Is it bad form to resign after one term in a new school?

[SandyBeachandtheDeckchairs]

As an NqT who is working over 55 hours a week I am beginning to question how much longer I can do this for. If it was just this year I could do it, but all staff seem to do the same at my school. The message seems to be that if we want the best school and the best for the kids, it's the least we can do. Staff are lovely but I have my own child who I would like to see sometimes! Can you change nqt jobs or will it reflect badly on me?
How do ask at interview what the working hours are? My plan is to get a job in a school much closer to home and look closely at staff retention figures first!

You will all be relieved to know that things are settling down at school today, I even managed to leave before the school shut today which is a big achievement.

I also have some amazing practical support too which makes it all feel more doable. As noble said previously, the hours aren't too bad if you feel in control of the situation, but feeling like you are sinking for 12 hours a day is pretty hideous.

Onwards and upwards! Not long till half term.

I am giddy at the prospect of a whole week off! The luxury. Have booked optician, hairdresser and dentist hashtag "living the dream"

Ha - I've got hairdresser, dentist, optician, and car MOT booked for next week. Rock n roll!

Sorry, the week after

My car is having it MOT as we speak Leccy .

I may even read a book for pleasure.

Your NQT year is always the worst. I remember some very dark times. If you can possibly keep going it will get better. The Autumn term is also the hardest and longest.
But I would say you should get used to working long hours during term time. I’m a secondary teacher and have been teaching for nearly 20 years but during term time I still work on average at least 60 hours a week. Most of my time spent is on marking. I try to do bare minimum during holidays so that I can get a proper rest and spend some quality time with my kids. I sometimes wonder whether it is all worth it but there aren’t many full time jobs allow you to spend 13 weeks+ holiday a year with your children!

Bring on half term!

update

Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know that I have a new very dynamic mentor, who has cleared my marking backlog, helped me with planning and basically given me my life back. I now start lessons knowing exactly (well nearly) what I'm doing, clear my marking swiftly and feel more in charge than I did before.
I still work really long hours, but because I feel like I know what I'm doing it's fine now.
Thanks everyone, for your advice and support!

Thumbs up!!

what happened to the old mentor?

Old mentor had her own class so not so much time to spend with me. New mentor is deputy head. -intervention- I think they underestimated the amount of 'support' I would need. For all it's benefits a PGCE does not give you quite the amount of school experience as a schools direct trained NQT. My fellow NQTs who trained at the school are way ahead of me.

😄 not any more they aren't!

Onward and upward!

Glad you are feeling more positive, I've taught on and off for a long time and my best (and only) piece of advice is 'good enough' is fine! Most children respond well to having a positive relationship with you and being taught 'good enough' lessons.