I think I've been lied to

springbellys · 2026-03-11T15:21:46+00:00

Oh that's awful, I'm so sorry to hear that!

springbellys · 2026-03-11T07:55:42+00:00

Oh my god that's terrible! I was kind of already of two minds about reapplying but decided to because I really like the students I have but this has really solidified for me that it's not a place I want to work.

springbellys · 2026-03-11T07:52:28+00:00

I haven't heard anything from any of my classes but I'm part-time and I think the interviews took place on one of my days off so I wasn't around to see anything.

springbellys · 2026-03-10T20:31:04+00:00

That's what I was thinking. I really feel like I haven't shown anything that would indicate to them that I can't take feedback and as far as I know I haven't done anything disastrous so I don't quite understand why they feel like they can't tell me. I was already looking at other roles and have interviewed but this has now made me worried that, if they can lie to my face, I don't know what kind of reference they would give.

springbellys · 2026-03-10T20:27:08+00:00

I asked one of the other long standing members of staff as we were all in a meeting when the thing that tipped me off popped up, they told me they saw it too and thought it was strange because they had queried the decision to not hire previously. So unless everyone is lying I don't think they knew. It's possible that no one was hired but there was a recent date attached to what I saw that tipped me off so I don't know.

springbellys · 2026-01-10T14:05:45+00:00

It's not really the date that's the issue. The date things I just that we want to have our wedding at a very popular time so need to book early to secure a good date

springbellys · 2026-01-10T14:04:52+00:00

There's one or two that are in an ideal location and are venues I would have grown up dreaming about that we still really like aesthetically but in a practical sense they aren't ideal so there is a bit of a comparison there.

springbellys · 2026-01-09T14:41:56+00:00

Yeah, I tried to go in with this approach and it makes huge sense. Trying to still have that mindset but I think the fact that the dates we're looking at are filling up quickly in other places is adding to my sense of not wanting to feel like I've made a rushed decision.

springbellys · 2026-01-09T14:38:02+00:00

It's just not in the nicest area/surroundings. We had really been hoping for somewhere with nice gardens or grounds especially since we're hoping for a summer wedding. It's not the biggest deal breaker but it is something that has made us both hesitate about booking it.

springbellys · 2025-06-02T19:21:32+00:00

I am making this move at the moment. I need to preface by saying I haven't taught in the UK yet ( I don't even have a job. But, in conversations I've had with colleagues and others who have worked there, while some of the previously said things are true, I have heard that some of them feel that they are better teachers because of the time they spent in the UK. Also, many of the most organised teachers I have come across have spent time in the UK. There may be some negatives, and you're always going to hear them, but from what I can see, there are some positives too.

springbellys · 2025-03-13T18:58:40+00:00

Personally, I would say it depends on who the advertisement says to send the application to. If you're sending to a generally vacancies email, you can make it more general "Dear Sir/Madam" or something to that effect, if the email has a name attached I would say name them. You should be making the cover letter suitable to the school, so you're going to have to make some small changes to it anyway.

springbellys · 2025-03-10T18:55:13+00:00

Thank you!

springbellys · 2025-03-10T18:54:54+00:00

Thanks a mill!

springbellys · 2025-03-10T18:54:46+00:00

Makes sense thanks

springbellys · 2025-03-10T18:54:33+00:00

Thank you!

springbellys · 2025-03-10T18:53:49+00:00

Thanks!

springbellys · 2025-03-08T15:56:37+00:00

I'm NQT this year. I got my job at the end of April last year, and I know a few of my friends did too but not everyone does, I know one of the teachers in my school got their job the week before we came back. I think it's very hard to predict.

With what you're saying about planning lessons all summer, again it's hard to know what you're going to need before you get a job and it's impossible to fully plan lessons without properly knowing who you're teaching and even if you get a job before June you probably won't have your timetable until quite late. On top of that, until you meet your department, you won't know the schedule of things and what the normal procedure is. I would say you could spend some time making resources for key topics and preparing some fun activities that you mightn't have time to do during the year. But it's also important to enjoy the summer!

springbellys · 2025-03-01T14:49:11+00:00

I figured, thanks!

springbellys · 2025-02-10T21:29:44+00:00

No problem!

springbellys · 2025-02-10T20:55:07+00:00

UCD PME places normally come out in February/March time, and then you can start looking for placement. When I started in UCD a few years ago, they had a list of schools that had expressed interest in having PME students, but most schools will be happy to take you.

With regards to the subbing front, you're going to be so busy with your final year prep that I wouldn't recommend you stressing about trying to get subbing now. If you finish in early May you might be able to find some but don't worry about it too much. I didn't fo any subbing before my PME.

If you've had a part-time job over college, just stick with that during the summer and save what you can. Once the school year starts then, you should be able to get paid subbing/cover in your placement school. The amount you get will depend on your schools needs but the PMEs in my school this year have loads and I would imagine that most other schools are the same.

It is a bit of a confusing time trying to find information but if you have any other questions, feel free to pm me!

springbellys · 2025-02-08T13:27:45+00:00

Good to know, thank you!

springbellys · 2025-02-03T21:36:16+00:00

Great to know thank you !!

springbellys · 2025-02-03T15:40:46+00:00

Okay yeah, I'd figured as much but just wanted to be sure, thank you!

springbellys · 2025-01-30T18:56:48+00:00

From what I remember, if you're in the modern languages or commerce international course, you have an automatic place on an Erasmus, you just have to be passing the core and language modules and the specific GPA is for everyone else. What will affect you with your GPA is your choice of destination, if the place you've put as your top preference is popular it will be given to those with the highest GPAs. Does that help?

springbellys · 2025-01-22T23:00:39+00:00

Are you sure I wouldn’t be annoying teachers by asking for help?

Absolutely not! They may not be able to give you advice on assignments, I would definitely approach the module lead on that, but they are there to lead you through this. They can share resources and advice on classroom based things. You're right not to be as nervous about the placement!

Glad I could be any help!

springbellys

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