I broke up from work earlier this week and on my first day of leave I received a long message from a member of leadership at the place I work giving me a telling off about something I had not done (due to lack of time). This has resulted in a student not being able to be pulled up about their behaviour as I hadn’t documented in enough detail. In my opinion there is more than enough evidence and I feel I am being blamed unfairly. The whole thing has really upset me and it is the final straw for me. To receive that message on a day off after an incredibly challenging term is unbelievable. I have decided that I am not willing to give any more to a career that takes away so much.
I am a single parent and my own children get what’s left of me after this job has taken so much. I am beyond furious at the state of a teacher’s workload in this country and how we are blamed for everything. It is no wonder so many people leave the profession. I am apparently an ‘outstanding’ teacher, but I just can’t work with these ridiculous expectations anymore. I have raised the issue of time and workload so many times. Management is not listening. It is breaking my heart that my own children are not getting the best of me.
Unfortunately, I cannot leave for the next 18 months due to the fact I am doing a work related qual and would really like to finish it. However, after that I will be seeking other opportunities. I enjoy teaching, but absolutely can’t bear excessive pointless paperwork, the lack of trust in teachers and the unwillingness of the government to do anything about the workload of a teacher. I am wondering if working for some kind of training organisation would be better? I would like to remain in education in some capacity as I am so passionate about it. It’s all I ever wanted to do. Can anyone share any experiences of the kind of professions people have found happiness in?