For all those graduating teachers out there that may feel a little hopeless by the state of the job market for teachers at the moment (I know I was, especially as a Primary teacher – here, here and here), it’s possible! You just need to get yourself out there, learn from your failures and keep on … Continue reading
So on Monday morning I had my first interview for a permanent position at a school in Sydney’s outer Western Suburbs and unfortunately, was not successful. A great learning experience and hopefully better luck (and preparation) next time! I arrived a little early and sat in the waiting room for what seemed like an eternity. A few … Continue reading
It’s week two of the internship and I’m having a blast teaching the kids and seeing them enjoy their learning. On the flip-side, I’ve also just had one of those days where I visualise myself ripping out my hair, internalising my frustration and asking myself – WHY DON’T THEY UNDERSTAND WHAT I’M TEACHING?! I keep telling myself … Continue reading
Teaching is a little like natural selection. You can plan a lesson or a sequence of work all night for as long as your body can cope with the hits of caffeine but, in the end, it’s all about how well you can adapt and survive when thrown into an ever changing environment that is … Continue reading