Question about teacher training.

[OrmIrian]

Thinking vaguely about applying to do graduate teacher training. In a local school. But I need Maths and English GCSE. Am i right in assuming that O-levels and CSEs are OK? The ad very clearly stated GCSEs. And does that mean they really only want recent graduates? Also I have a totally artsy sort of degree so not at all in demand but would 17 yrs in IT industry swing it my way at all? I would ask the teacher training consortium about this but I can't get any reply when I call - 5 times so far!

There's a demand for an English teacher at the school I work at - I walked out today.

Bl**dy hell hardknock!!

So sorry. What happened?

It has been coming for a while. Strange thing is, I like my job. It could well be PND that I didn't get help for. I just found it all too much.

have you spoken to your union rep to see if you can sort out some extended leave?

Speaking as an English teacher (secondary school), I find it VERY hard to believe that someone has told you that there is "no demand" for English teachers! Don't be put off.

My Head was very good about it - she is very down to earth and has been through so much herself. She told me to take time out and not to call it quits just yet. I have a doctor's appt for Thursday with a nice doctor and I shall get signed off officially for a while. I don't know how long for - anyone been through something like this?
Now that it has sort of come to a head I just feel like crying all the time
I said to my Head that I just could't do the job anymore because I just didn't care anymore. I dunno. It'll pass I guess.

I think there is no demand in the local region bella. They only get funding for places in subjects that are needed and have been needed recently. I suspect I need to apply to college to do a course if i want to do any subject of my choice. I was hoping to do it the easy way without being income-less for a year. I'm the main earner so it's a bit scary to contemplate.

I was given extended leave when dh was first diagnosed with cancer (not quite the same situation but similar)

I was left alone by the school until I felt ready to return, and then went back to teaching sixth form only (at schools suggestion) for the rest of that year. This year I have upped my hours and now do a 65% timetable.

they were and are very supportive

My advice would be to go see the doc, see if you can sort out the PND issue and make a decisiion in slow time

hardknock. Your head sounds supportive anyway.

Our primary school head did this last year. He was suffering from stress after 3 family members died in quick succession. He has since left for good. My SIL did the same. She ended up with ME. Sorry...realise that both those stories are a bit depressing. A rest and a chance to rethink might be helpful.

Thanks, martianbishop - and I am glad you are ok now.
Orm, sorry for hijacking your thread