Author Topic: The Teachers' Thread (Read 180951 times)

Well done. I went through one Ofsted in my first school and it was absolutely toxic.

The difference in the way private schools are inspected is massive. So unfair how state schools have such an inept way of being inspected - creates unreasonable pressure.

UntouchableLuis · « **Reply #2088 on:** February 7, 2022, 01:39:31 pm »

Anyone else let down by their exam boards today? Expected them to make the exams a lot fairer then they have done.

TheKid. · « **Reply #2089 on:** February 7, 2022, 08:34:50 pm »

Yep. Did fuck all for my subject

smicer07 · « **Reply #2090 on:** February 7, 2022, 08:38:04 pm »

Quote from: UntouchableLuis on February 7, 2022, 01:39:31 pm

Anyone else let down by their exam boards today? Expected them to make the exams a lot fairer then they have done.

Shite for MFL. Basically nothing adapted.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #2091 on:** February 7, 2022, 09:09:11 pm »

Basically nearly everything in detail, but they could ask about literally anything at all

Not helpful

smicer07 · « **Reply #2092 on:** September 24, 2022, 11:57:53 am »

Anyone voted for strike action today?let's take these Tory mugs down.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #2093 on:** September 24, 2022, 12:01:36 pm »

And they wonder why we can’t recruit…

This year, we have filled 19% of physics training spaces. Most don’t have a physics qualification either…

We are in serious trouble

Charlie Adams fried egg · « **Reply #2094 on:** March 21, 2023, 11:43:08 am »

Any thoughts from the teachers on here about the Newbury head who has refused access to OFSTED in the wake of the tragic suicide of the headteacher in Caversham?

UntouchableLuis · « **Reply #2095 on:** March 21, 2023, 01:04:05 pm »

Quote from: Charlie Adams fried egg on March 21, 2023, 11:43:08 am

Any thoughts from the teachers on here about the Newbury head who has refused access to OFSTED in the wake of the tragic suicide of the headteacher in Caversham?

It's a brave thing to do. If she didn't consult the governors I can see her being sacked.

The fact that Ofsted continue to inspect currently doesn't look good. I also know from working in the state sector for 4 years that Ofsted causes ridiculous levels of stress, good leaders and teachers to leave and students to get a very raw deal.

Ofsted are not fit for purpose in any way shape or form.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #2096 on:** March 21, 2023, 02:14:04 pm »

I think she’s very very naive myself.

Rage against the machine? Maybe, but this isn’t the way to do it.

UntouchableLuis · « **Reply #2097 on:** March 21, 2023, 09:19:50 pm »

Quote from: TepidT2O on March 21, 2023, 02:14:04 pm

I think she’s very very naive myself.

Rage against the machine? Maybe, but this isn’t the way to do it.

It would only change with mass HT strikes IMO. A collective decision from Heads not to engage with Ofsted. But governors wouldn't allow it.

The whole system is fucked.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #2098 on:** March 21, 2023, 09:21:05 pm »

Quote from: UntouchableLuis on March 21, 2023, 09:19:50 pm

It would only change with mass HT strikes IMO. A collective decision from Heads not to engage with Ofsted. But governors wouldn't allow it.

The whole system is fucked.

She didn’t go ahead with it in the end….

Backed down.

androulla · « **Reply #2099 on:** July 19, 2023, 11:27:21 pm »

Happy summer break everyone! 😊
Rest, relax and do all the things you love xx

Roughie Scouse · « **Reply #2100 on:** July 20, 2023, 08:58:59 am »

Heard a school got the call yesterday, section 5 on last two days, unreal

TepidT2O · « **Reply #2101 on:** July 20, 2023, 09:04:40 am »

Quote from: Roughie Scouse on July 20, 2023, 08:58:59 am

Heard a school got the call yesterday, section 5 on last two days, unreal

What kind of sick fuck does that?

The last two days of school are not representative, they never are, they never have been, they never will be.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #2102 on:** July 21, 2023, 10:26:10 pm »

25 years up today!

