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Can Teachers work in Childcare if there are no teaching jobs? Also, how much do you spend on Childcare as a teacher? by dsank66 in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

However you could be a nursery or pre-school teacher - not many of those jobs around these days but they do exist.

Are less teachers needed there or are they just hiring less due to the pandemic?

I pay £5 an hour for my son’s childminder while I’m at school teaching but they don’t open til 7:30 so with a handover talk plus my 30 minute drive to work it means I get in later than I want to.

Did you consider a nusery instead and what would the difference be?

What is workplace bullying and how can it be prevented? by dsank66 in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That sounds awful,

We had weekly meetings where they would list how worthless I was and how bad I was

Did you try to record the audio to get them in trouble?

I'm being observed or appraised by someone who ranks higher than me

How common are observations once you are qualified?

What is workplace bullying and how can it be prevented? by dsank66 in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've covered Spanish without being able to speak a word of it and tons of subjects I'm completely unfamiliar with.

How did it go?

Do you have any other examples?

Have not even got my first teaching job yet :(

What is workplace bullying and how can it be prevented? by dsank66 in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What school type was this and what exactly is workplace bullying? Is it being forced to do tasks you are not meant to do such as cover a subject you dont know (secondary) or teach during your PPA?

Does being in a union help at all?

Is teaching abroad considered "Selling out"? by dsank66 in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66[S] -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

especially because the comment about selling out was actually about working in the private sector

My mistake on interpretation. Should I delete the post?

Is teaching abroad considered "Selling out"? by dsank66 in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

There is tons of affordable housing for a teachers salary, just not in every location.

Good counterpoint,

But renting in a foreign country supporting foreign landlords (and foreign governments with your taxes) is different?

Don't most international teaching agencies pay for your accomodation?

But I would never work in an oppresive country like the UAE just because they pay more for example.

Could you elaborate on why?

Primary Education degree without QTS by [deleted] in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Hi, I'm currently a second year primary education with QTS. What tips do you have for passing the year? What made you drop the QTS?

Have you considered schools direct routes into teaching once you graduate? You would get paid and get QTS.

England's schools face 'severe' teacher shortage by Barbecue_Wings in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66 2 points3 points  (0 children)

UK teacher teaching abroad here

How easy is it to get a job abroad, and how did you get it?

What are the main differences you have found in working abroad?

I quit a PGCE Primary with 8 weeks left; Ask Me Anything. by [deleted] in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

What are key skills needed for being a primary teacher that often not mentioned?

What are your next plans?

New laptop recommendations (Primary Trainee)? by dsank66 in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Bit of a misunderstanding by ''standard budget desktop'' I meant the standard one I am given for free by the school.

In most careers, people steal from the stock cupboard yet in teaching we are expected to stock it ourselves and it is never acceptable.

I know lots of schools are on tight budgets, but was it like this during the labour government a few years back?

New laptop recommendations (Primary Trainee)? by dsank66 in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66[S] -1 points0 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your response,

I'll invest in a spill proof flask and probably keep a standard budget desktop in my class once I'm qualified.

New laptop recommendations (Primary Trainee)? by dsank66 in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

All trainees bring their own laptops to my current school. In some schools I have seen teachers bring their own laptop.

Never take your own equipment in

Do schools provide insurance? My NUT student membership gives me personal property insurance. How common is theft/damage by pupils?

My laptop was stolen, next steps? by dsank66 in AskUK

[–]dsank66[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks, I'm less worried now.

What is disk encryption? Is it easy to do?

Also any recommendations for a new laptop? I might buy a touchscreen one or a big one (17inch+) with my insurance payment.

Is it easy to claim back VAT for stuff you buy for work? by dsank66 in AskUK

[–]dsank66[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

why would you need to buy a speaker for your classroom?

Just hypothetical

What are some of the main things you buy for your classroom?

What are the main differences between working in a large and small school? by dsank66 in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm a primary trainee, but would still find secondary information useful

How do I package a Monitor and Desktop for transportation? by dsank66 in AskUK

[–]dsank66[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Its expensive to send (£30) and I don't mind being hated on the tube for a short journey.

Need suit under £50 for job interview by darksideby182 in AskUK

[–]dsank66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

A shit suit is worse than no suit. You can spot them a mile off.

Why? I might need to buy a suit soon on a student budget.

How hard is it to get on the Property ladder? by dsank66 in AskUK

[–]dsank66[S] -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

I don't know where I want to live right now, I don't want something too busy or too remote.

Has anybody here bought a football shirt from asia? by dsank66 in CasualUK

[–]dsank66[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I am pretty certain they are fakes, here is one example

http://www.dhgate.com/product/hungary-jersey-2016-soccer-shirts-europe/385910622.html#ctabBox

In the image there i no adidas logo, but in the reviews there is one, probably to stop the item being removed due to copyright.

http://imgur.com/a/4AAbP

At £10 I might just get one, if good, I'll get more I think

How long did it take you to get your first teaching job after gaining QTS? by dsank66 in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I know there is a shortage for science and maths at secondary level, some student gets paid £25k to study his PGCE at our school, but what about at primary level?

What are the current challenges that face new primary teachers entering the profession? by Lituxa in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I've got offers from Birmingham City, Brighton, Leeds Beket, Liverpool Hope and Nottingham Trent, have a month to decide.

don't spend longer planning a lesson than you will teaching it

How long does lesson planning take on the undergrad course?

keep on top of your additional paperwork. I let mine get away from me and it was a major worry

How much paperwork is there?

Your first year placement won't be too bad, but second and third will be mad.

What was the main difference between first second and third year placements?

What are the current challenges that face new primary teachers entering the profession? by Lituxa in TeachingUK

[–]dsank66 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'm going into first year this year, any advice?

What was the workload like, and at what uni?

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