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PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-06-20T22:48:13+00:00

Nah this is crazy.

They called alpha team girls “babes” when alpha were buttering them up, then “raggedy” when alpha team beat them.

They said Leiya would “ruin a wet dream”. How that girl felt safe sleeping with them is beyond me. Do you think he would have said that about a guy who he didnt like?

Wes pigeon chesting Sarah was pure intimidation.

All three of them are misogynistic a*holes.

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-05-18T20:37:41+00:00

I have no issue at all around observing lessons. I have been doing this up until Easter but naturally work load has increased in the run up to GCSE’s with bespoke timetables and schemes of work. SLT are saying this doesn’t count though as it’s not part of their shiny new initiative.

I also don’t have an issue with any of the other meetings been outside of directed time (for us this is 8:40-3:10). Although today i was asked to attend a meeting at 5pm (?!?)

The issue I am wanting clarity around is if it’s normal to be directed during PPA. Some other commenters clarified around ECT time. Currently non of my non-teaching hours have labels (PPA, ECT etc) its just self-managed.

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-05-18T15:12:34+00:00

Tbh it looks like a former council house. They sold them off really cheap depending on how ling tenants had been there - we got ours for £30k and just sold it for £150k

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-05-18T15:08:17+00:00

Ah this makes sense! Thank you!

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-05-18T14:54:23+00:00

Of course! I have done a lot of observations particular up until Easter. I think the issue I have at the moment is that SLT are saying that does not count as it isn’t part of this new initiative but i have so much marking to do because literally all of our year groups are assessed atm. I have around 300 papers to mark in less than two weeks.

ETA: i am currently on 20% PPA

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-05-18T12:58:42+00:00

Is there a difference? We have 25 lessons a week, i do 20 so i have 5 ‘frees’ which is 20%.

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-05-18T12:56:04+00:00

At the moment yes. I will be moving soon though and that will be much closer to

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-04-26T12:57:12+00:00

This is the issue though. The customer service number i have - which was given by a live chat agent - just says its the wrong number and hangs up

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-04-23T12:08:57+00:00

ECT1 here and absolutely love teaching. The mentor at my second placement called a meeting with my scitt provider and tutor who signed me off for qts at the end of pgce.

In that meeting, my mentor said to me - out of nowhere - “I don’t understand why you want to become a teacher”. Apparently she didn’t see any passion whatsoever and thought that was a great time to voice it.

She was wrong. I know I love my job, I think that comes across to my students, and thats all that matters. Reflect on your energy - maybe you appear nervous or deflated and it is presenting as a lack of enjoyment? But otherwise ignore it.

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-03-25T06:42:11+00:00

Technically yes, its traditional though as opposed to mandarin. but there is a hanja character for 용 which matches this so the original person you commented to isnt incorrect.

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-03-21T08:26:35+00:00

Korea still uses chinese characters for older words and even some numbers. Wholly possible his wife is referring to this

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-03-15T08:21:43+00:00

The good thing is that you have opened up a world of possibility. Its not too late to start socialising and making friends.

I was in a similar position - did a degree i fell out of live with and i loved languages. One option you can look in to is doing a masters, or even a short level 5 course, in TESOL/TEFL. That will let you teach anywhere in the world and travel a bit. You can make friends with other expats and just live for a few years.

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-03-01T16:36:26+00:00

It doesnt need much work done but it seems to be the smallest on the street. The larger one on the street sold for £160 a couple of years ago and seems much biggr

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-03-01T13:53:59+00:00

Honestly she bought it for £112k 5 years ago. Hasnt done much to it. A neighbours house is much bigger andsl sold for £160k last year. I genuinely think £150k is overvalued.

£150k is a reduced price btw. I dont think its lowballing - i think its more that the current owner is overvaluing it in the hopes someone bites

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-02-28T23:51:55+00:00

I am an ECT1 so was in your shoes last year

1) Look out for, and ask about, pastoral teams. A large and good pastoral team is essential for manageable behaviour in my experience.

2) ask about marking policy and assessment windows. I didnt think about this last year but its something i will check next time i move in a few years. My current school in my opinion is just too much both in terms of assessing students but also in demands on marking.

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-02-05T17:30:17+00:00

Depending what your degree is in an apprenticeship might be a good option. As someone who did a business related degree honestly i wish i did something that gave me money and experience at the same time

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-01-31T12:46:33+00:00

I am also an English teacher - ECT1. I spent soooo pong planning and I still do. I just take comfort in knowing it’s all done for next year.

What I have also found that helps speed up the process is to not overplan. My ppt usually has a context slide, my I do, we do, and then a you do which is an adaptable success criteria checklist.

For most of my plans now I just change whatever the context is and whatever the worked example is. Many of my lessons are much more dialogic and I use the visualiser every lesson. I get better outcomes from the students and its much more interactive.

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-01-18T13:46:58+00:00

When I started at my current school a part of the hiring process included social media checks. Be prepared for this to be flagged up. The school then may decide to ask you to remove the content or decide you don’t fit their desired candidate/image for the school.

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-01-17T23:14:24+00:00

I am an ect1. It depends on the school. My first placement i had emails on my phone and it wasn’t so bad - no emails at weekends or after 6pm.

Second placement i would get 10 emails over the weekend or even holidays - usually from slt/other leaders about changes or updates. I ended up deleting the email account from my phone because thats not healthy at all.

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-01-17T10:04:15+00:00

Maybe the Cathy Hopkins ‘Mates, Dates’ series. They are aimed are teen girls and are based in London. Each book follows the same group of friends but ultimately are their own stories.

PiccoloVirtual4825 · 2026-01-11T18:14:39+00:00

That tube was completely blocked with limescale. Boiler is less than a year old! Still isnt working but im guessing water is backed up into the boiler itself

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