I am currently working as a teaching assistant in a school which has recently come out of special measures and has now been awarded 'specialist status' in Technology. I am seriously thinking about training up as a teacher. However my school has a lot of politics going on and I want to know if this happens in any other school? Teachers - do you enjoy your job or do you regret the day you went to teacher training college?
2007-02-01 03:38:57 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Teaching
In between longer term teaching appointments I did some shorter 1 term placements.
All of the schools I worked at had politics - I was amazed at the number of meetings that centered around the same issues over the 2 year period I was 'school hopping', that it became tedious discussing or listening to others discuss the same pros and cons and arrive at the same inaction or at least be glad I was leaving them to it only to start again at the next school.
This was the same for inner-city multi-ethnic schools as out on the suburbs mainly white schools also for all girls schools, as all boys schools.
For all the changes over the last 20 or so years, I think the main sufferers are the children - teaching used to be fun, allow for spontaneity, and children remembered stuff that would stay with them for the rest of their lives.
All the testing has skewed the curriculum and and only served the short term memory brain cells. Children leave school feeling they have learned nothing and employers are amazed at the lack of skills that accompany candidates for jobs. Both things which should be now on the way out if we are to believe the govt spin on rising standards.
The money is reasonable and affords a lifestyle.
Personally I am thinking of becoming a classroom assistant as it is closer to the principles I had when I started teaching - helping children experience and learn.
2007-02-01 04:40:43 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I like my job. The school I was at last year had lots of politics and teachers didn't get supported by the administration, so I changed school districts and I enjoy teaching again. I think the most important thing is to find a school where you fit in with the other teachers and you know the principal will back you up if there's a problem.
2007-02-01 09:17:26 · answer #2 · answered by DLM 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There's politics in every school. If you think you can do it, would like to do it, want more money and the status then go for it and take the rough with the smooth as most teachers do who stick it out. You are well on your way so if you want to develop take the plunge.
2007-02-01 09:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I love teaching--on all levels--high school, college, and adults. But, teaching is not for everyone. In fact, I want to work in administration and help teachers become better teachers.
Think about if you like to work with people and HOW you like to do that. If you like to spread knowledge and make the light bulb come one, then go for it. But, if you are the leadership type, like me, and long for more responsibility and a challenge, then teaching might get old and you'll want to move up the ladder.
2007-02-01 04:30:59 · answer #4 · answered by The Education Doctor 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I enjoy my job- it all depends on the school you work at. Contrary to popular belief, it isn't a 'posh' school with high results that makes for a good place to work, but rather a supportive school where the staff pull together.
Go for it- you can always change job if you hate it. Try using the GTTP or something to train 'on the job' so you get a taste for it as you learn.
2007-02-01 03:47:27 · answer #5 · answered by squeezy 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes and yes, and i am not the only one in my school, alot of us are only staying for the money and to save hassel
2007-02-01 03:42:35 · answer #6 · answered by amethyst2 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