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[anatasia]

I left my job this year. I had a hard time with a boss who didn't want me there and was very cruel to me. She informed me that she couldn't praise me as there was nothing to praise in my classroom for example. She screamed at me in front of my students. I have been applying for other jobs but was only selected for one interview which I pulled out of. I have a supply job lined up and a day booked next week. I'm so scared. I have to work but am frightened of being bullied. Please help me find my nerve

Oh I am so so sorry that this woman has made you feel like this.

Have you accessed any mental health support? Counselling or meditation may help with anxiety for you. Or you could contact Education Support - www.educationsupport.org.uk.

I promise you, even though I don't know you, that there would be lots and lots to praise in your classroom. I have just managed to hand my notice in at my current school, my HT and DHT tried to bring down my confidence and haven't praised me once in the 5 years I've worked there. I've had enough and attended every interview I could until I got offered a job. At that interview the other staff praised my teaching and manner with the children and I could feel myself come alive in the classroom again. I hope this story helps you a little bit too.

You can do this, you just may need some help to regain your confidence and self-belief. Good luck x

Thank you for taking the time to do this. It's really kind of you and congratulations on your new job! I hope your new school appreciates how lucky they are to have you. I will keep going. I hope I can get back to my old self