Am I being unreasonable.......

[6beetrootsAmilking]

Let's say for example:

You were experieinced in your field.

For the last two years you had done some work at your child's school, made an impression with the kids,the parents and the staff and given them a damn good expeirence. FOR NO MONEY

A new teacher comes in, and while 'letting' you carry on with this work, she also made it clear that 'we bring you in as we have not got the time' Nothing to do with wanting to give the kids a unique experience, that only a professional, outsider can do!

Would you just want to tell them to take a running jump

Crikey - yes - its akin to calling you an unpaid supply teacher

You are doing them a huge favour - however it is viewed anyway.

vvv, I know - really pissed me off!

Maybe the head is the way to go!

Yeah, go to the organ grinder. By-pass the monkey.
You are voluntary so no need to pussy-foot around.

Your work is important. Shakespeare needs to be seen not just heard. I hated Shakespeare for most of my school life because I didn't (literally) understand a word, foreign language. I had no idea what was going on as far as the plot was concerned. It wasn't until O level days (OK, so I am ancient) and I saw a production at the local Playhouse that I realised it wasn't all pompous pretentious nonsense.

I've got the most incapacitating hiccups. Better open another bottle I suppose.

Does the head value and support you in what you do? Could you speak to her about this teacher's attitude and perhaps say you are concerned about the lack of support and (possible) undermining of all your good work?

Crikey ... they would be MAD to lose you!! Where do you live? Bet our local school would snap you up!

Tell the head that you get the impression that you are stepping on someone's toes and that perhaps it would be better for staff morale to remove yourself (and your teams of professionals) and let this teacher be the driving force. I expect this teacher will rush to tell you how wonderful you are if she is faced with doing it all herself.

Of course, the head might just let you walk away, would that be more annoying to you than the irritating teacher?

I'd slap the patronising bitch. But then I'm due on.

Actually I agree with Bran.

I agree with Bran. Also take the higher ground and be sickly sweet and patronising with the new teacher. Say 'wait and see' a lot if she hasn't actually seen the finished product and keep coming on Mumsnet for witty putdowns you can weedle into the conversation
Don't let her get under your skin, she's not worth it. You know you are right and that the people who matter value you. Also she's new, she doesn't know what she's talking about, she probably thought she was expressing her gratitude and being complimentary!

so now with too much too drink... what is itI do?

say loudly "HOW VERY DARE YOU"!
how v v provoking..... she is clearly silly ungrateful chippy cow. what you do is clearly v worthwhile and fab..... advise rising above it and ignoring her....

letter sent!!!!

I think it is important to clarify some issues before I continue with the .....

On reflection I don't think you really meant to suggest that my role as director is the equivalent of a supply teacher
because the staff are too pressurised!

My understanding is that the philosophy behind these annual productions is that the young people have the opportunity to work with a professional theatre director, over and above their day to day curriculum activities.

I feel very privileged that I am able to make this contribution. I have enjoyed the high motivation from the young
people and adults involved in the productions of the past two years.

I am sure that any adults who may be involved will feel strong enough to stand up to me!

I sincerely hope we can clarify any misunderstandings so that the production can move forward with united and creative inspiration

Kind regards