Staff Room!!!

[ScienceTeacher]

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.

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

i dont realy want to teach any ore but needs must

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

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!

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

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.

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!

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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)

Good luck with Ofsted. xx

Marking ,like painting the Forth Bridge...

Where's Trulymadlydeeply? I used to work with her. if anyone sees her on another thread, will they send her over?

She used to live in France, but now is teaching Y8 . I need to understand this.......

Oooh good luck mb! We were done last term -it's rigorous and thorough but we survived! Whizzz - TAs are wonderful!! I manage a team of 10 and I know exactly how essential they are to the smooth running of a school. Slouchy - I agree that H of Y job is a tough one, but you say you've done it before so you know what you'll be taking on. Fingers crossed you get an interview.

Ta's are wonderful! They always know everything going on as well

god i am dreasing going back ot teaching.
farkign plannign markign shiteola

Well I do know who the good teachers are and who are the ones that could be 'a bit better organised'

Now that this thread have started, I've got a question for you all..... Just out of interest, do you know the teaching load of the SENCO in your school? ( As opposed to admin time). I'm interested because from SENCOs i know, this really varies from virtually no curriculum teaching to a really full teaching timetable. So, if you can let me know a) size of your school b) SENCO's teaching hours I'd be grateful. I won't let you know what proportion of teaching I do yet - I'll wait and see what replies i get to see if I'm being shafted!!

I loath marking, I never seem to have books where I can make sensible comments for improvement.

Either the books are so disorganised that I don't know where to start, or they are doing really well, and it is hard to find rome for improvement that doesn't sound like nagging!

I love planning and preparing stuff

I teach part time (job share) in a huge comprehensive - Geography KS3, GCSE and A level as well as some Year 7 and 8 RE.

Returned to work in September after a 7 year break and so far so good.

dds are 7 and 4.

and I'm sulkng atm as City as losing in the Cup

is there a box of biscuits hiding somewhere?

I'm on a career break, but am beginning to think about going back now. I teach/taught MFL and would like to go back pt, but even ft is like gold dust round here.

I spent two years doing supply and contract work. I would be happy to share my experience. Not sure if it was good or bad, but I thought it was OK .

I had a long time off and found that this time was essential getting back into the profession.