Thing is - I kmow I moan about my job, but basically I enjoy it. There is, however, so much crap that goes along with it these days, and other "stuff" that goes on (or that should and doesn't) that makes it very stressful. Unlike in the US, kids don't have to "pass" every subject each year, so there's no incentive for them to put in any effort if they don't want to. In a month or so, the year 9s (13-14 year olds) will choose which subjects they want to study for GCSE, and many of them just stop trying in those subjects they're not carrying on with. Add to that the fact that the school will be "under new management" from 1st March, and it's not a particularly pleasant environment at the moment. The one thing that makes it bearable is the people I work with who are a really great bunch.
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Thing is - I kmow I moan about my job, but basically I enjoy it. There is, however, so much crap that goes along with it these days, and other "stuff" that goes on (or that should and doesn't) that makes it very stressful. Unlike in the US, kids don't have to "pass" every subject each year, so there's no incentive for them to put in any effort if they don't want to. In a month or so, the year 9s (13-14 year olds) will choose which subjects they want to study for GCSE, and many of them just stop trying in those subjects they're not carrying on with. Add to that the fact that the school will be "under new management" from 1st March, and it's not a particularly pleasant environment at the moment. The one thing that makes it bearable is the people I work with who are a really great bunch.
I just hope I get a better timetable next year!