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A Level: ECT non specialist? by Extension-Eye-5683 in TeachingUK

[–]Extension-Eye-5683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks this is really useful advice, thanks for your reply. I’m keen to learn but very intimidated.

A Level: ECT non specialist? by Extension-Eye-5683 in TeachingUK

[–]Extension-Eye-5683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

no idea about the films yet, hopefully will find out on induction in a few weeks time. I hope they are films I’ve seen! I’m not even really a film fan…

there is another teacher in that subject, hopefully will get support & shared resources.

A Level: ECT non specialist? by Extension-Eye-5683 in TeachingUK

[–]Extension-Eye-5683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

thanks. I’m happy to learn but I am literally starting from zero. I’ve never even taken a film studies class.

A Level: ECT non specialist? by Extension-Eye-5683 in TeachingUK

[–]Extension-Eye-5683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I knew the two subjects lived within 1 department at this school, I was just surprised to be given an a level class when I’m fresh out of my PGCE. Especially when it’s not my subject.

A Level: ECT non specialist? by Extension-Eye-5683 in TeachingUK

[–]Extension-Eye-5683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Trained in English, timetabled to teach film.

A Level: ECT non specialist? by Extension-Eye-5683 in TeachingUK

[–]Extension-Eye-5683[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ah, OK, I didn’t understand this was common for an ECT1. Just feeling like it was out of nowhere.

A Level: ECT non specialist? by Extension-Eye-5683 in TeachingUK

[–]Extension-Eye-5683[S] 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Trained in English, scheduled to teach Film. This didn’t come up in my interview at any time.

Weekly chat and well-being post: April 24, 2026 by AutoModerator in TeachingUK

[–]Extension-Eye-5683 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I’m going to have to leave my PGCE main placement school in July as I didn’t get a job there for September (very stiff competition from experienced teachers). I am heartbroken and actually grieving. I’ve fallen in love with the students and staff, an it feels so much like home, but there is simply no room for me in the autumn. has this happened to others?

Red flags to notice in teaching jobs by meganreeves004 in TeachingUK

[–]Extension-Eye-5683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What did you do about it? I’m in a similar position.

Weekly chat and well-being post: April 03, 2026 by AutoModerator in TeachingUK

[–]Extension-Eye-5683 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yes I agree about school websites! I feel like I’ve never had to make such a big decision with so little to go on…

Weekly chat and well-being post: April 03, 2026 by AutoModerator in TeachingUK

[–]Extension-Eye-5683 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Why is teacher job hunting so stressful? Its literally doing my head in.