Friday March 12th
Interview at Kings' today - quite a grilling from Head of Dept, Assistant Head and Governor. However prepared, experienced and good you are at interviewing, to be sat in a chair 12 inches from three people asking you questions is quite challenging.
There is obviously a set list of questions for Hampshire schools as I got many of the same as my interview at Perins. I thought I did well and they seemed to like my answers which was confirmed when THEY OFFERED ME A PERMANENT JOB. This has been a critical goal since I started on this journey almost two years ago (well, there's a surprise). The big bonus is that it's a Maths and Business Studies job which I hadn't planned for but karma is a wonderful thing
Drove up to More House for the rest of the day where I had no lessons to teach or, as the staff call it, a "no contact" day. Sounds like we are in a combat zone. Hmmmmm
Showing posts with label business studies. Show all posts
Showing posts with label business studies. Show all posts
Day 299 - Job Karma
Tuesday February 9th
The reason I am not in my second school today is that Kings' failed to send off for my CRB check. This is to ensure that I do not have a prior record of interfering with children. Fair enough and fair enough that More House won't let me be in a classroom alone with children until they see the document. A few red faces in the admin office this morning.
I also turned down the Perin's job which they were not happy about. Late on Friday, Kings' decided they were going to advertise a teacher role for a Maths and Business Studies teacher from September. My karma has kicked in again. When will it run out? This explains my two minds on the Perin's job.
In hindsight, Perin's seems a great school with much less pressure than Kings', driven by smaller numbers (1100 v 1650) and a less strict uniform and behaviour code. The latter definitely results in a less tense atmosphere around the school. However, I can't see myself moving to a job outside Winchester where, once again, I would lead a completely separate life to the rest of my family. I like what I have at Kings' and want to keep it.
The reason I am not in my second school today is that Kings' failed to send off for my CRB check. This is to ensure that I do not have a prior record of interfering with children. Fair enough and fair enough that More House won't let me be in a classroom alone with children until they see the document. A few red faces in the admin office this morning.
I also turned down the Perin's job which they were not happy about. Late on Friday, Kings' decided they were going to advertise a teacher role for a Maths and Business Studies teacher from September. My karma has kicked in again. When will it run out? This explains my two minds on the Perin's job.
In hindsight, Perin's seems a great school with much less pressure than Kings', driven by smaller numbers (1100 v 1650) and a less strict uniform and behaviour code. The latter definitely results in a less tense atmosphere around the school. However, I can't see myself moving to a job outside Winchester where, once again, I would lead a completely separate life to the rest of my family. I like what I have at Kings' and want to keep it.
Day 293 - Dragons Den, Kings' Style
Wednesday February 3rd
Not feeling 100% so fighting through to the weekend with runny nose and ample doses of Lemsip. Three lessons today as well as a lunchtime with the Kings Enterprise team.
There are a number of pupil run businesses at the school selling everything from Christmas stuff to cards, picture frames, key rings etc. They are there to turn a profit and learn about business. Who better to help out than me with my experience. First up was a company printing and mounting photos onto canvass. They have a limited market and some issues with quality control to deal with.
I gave 8.1.3 a nice rich task for their lesson. The trouble is I only figured out the learning points right at the end as they were packing up. They enjoyed it anyway!
Not feeling 100% so fighting through to the weekend with runny nose and ample doses of Lemsip. Three lessons today as well as a lunchtime with the Kings Enterprise team.
There are a number of pupil run businesses at the school selling everything from Christmas stuff to cards, picture frames, key rings etc. They are there to turn a profit and learn about business. Who better to help out than me with my experience. First up was a company printing and mounting photos onto canvass. They have a limited market and some issues with quality control to deal with.
I gave 8.1.3 a nice rich task for their lesson. The trouble is I only figured out the learning points right at the end as they were packing up. They enjoyed it anyway!
Day 279 - Tangled Webs
Wednesday January 20th
Back to work today but, because of the school closures, both my Year 8 classes were taking exams so I had no planning to do at all. It made for quite a relaxed day and I caught up with a few things.
Soon I will need to face the prospect of applying for a job as there is no current vacancy at Kings'. I am feeling quite relaxed about it but Mrs. N is not. I suppose the thought of going to another new school from September is not particularly appealing having put so much effort into getting to know staff and children here.
I broached the idea of teaching Business Studies to my mentor but backtracked very quickly when a look of horror crossed her face..."but why would you want to do that if you want to teach Maths?....". Ah, it's a long story. I do need to spend some time with the Business Studies department and see what's going on with them. I know a bit about that stuff.
Day 242 - A Week Too Far
Monday December 14th
This term is definitely feeling like a week too long. I took BYS advice and went easy on 9.2.2 this morning, relaxing a little. They were a lot better than last lesson. I must use praise more and, in some cases, lower my standards a little. DVS and I struggled through a final box plot lesson with 10.2.2, most of whom look dead on their feet.
I've started to help some of my tutor group find work for their summer work experience. I got lucky with my first attempt, getting a provisional yes from a marketing agency for one of the girls. I've also tried Hampshire Cricket Club for another lad, and now have a contact to try after Christmas. I enjoy this part of the job - I know I have the experience to guide children in figuring out what kind of thing they might like to try once they leave school.
I have been thinking quite a bit about what I want to do come the summer and the end of my contract. The school has indicated they want to keep me, although there isn't currently an opening in the Maths department. I like the idea of trying a split timetable with Business Studies or trying my hand at Economics at a sixth form college
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