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Rainbowsunshine21 · 10/02/2022 08:55

Hi everyone,

Sorry about the ramble, I'm stuck in a very difficult situation/place at the moment.

I have been subject to what I believe is targeting by a more senior member of staff. It has left me totally demoralised.

I have been cornered multiple times by this member of staff in 1-1 meetings. These meetings have been sprung upon me with no prior warning, so I've had no chance to get a supporting member of staff or to fight my case - I've ended up a nervous mess.

Feedback in these meetings has been brutal and left me on the verge of tears. Questioning my ability and why I wanted to be a teacher. It's also ruined my weekends and has left me exhausted as I've spent all weekend crying. No targets, no feedback in writing has been given.

I have 45 children in my class with no other teacher. I'm struggling with this alone.

I have also had their back turned on me whilst speaking, insinuations (related to the feedback) made in front of other staff and have been humiliated in front of a large number of staff by this person.

Sorry I can't post too many specifics as it would be too outing.

Any advice in this situation I would greatly appreciated.

Thank you Daffodil

OP posts:
chocolateisavegetable · 10/02/2022 09:34

Two things to start with - keep a record with all incidents and dates, and contact your union.

Turquoiseblueorbubblepink · 10/02/2022 14:02

Slightly different advice from me is to leave.

You can try union involvement and all the things that you ‘should’ do but it’s unlikely this is a game you’ll win and even if you do, you’ll wreck your mental health in the process. Leave and move on.

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