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ltichbon · 04/03/2021 08:42

I've been teaching for 12 years now and feel kind of stuck. I never made it higher than a classroom teacher as fell pregnant the year things were being put in place for that and my school doesn't support progression past main scale on a part time role.
When I was young and carefree I loved the music side of things in the primary curriculum and would do the choir etc.
Since I went on maternity leave 6years ago and came back part time I've lost the joy of that.

I definitely struggled to find who I am as a basic classroom teacher as in, it became a job. I didn't create the bonds with some of the children as I was adjusting to a job share.

6 years on and I've just come to realise that. I had an interview last year which is what made me finally realise I don't really know what I want out of my career at the moment. I'm not sure I'm 100% happy in my school so have tried to look around but can't settle on a path to follow.

My youngest won't start school until 2022 and I don't want too big a change before then. I've got time I think to try and find my passion again. Find my avenue but I have no idea where to start!

Anyone know of where I can get teachers career advice? Or some reading that might be useful.

Thanks.

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Mynextname · 04/03/2021 17:41

Sorry I am probably not much help as I am having my own career dilemmas.

Training in music therapy came to mind though? I think there are postgraduate courses in this and your experience in teaching and music would help.

hallamoo · 04/03/2021 18:32

'my school doesn't support progression past main scale on a part time role.' - you know this is discriminatory right?

ltichbon · 04/03/2021 23:19

@hallamoo

'my school doesn't support progression past main scale on a part time role.' - you know this is discriminatory right?
And of course, they haven't written it that way. But it was basically the message I got. I'm not the only one whose felt that.
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