I’d have got less for murder

Oscarmac · « **Reply #2103 on:** July 21, 2023, 10:32:03 pm »

Congrats! But more importantly how many years left....?

TepidT2O · « **Reply #2104 on:** July 21, 2023, 10:56:19 pm »

Quote from: Oscarmac on July 21, 2023, 10:32:03 pm

Congrats! But more importantly how many years left....?

I’m not really sure. Is retirement age 67? That’s still ages

John C · « **Reply #2105 on:** July 21, 2023, 11:05:08 pm »

Quote from: TepidT2O on July 21, 2023, 10:26:10 pm

25 years up today!
I’d have got less for murder

Good on you mate, honestly.

TepidT2O · « **Reply #2106 on:** July 21, 2023, 11:13:33 pm »

Quote from: John C on July 21, 2023, 11:05:08 pm

Good on you mate, honestly.

it’s the worlds least boring job…

John C · « **Reply #2107 on:** July 21, 2023, 11:25:29 pm »

Quote from: TepidT2O on July 21, 2023, 11:13:33 pm

it’s the worlds least boring job…

Tough though, as a vocation. Tough at every level.

UntouchableLuis · « **Reply #2108 on:** July 22, 2023, 06:17:56 pm »

Quote from: TepidT2O on July 20, 2023, 09:04:40 am

What kind of sick fuck does that?

The last two days of school are not representative, they never are, they never have been, they never will be.

Load of shite and everyone knows it. The last week of the year and the Christmas week should be off limits other than for data or safeguarding analysis.

It's this kind of attitude from Ofsted that is driving Heads and teachers out in their droves and which led to the tragic suicide of that Head. They just have absolutely no compassion or idea what it's like day in day out for staff.

AndyInVA · « **Reply #2109 on:** July 23, 2023, 10:29:35 am »

Quote from: Oscarmac on July 21, 2023, 10:32:03 pm

Congrats! But more importantly how many years left....?

haha - I have several friends who are teachers and now that we are all older, the question of how many years left always comes up when I see them.

because the united states is very 'state based' you can work for one state for 20 years or so, get a retirement package from one state, and then drive to the nearest school in the closest state, and then work another 15 years or so

TepidT2O · « **Reply #2110 on:** November 8, 2023, 09:15:53 pm »

5 hours sleep in two days?

Huge anxiety?

Yep… that’s OFSTED.

We’re very pleased with the result, but boy was that intense

UntouchableLuis · « **Reply #2111 on:** November 9, 2023, 12:44:13 pm »

Quote from: TepidT2O on November 8, 2023, 09:15:53 pm

5 hours sleep in two days?

Huge anxiety?

Yep… that’s OFSTED.

We’re very pleased with the result, but boy was that intense

Well done mate. Horrible process.

On another note - has anyone in the independent sector had their school aim to leave the TPS? Think we could be under threat soon but no way would I go back to state. I'm 10 years in to my career. How fucked am I if I have to leave the TPS? Think we can opt to stay in but have to fund 5% of it ourselves in that case.

The alternative scheme they're offering is a direct contribution one.

reddebs · « **Reply #2112 on:** January 11, 2024, 06:35:48 pm »

Any of you fancy escaping to this?

https://www.myjobscotland.gov.uk/councils/highland-council/jobs/principal-teacher-primary-kilchoan-primary-hgh15763-362565?fbclid=IwAR3AlXTPNM8ZKMXtPYNZkg1C8Hu6-trQ7i1W37Z2itMC_GBnObc5ttfnldo

Oscarmac · « **Reply #2113 on:** January 11, 2024, 10:42:24 pm »

Presume you'd need Gaelic? Here in Ireland you get €3.5k extra for teaching in Gaelic/Irish speaking areas.

reddebs · « **Reply #2114 on:** January 12, 2024, 07:21:34 am »

Quote from: Oscarmac on January 11, 2024, 10:42:24 pm

Presume you'd need Gaelic? Here in Ireland you get €3.5k extra for teaching in Gaelic/Irish speaking areas.

Not sure it's essential but is encouraged.