general science in KS3, and also KS3 Geography). I work in a small girls' independent school. I started this job in September having spent two years in contract and supply. This was a getting back to teaching after an 8-year maternity leave.

I am a mum to five children from 16 (gcse!) TO 5.

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slayerette · 28/01/2008 19:10

Hello - is it to late to introduce myself? I teach English p/t in a mixed independent secondary school. Am on one year contract so just starting to get anxious about whether there'll be work for me in September - keep your fingers crossed, everyone!

Nymphadora · 28/01/2008 19:06

I think they are the childminders?

LOL at big and tough, my sixth formers are all 6ft and the staff have an average of 5ft2!

Went to my presentation today and it was great , everyone is really proud of my group & the local paper will hopefully have a big article about it as it seems that we are one of the first SN schools (in England!)to do Duke of Ed

fizzbuzz · 28/01/2008 18:45

We have to be big and tough to take on some of our little charmers

fizzbuzz · 28/01/2008 18:42

OK, so may have a bit of baby podge left, but am not a BIG GIRL

Are you lot primary then????

shoshe · 28/01/2008 14:07
hennipenni · 28/01/2008 14:01
shoshe · 28/01/2008 13:47

And stares wide eyed at the Big Girls in the Big Girls Staff Room.

fatzak · 28/01/2008 12:21

Year 8 that will be!

fatzak · 28/01/2008 12:21

I used to teach MFL in a huge secondary school and desperately wanted to move into primary. I wrote to all the schools in my LEA and not one got back in touch I have been very fortunate though to land a job in on of the few remaining middle schools (for how long I don't know) which is Years 6 - 8.

It works for us as a family me being here (no exam classes, near to home), but I have to say it prob isn't the best career move. Just one year on I can feel myself becoming out of the secondary world eg have no idea about all the 14-19 changes and really must keep my languages skills going as I have jumped from teaching up to A level to now just Year!!!

I do enjoy my job much more now though I have to say!!

Asgoodas · 27/01/2008 22:13

Some of the MFL teachersin our school are going to the local primary schools for set lessons. Very good idea!!
I teach English and history and am also an AEN coordinator, Ass HOY.
School is big, an inner ciry comp, so the majority of kids are lacking direction role models and motivation. It's hard work and can overwhelm you, listening to what these kids contend with before they come to school. It breaks my heart.

ScienceTeacher · 27/01/2008 21:46

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fizzbuzz · 27/01/2008 20:56

Where did you do it? You did threaten it in your leaving speech if I remember rightly

fizzbuzz · 27/01/2008 20:55

Thought you might be coming back to work

How do you do supply over the winter? Do you miss us then? Envy your energy and enthusiasm, but then you know me.......

trulymadlydeeply · 27/01/2008 20:50

Yoo hoo fizzbuzz; here I am (waves from the coffeee machine and retires to a corner trying not to look to panic struck).

I taught drama for 11 years - LOVED it! - and then moved to France where I still am.

Just popped back to do some supply over the winter and keep my hand in.

Blimey WHAT a shock!!! But pleased to know I can still cut it in the classroom...

Nymphadora · 27/01/2008 20:44

I'm still off sick BUT am going to work tomorrow pm as some of my KS4/6th form are getting presented with their Duke of Edinburgh Bronze Award I am so proud of them

roisin · 27/01/2008 20:42

Nah, in our school we do max 15 (hourly) lessons a week, plus form periods.

We have other duties plus various admin responsibilities that take up the remaining time.

I wouldn't do it if we had to do 25 lessons, it would kill me.

This year I do max 12 hrs cover, and do 3 yrs literacy boosters with small groups of yr7s, which I love.

fizzbuzz · 27/01/2008 20:37

I think you cover people should be paid a fortune..no free periods...wall to wall kids all day....

roisin · 27/01/2008 20:23

Tomorrow? No idea! Oh the joys of being a CS
Stacks of cover tomorrow as loads of staff out on 3 different trips (!) including 2 of the 4 CS. But they've arranged supply to cover to keep us two free to sort out any illness cover between us if necessary.

I usually end up with at least three 1-hr lessons most days anyway!
But which three affects how I feel by the end of the day

chocolateshoes · 27/01/2008 20:06

I don't work Mondays! (runs and hides....)

Blandmum · 27/01/2008 20:03

sixth form
year 10
sixth form
lunch
free
staff meeting

chocolateshoes · 27/01/2008 20:03

Am getting the hang of this now! Cheers! Good luck with the Osted....is it a 'reduced tarif'?

fizzbuzz · 27/01/2008 19:59

So ladies, what delights await you tomorrow?

Awful Y8 p2 {straight from PE, so usually giddy ), rest ok, especially lesson being done by student teacher!!!!

kickassangel · 27/01/2008 19:59

just found this thread.

sec english on 87% timetable (still work over 35 hours each week!) mainly english, some media, lit co-ord & run ks3eng.
was ft until this year, but dd started school & i couldn't cope with no contact with teacher.
we had an inspection pre xmas of the faculty, which has sparked a full ofsted due at any moment. bleugh.

Blandmum · 27/01/2008 19:55

admin, general settings guests must log in

chocolateshoes · 27/01/2008 19:53

Thanks....wil go and look!

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