I am a parent who loves crying about teachers

[kellyegg]

Is this the best forum for me. I have never taught but understand that having 2 children makes me the consumate expert. I am jealous that I see teachers earning 40,000 a year whilst I have to survive on 8000 a year which is so unfair. I like to b itch about teachers on the playground and trash their reputations amongst my bingo playing friends. I have read many threads on here and feel sure it is the place for me.

emptyshell you are of course entitled to your incorrect opinions

"emptyshell you are of course entitled to your incorrect opinions"

very good passive aggression

you'll fit right in

I'm afraid mumsnet doesn't allow me to wave red stilettos in the air Kelly ...pity

emptyshell I've always found Kelly's posts to be light hearted (with just a hint of sarcasm when needed) it breaks the "tension" when things get a bit serious
TES has more than it's fair share of real Trolls!

How did I know this would be a kellyegg thread?!

Kellyegg- why aren't you earning the minimum wage?
My DB is a teacher in secondary school with a good physics degree from a good university, 10 years industry experienceteaching experience and look what he earns (outside London)

TEACHERS? PAY FROM SEPTEMBER 2010
Scale point Annual salary England and Wales excluding London
(
£ £ £ £
1 21,588
2 23,295
4 27,104
5 29,240
6 31,552
Source: School Teachers? Review Body

Do you think £21.5k is a good wage?

I think £21K is pretty good pay for someone starting out in teaching. Yes we could all earn more in the private sector and many of us did

Actually he has been teaching 5 years now so is on a lot moree than that.I was just using the £21.5 to illustrate what some teachers are on.
I actually think £21.5 for someone teaching reception children ABCs,glueing and glitter is OK.Not for teaching A level physics.

Not for teaching A level physics.

Wow! You think it's easier to teach kids to read and write and be members of a school community than to teach A level physics to bright kids who can already read and write?

Do you think reception teachers do less preperation / work less hours / what?

Not to mention A level classes rarely have 30 kids.

Waiting for the sparks to fly.....

To quote Kelly
I have never taught but understand that having 2 children makes me the consummate expert. [hilarious]

brassband a lot of of other newly qualified professionals are finding they have to work for nothing (intern ships) so if a NQT secures a job at £21K they are very fortunate.

Brassband, your post is exactly the reason I found kelly's so funny.

I teach older children and am in awe of all reception and Year 1 teachers (P.1 and 2 where I'm from) do.

Their teaching skills, organisation, knowledge of the curriculum and empathy never ceases to amaze me. Hats off to them and the wonderful job they do. I know I couldn't do it!

Glue and glitter...if only!!