To cut a long story short I have returned to teaching after a 2 year break. I was so enthusiastic and happy about getting the job, it's part time and although not in my subject, I was happy to kinda muddle along learning as go. 2 1/2 weeks in.... confidence gone, tearful, nervous etc.. etc.. I feel like a little girl completely out of depth and all these teachers know what they are doing and what they are talking about and I have not got a clue. All the time I have to teach a subject I feel inadequate to teach and deal with rude, stroppy students. I can't deal with the unpleasantness at all. I find myself reacting like a mum rather than a teacher .... they, the other staff, all seem so together and I feel that they think I am this flakey, weeping woman who can't cope. Actually they would be right!! Not sure why I am posting this.. just had to let off steam. I've taught for over 16 years and never felt like this ever. My kids are all school age and I'm lucky to be going to work because I love teaching, not for the money. I just feel so out of my depth and am worried how i will be perceived if I ask for help... I'm sure I will just start crying.... Oh God, why did I go back????? I'm dreading tomorrow...