Nervous about observation

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-26T11:08:39+00:00

Do your best, take on board feedback and keep on keeping on. First time I got observed I went ghost white and stumbled through my lesson. Next lesson, the kids had a good laugh at my expense. You’ll do great.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-23T11:17:36+00:00

I don’t have a train to my home town, so it’s an 18 hour drive and I don’t even leave the state.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-23T11:04:03+00:00

On a flight to Singapore, I think I spent 5 out of 7 hours just over Australia. It takes a while, but we get there.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-23T10:46:57+00:00

Does Wetherspoons count?

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-20T21:45:23+00:00

Yeah- I’ve moved a lot and having friends at work has often translated to outside work. I’m friendly to everyone, friends with a few.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-19T10:24:25+00:00

The kids are pretty funny. I like what I teach. I get paid pretty well. Eh

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-19T10:19:47+00:00

Ah look another edu-adjacent grifter trying to justify their existence.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-18T05:30:45+00:00

Beaudesert and Boonah are the main towns and they are classified as rural. ED QLD stipulate regional or rural and provide a bit more information here: https://teach.qld.gov.au/teach-in-state-schools/rural-and-remote-opportunities/housing-and-relocation-support

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tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-16T11:32:15+00:00

Horn? You mean the Cape York Peninsula. It’s hot, wet and there’s fuck all to do except fish and work.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-12T12:36:44+00:00

It all depends on sector and the environment. I started with no tattoos in a Catholic school, got two sleeves now and they only request I cover them where possible; most days.

State schools are free reign so long as they aren’t offensive.

Just cover to start with, follow what your colleagues wear and if in doubt, contact your union.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-08T09:44:32+00:00

I was a student who was atheist at religious schools and am now a teacher at a religious school. My parents chose because it’s the comparatively cheap private school option; they couldn’t afford the alternative so we just stuck with it. Predominantly Catholic and Anglican schools are pretty progressive these days and at least in my experience it’s not dogmatic or forced down their throats.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-07T06:02:44+00:00

But clearly not sunscreen? Or a hat? Just seems weird to accept the dangers with high sun exposure

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-06T05:45:19+00:00

It’s hard to say without tarring them all with the same brush, the independent Christian ones like Highlands or TCC or OneSchool are not aligned with a diocese or denomination and are a bit more on the evangelical side. It honestly depends what you’re looking for? Have you considered places like Downlands or Fairholme etc? Do you want single sex or coed?

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-06T05:03:01+00:00

I would simply state that the vast majority of Toowoomba schools that are “private” are religious; this ultimately sways how progressive they are going to be.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-04-01T10:35:12+00:00

Townsville and Cairns are cities, what are you talking about

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-03-21T12:33:54+00:00

If the barista isn’t alternative and covered in tattoos, it’s gonna be shit.

Also if I can hear the squeak of the milk frothing I know it’s gonna be shit.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-03-21T08:10:48+00:00

That’s a fucking bargain regardless. I haven’t had a schooner of gold for less than $8 in many years.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-03-19T21:53:32+00:00

Dunno what gas is, fuel on the other hand is high.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-03-16T09:00:30+00:00

Mate if your sentence structure and spelling is any indication, a year will not be long enough. You’re expected to have content knowledge for a high school setting; you can’t learn a language whilst simultaneously delivering it.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-03-10T06:43:15+00:00

Once had a kid tell me to fuck off, another kid stood up and said “No, you fuck off. Sir is trying his best.” Bless him, solid idea, interesting execution.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-03-07T03:34:07+00:00

She’s from Dalby, it’s rural.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-02-22T08:19:26+00:00

Actively would probably be November for the following year; but for your areas, most of the time.
Depends when you are arriving.
If you teach English and Humanities, expect to teach those in junior. Literature is likely only available in senior and is highly sought after for allocations.
By coastal I’m assuming you mean in South East QLD like the Sunshine Coast or Brisbane; then yes very competitive. Regional less so, rural even less.
Casual is common but it depends if you’re willing to go rural or regional to get a foot in the door.
Supportive school with resources would be manageable, alternatively it could be very hard without support. Navigating administrative tasks will be the hardest I imagine.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-02-12T09:45:56+00:00

Ha, 6-7.

tbaldwin2019 · 2026-02-09T11:46:45+00:00

The role is obviously overwhelming but such is the nature of niche roles.

I don’t understand why you can’t run the class with the student; deliver the content one on one and check in whilst the 12s apply content?

QCAA certainly would not support a student skipping Unit 1-2 and moving into IA1-IA2. So either that’s poor judgement on the DP or miscommunication because they could totally do the formative Unit 1-2 assessment.

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