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heartonastring · 17/12/2019 20:48

I've NC for this as possibly outing.
Will try not to drip feed, so here goes.
New boss started in 2 years ago. Lots of changes made and I wasn't too happy but was going on Mat leave so just put up with it. I returned to work Dec 2018. I'm a teacher, in that time 20 staff left (small school, 50 staff in total.)
I didn't go back to the same class and I didn't get one of the clubs I ran at lunchtime back either.
I'm doing ok, but every now and then I get pulled up for something and there is a lot of micro managing going on. I am considered to be pretty good at my job. I care about the children I teach and always do my best for them. At the end of July, a further 17 staff left.
Things weren't settled but I decided to apply for a middle leader position to show my dedication and commitment to my job, this started in sept. I got the promotion after a gruelling interview and now line manage 12 staff.
I work hard, I've built a good team and my department is thriving. The children are happy, safe and ready to learn (it's a SEND school.)
The HT pulled me to one side after a recent observation and said the lesson was outstanding but she is failing me because my lesson objective was wrong (I recieved requires improvement.)

I applied for a new job and I got it. The thing is, I don't want to leave my lovely school. I just can't work for the HT anymore, who is a bully.
Union haven't been much help. The new job is also SEND but it just didn't feel right. I don't know if I should jump or stay? I feel so conflicted.

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heartonastring · 17/12/2019 21:13

Sorry to be impatient but does anyone have any wise words/ advice?

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bridgetreilly · 17/12/2019 21:15

Leave. There's no school that's worth staying in if your boss is a bully.

Mookie81 · 17/12/2019 21:17

I'd leave.
I had a shitty head who found fault with every I did.
I was on the brink of leaving (had had an interview) when she announced her retirement for the end of the school year. The fact she was leaving helped me stay. A crap boss can make or break it for you.
Good luck. Flowers

heartonastring · 17/12/2019 21:20

Thank you.
This new school just didn't feel right though. I don't think it's for me. I wish I found it a really exciting school so that the jump would be easy!
I can't wait for her to retire.

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gothefcktosleep · 17/12/2019 21:24

Leave, but for the right place. Hopefully a new (and better) opportunity will present itself soon.

Snowmonster · 17/12/2019 21:28

Can you survive on doing some supply teaching for a while until you find something that feels 'right'? Trust your instincts, if the new job doesn't feel right it probably isn't.

donttalktomeaboutcarinsurance · 17/12/2019 21:50

Supply isn't currently an option for me, but good suggestion.
I'm thinking about just doing it and if it turns out to not be the job for me then leave after a respectable amount of time.

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