Secondary School Teaching

[Orior]

If you think you have it in you, Jack, go for it. There is no better feeling than doing something you love, and the good days by far outnumber the the bad days. As someone else experienced, I had the benefit of teaching in England initially. Inner-city Birmingham (Handsworth) was a tough baptism and I haven't experienced such trials and tribulations since. I've also had a 18-month stint in a Primary School but didn't think that age suited my interests. All-in-all, this is my 10th year behind the desk and provided you stick to what you want to do in teaching and not take on extra responsibility for solely prestige reasons, you'll enjoy it. Although you think it's better than a 9-5 job, you'll find out it's actually an 8-8 job. Don't forget you take your work home with you and will spend much of Sunday preparing as well. The Summer, Christmas and Easter holidays are very welcome.

In terms of discipline, you'll find your own methods. Some teachers shout, some are silent and both can work for different teachers. It's not a glamorous job and the pressure from those in authority as well as parents can sometimes leave you feeling disillusioned. Coping with this is the key. But sure that's the same in any walk of life.

Who has recently been appointed "Teacher in charge of Media Studies, Journalism and Moving Images" at ONeill's school?

SS, how do you remember threads from over a year ago?

[saffron sam2]

Some specific quotations always stick out and are filed away in the memory for future use. I knew that ONeill had said sometime in the past that he had absolutely no interest in promotion. When I heard about his recent promotion, I used the search facility to hoke out the closest quote to back up my point.

SBE Mac's quote about not being ready to go to a GAA game (sic) was a much, much older post.

You have posted nothing that I will bring back to haunt you.

[pintsofguinness]

What the feck is Moving Images?

As long as it's nothing to do with IT, he's been trying to type something for the last 10 minutes.

[ONeill]

I need the money to pay the wife. Suffice to say I sat no interview. Sometimes greatness is bestowed upon oneself.

Tis great being in charge of yerself though. Next stop, Head of Computer Studies. It does the work for you.

[ONeill]

As long as it's nothing to do with IT, he's been trying to type something for the last 10 minutes.

Definition of sad and/or OCD: Logging onto an internet discussion site, making your movements invisible to others and then watching how and when someone else posts. Set Balls Grow A.

[ONeill]

I think it could be films. Fancy name, eh?

It's looking out the window and watching things move. Some days nothing moves in Edenmore. You'd maybe get the oul retiree zooming past to get his pension.

[pintsofguinness]

As long as it's nothing to do with IT, he's been trying to type something for the last 10 minutes.

Definition of sad and/or OCD: Logging onto an internet discussion site, making your movements invisible to others and then watching how and when someone else posts. Set Balls Grow A.

[saffron sam2]

I need the money to pay the wife. Suffice to say I sat no interview. Sometimes greatness is bestowed upon oneself.

Tis great being in charge of yerself though. Next stop, Head of Computer Studies. It does the work for you.

An excellent idea - look where it got TYP.

[full back]

Although the teachers on the board dont mark much coursework, when you do, do ye lot get much of this?
Would you pull the pupil about it or let it go?

http://newsvote.bbc.co.uk/2/hi/uk_news/education/7194772.stm

[saffron sam2]

I need the money to pay the wife. Suffice to say I sat no interview. Sometimes greatness is bestowed upon oneself.

Tis great being in charge of yerself though. Next stop, Head of Computer Studies. It does the work for you.

An excellent idea - look where it got TYP.

Only I have never been a head of any department, only the best ever get to be Head of Computing/ICT!

Sorry, I thought you were. You're obviously spoilt with Mrs McLaughlin.