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kerrythal · 16/11/2023 22:02

Worked part time at a school which is part of a MAT and recently they've decided we're going to fail Ofsted spectacularly so the pressure is insane. Constant book scrutinies, reprimanding, learning walks, have to send weekly planning to be analysed, and the children are under insane pressure too. Futile exercises 'for ofsted' which don't actually support the children's learning and take away valuable time. There have been issues I've not liked in the way the school is run since I started a year ago and wish I'd walked away then. Two teachers have handed in notice and several are on WRS. I desperately want to walk away and start afresh with somewhere with an entirely different culture but I need maternity pay as we want to start TTC soon. I feel panicky and shaky most days, and not to blow my own horn but know I'm a great teacher - yet feel like I'm drowning in negativity and scrutiny. I'm screwed aren't I.

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NightNightJohnBoy · 17/11/2023 06:23

Sorry to hear that. We're in a similar situation- Ofsted is due and they want 'outstanding'. Exercises, scrutinies and observations non stop.
I'm starting to look elsewhere but not sure if it is any better anywhere else.
Also a MAT btw. It's shit.

kerrythal · 17/11/2023 14:53

I will never work for another MAT again. They're toxic, poisonous places with no heart or care for either the children or staff. Genuinely don't know how some of the people I work under sleep at night.

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