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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.

OP posts:
Blandmum · 27/01/2008 16:15

Done my planning for the week. (and we are being Ofsteded)

Am looking at a pile of year 10 books which I took in to mark last wednesday

(sigh)

fizzbuzz · 27/01/2008 16:09

Hmm, middle school. What age do they finish at there? I went to middles school, but now they all seem to start at Y7

fatzak · 27/01/2008 16:05

Hello! I'm a part time MFL teacher in a middle school. Yes I too should be working, but you know, DH has taken the DSes out so I'm having a rare couple of hours to myself

dramaqueen · 27/01/2008 15:53

Oh, and I wish I hadn't found this thread as I'm meant to be planning right now, as I'm sure most of you are

dramaqueen · 27/01/2008 15:52

I teach Business Studies at a large state comp (1400+) mainly at A level but some GCSE. The school is on the edge of a large town/city, though does have some village catchment.

I work part time and am about half way through my NQT year(s). I am not sure how far through becasue being part time makes it difficult to judge.

I have 2 children and am able to take them to school & pick them up most days, though I do rely on a few friends to cober meetings etc.

roisin · 27/01/2008 15:45

Hi, I'm Roisin. I have two boys aged 8 and 10.
I'm a cover supervisor in an 11-16 secondary (1000) students in a deprived area.

fizzbuzz · 27/01/2008 15:43

Slouchy-think HoY is a really difficult job, not one I would like to do. You must be very brave

Whizzz · 27/01/2008 15:39

I'm a secondary TA - are we allowed in ?? I promise just to sit quietly in the corner

Slouchy · 27/01/2008 15:12

Ive got 2 dds, am just thinking about going back to work after 18mo SAHM. English teacher, secondary. Like cod, I don't want to but finances make it necc. Just filled in 1st applcation form this week - full-time Head of Year with Eng (been HoY before). Will be miffed if they don't offer me an interview - but really dont wwant the job!

fizzbuzz · 27/01/2008 15:03

Hmmm, didn't even know this thread had started !!

Teach Art and DT to A level. Huge school. I think this should be an official mumsnet thread.

Blandmum · 27/01/2008 14:57

I Teach science at KS3, biology and physics at KS4, Biology and Human Biology at ks5 in a state comp of 1300. I work part time

I do a little contract work for the Specialist Schools trust on the side.

I have two children of 11 and 7

smugmumofboys · 27/01/2008 14:54

I've got two boys and am looking for a job for September. I teach MFL and only really want pt but there isn't much out there.

I'm teaching adults one evening a week and tbh, if there were a few more hours of that around I'd give it a go. The thought of teenagers again doesn't thrill me, if I'm honest!

alfiesbabe · 27/01/2008 14:48

Hello. I'm a SENCO, small comprehensive in fairly rural area. 3 teenagers of my own.

CaptainCod · 27/01/2008 14:43

i dont realy want to teach any ore but needs must

CaptainCod · 27/01/2008 14:43

i have three kds, an am tyrng ot get backinto supply techign as itseems ther are NO history jobs in wiltshrie.

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