Stressed

[70hoursaweekandcounting]

I can't do it anymore - chest pains, 70 hours a week, crying daily, no home life, no life at all - feeling like we are trying to be caught out - still a 'good' teacher. But feel like I am just existing - No time for my own children - what do I do ?

Resign and do supply while you look for a job share or a lovely school with a more manageable workload and supportive ethos? I did exactly that nearly 3 years ago now. No job is worth crying every night over or more important than your health.

Thanks - worried about money :(. Is supply regular ?

Would you consider teaching in Scotland? It is very, very different.

I would consider it but unfortunately too far away from me !!!!!! the pressure is unbearable - I have barely slept in the last week - I have already made up my mind to resign-

I found it fine. I only do infants and wouldn't really travel to schools more than 30 mins away so if you can do all ages and travel further you'll get even more work.

It's hard to get used to at first but then schools rebook you and you build up regular schools that way. I found word of mouth through teacher friends the best way to get supply work but I also joined a couple of agencies. People say thank you and ask for you to come back which boosts your confidence.

From now is when the jobs for Sept will start to come out in abundance though so I'd start updating your personal statement etc if I were you. It'll make you feel as though you are being pro-active about your situation at least.

Does anyone at work know you're this unhappy?

Ohhhhh yes - but we have had so many staff leave its unbelievable - Have rang the union loads this year (never before in my 10 years of teaching) Really unreasonable demands - I can't wait to leave -

Was it prompted by a change of Head?

How did you guess ?

I've been there! Definitely leave and go and work for someone who deserves your commitment, skill and work ethic. It will never get better.

Thanks for the advice - Iknow I have together out and rationally I know I am worth more - can I do the next term :(. - Don't think I can :(

Scotland isn't as bad but it's certainly not good. Seen so many colleagues in tears last term .

If you resign straight after Easter can you leave at half term?

Have already resigned but cant leave until summer -

Independent school?

Sent you a PM and no