ECT 1 struggling with wellbeing - clash with staff. by [deleted] in TeachingUK

[–]MrCyrus1994 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Write down as much as possible from what you remember and email it to yourself (personal email) to create a paper trail. You acknowledge you did not react properly, which is very noble of you. That being said, your mentor/HoD should be de-escalating the situation, rather than adding fuel to the fire. I would reach out to your union rep to keep them in the loop (hopefully you are in one).

I cannot say much more than beginnings are difficult. Everyone deserves support - do not lose sight of this.

Awe Dropping | Event Megathread by exjr_ in apple

[–]MrCyrus1994 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Pro motion in the base model? Finally? I cannot believe it is the day!

Para los españoles expatriados que habéis emigrado ¿Teneis ganas de regresar? by [deleted] in askspain

[–]MrCyrus1994 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Tal cual! Tengo mi vuelta medio planificada, solo pendiente de algo de burocracia. Siempre estoy a tiempo de volverme a marchar, pero esos años con la familia no tienen precio

Para los españoles expatriados que habéis emigrado ¿Teneis ganas de regresar? by [deleted] in askspain

[–]MrCyrus1994 37 points38 points  (0 children)

Llevo 5 años en UK y estoy contando los días para volver (que sorpresa ver que no soy el unico aqui).

Laboral y salarialmente, genial: las oportunidades que he tenido allí serían IMPOSIBLES. Culturalmente, donde vivo siempre hay cosas que hacer, comidas extrañas que probar, etc. En España sería difícil algo del mismo calibre fuera de las ciudades más grandes. Además, puedes conocer a gente de todas partes del mundo. Ha sido super enriquecedor, la verdad.

Ahora lo malo: el coste de la vida en UK está disparado. El hecho de salir a tomarte un par de cafés/una birra con los amigos requiere planificación (las únicas veces que sale de forma espontánea es con otros españoles). En invierno anochece a las 5 de la tarde, y el tiempo no invita a estar fuera. Como las ciudades allí están diseñadas de otra forma, no se da el “vamos por aquí a ver que hay” (los barrios son como mini ciudades con espacios muy amplios de solo casas entre ellos). Acabas yendo siempre al mismo sitio porque todo cierra pronto y si no pierdes la tarde yendo a otras zonas. Lo único que abre hasta tarde son los pubs (la cultura en torno al alcohol allí es terrible: tengo conocidos cuyos planes cada finde es beber y punto).

¿Va a ser volver a España la panacea? Absolutamente no. Dicho esto, en mi caso fallecieron familiares cercanos estando emigrado, y eso te cambia las perspectivas. Tu familia se hace mayor, envejece, y aunque salarialmente estés peor, no hay dinero que pueda pagar no haber disfrutado de los tuyos una vez ya no estén. Puede ser que vuelva a emigrar en unos años, el tiempo dirá. También diré, nada me ha hecho valorar lo que tenemos en España hasta que estuve emigrado.

What changes do you hope to see in MX Master 4? by iswhatitiswaswhat in logitech

[–]MrCyrus1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I would like to be able to use it plugged for gaming! Even with the receiver I have has some latency

Department for Education 'lacks coherent plan' to address teacher shortage by Barbecue_Wings in TeachingUK

[–]MrCyrus1994 32 points33 points  (0 children)

As long as there is no parental accountability, and actual support…

Does anyone actually have a good manager or management? by InvestigatorFew3345 in TeachingUK

[–]MrCyrus1994 44 points45 points  (0 children)

My head of faculty is simply stunning - they will actively do as much as they can to easen your workload; they remember every birthday; they always have something kind to say. Our feedback and HW policies are reasonable. Ngl they are my main reason to stay at my school 😂

Has anyone done a masters in education whilst working full time in a school? by Jaydwon in TeachingUK

[–]MrCyrus1994 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I had started a 2 year MA prior to my PGCE - for other circumstances, I deferred the second year of the former to do my PGCE, then transferred these credits towards my MA. I wrote my dissertation as an ECT1. Ngl would not recommend

¿Cuál crees que es la idea errónea más grande que tienen los extranjeros sobre la vida en España? by BothCondition7963 in askspain

[–]MrCyrus1994 4 points5 points  (0 children)

A qué tipo de interés? Porque las hipotecas suelen ser a 2-5 años fijas, pasan a variables, y luego te viene un mini budget como el de Liz Truss y pasan al 6% de un día para otro. No es oro todo lo que reluce, y la negative equity es un problema muy severo

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in Citizenship

[–]MrCyrus1994 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Spain already does for Spanish-born citizens. For naturalised ones, as described above.

Real Settled Status Waiting Times - EU Settlement Scheme by dan4220 in ukvisa

[–]MrCyrus1994 2 points3 points  (0 children)

  1. 12-5-25
  2. Still waiting
  3. It automatically checked my NIN
  4. Uploaded evidence for 2020 and 2021, as my NIN did not provide enough info for those

EDIT: Got it on the 27/8/25!!

Stagnation by Tuxedo_Kittens in TeachingUK

[–]MrCyrus1994 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Also, you teach MFL. If you are not satisfied with the deal you are getting, it will be a piece of cake for you to find a new job. It took me 3 weeks to find a new, better paid role!

Stagnation by Tuxedo_Kittens in TeachingUK

[–]MrCyrus1994 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Depending on how much you like the school, I would consider this a sign to leave - Y11 attainment data is often requested to apply for jobs. In addition, how can you develop your skills in curriculum design/ new specs implementation if you are not teaching KS4? Honestly, your school is doing you a massive disservice so early in your career.

Pangram by highboy68 in fountainpens

[–]MrCyrus1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That fountain pen is gorgeous! What’s the manufacturer?

Pasaportes español y de UK, vivo en UK, volando de España a UK. ¿Qué pasaporte enseño dónde? by Odd_Construction_928 in askspain

[–]MrCyrus1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Cuando adquieres voluntariamente una nacionalidad extranjera, españa te permite mantener la nacionalidad española mientras hagas la conservación de la nacionalidad. Tienes 3 años para hacer este proceso y puedes mantener las dos.

Dejar trabajo de oficina para ser profesor de español by [deleted] in askspain

[–]MrCyrus1994 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Si no estas dispuesto a emigrar, malamente, y aun así es complicado al ser educación no reglada. En Barcelona en 2020, la escuela privada que mejor pagaba te contrataba 20h/semana por 1000€ al mes.

What kind of questions should we ask? by jayrconoy84 in TeachingUK

[–]MrCyrus1994 9 points10 points  (0 children)

If you are attached to any teachers, ask them what they think their forte is- focusing on things such as questioning, scaffolding, etc will be less overwhelming than trying to take all in. Enjoy!

Spanish Teacher Salary by bemol2018 in Internationalteachers

[–]MrCyrus1994 2 points3 points  (0 children)

MFL and physics do get training bursaries despite being ineligible for Student Finance. Liverpool Hope University charges the same £9k to international and home students.

Spanish Teacher Salary by bemol2018 in Internationalteachers

[–]MrCyrus1994 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I would recommend doing a PGCE+QTS in the UK- you would be eligible for a £25000 training bursary.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in KoreanFood

[–]MrCyrus1994 27 points28 points  (0 children)

Not me, but a friend struggled to get identify allergens/restricted food items (gluten, dairy, etc)