Alternative Jobs to Teaching

I knew I'd have some transferable skills if I looked hard enough!

 

Well you can piss off with that idea then. Bloody foreigners coming here stealing our jobs

 

You know I'm from Grimey, right?

 

I did yes but you're a bit like Goldthirpe and Thurnscoe. Deep down we know you're ours but we will try to pass you off to a neighbouring town whenever we can

 

Have you got a library qualification, JamDrop? I did an Hons degree in the 80s - library & information studies. Had no intention of going into libraries as such, but the degree helped. Did placements in BBC tape library in Manchester and a massive vinyl LP lending library (yes, kids, we had **** like that back then!) From college to BBC as an archive & film researcher, and nearly 30 years later, I'm still in their employ, now mainly used as bait for Dragon Tyke. And I get to moan at what's left of BBC libraries, so it all comes full circle. Libraries unfortunately, were an easy win for councils looking to save money. Lots of my college mates went into public libraries, so I've seen most of them have to change careers or find more niche library roles. Bizarrely, I've always fancied teaching, but never had the gumption to pack this in and start afresh. Is it really that bad??!

 

To be fair now you can do all your research on the internet and download books for your Kindle there's muxh less demand for libraries.

 

Yorkshire wildlife park are advertising !!!

 

I'd get yourself a job teaching......at a different school. This is a serious suggestion and might be just what you need.

 

My mum went from the state system to teaching in private schools. It wasn't a conscious choice, it was just where a job came up, but having made the switch she said she'd never go back. Nothing to do with the kids, just the bureaucracy of the state system was seriously destroying her health.

 

But isn't all teaching monitored and controlled by the same bureaucrats?

 

Was going to suggest something smilar, ive seen first hand how children and significantly teachers both are far happier at a private school

 

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Whilst it's a bit of a generalisation, and of course there are some absolutely fantastic state schools, the sad truth of the matter is that a lot of teachers are faced with large classes of under-motivated children and overbearing administration. I'm not a huge fan of the principle of private education, but one of my lines of work involves placing Russian kids in British schools. The first time I set foot in a private school I was bowled over by the facilities, variety of subjects and activities on offer, and overall learning experience. It's extremely elitist, but sadly most state schools can't even begin to get near what private schools can provide, and this goes as much for the teachers as the kids.

 

I love teaching.

It's hard graft in a totally different way to other jobs but I absolutely love it and genuinely love going to work - as much as it's possible to love going to work.

I sympathise with those having a tough time in the profession but I wouldn't do anything else for anything.

JamDrop- change of school? Think that would help. What's the leadership like? I think that makes all the difference sometimes

 

What about teaching one to one or in small groups , make your own hours and your teaching kids at home or your home

 

All true and very much agree with you. I too really don't like a 2 the education but needs must. My daughters school had a few kids from Ukraine and Russia over last year

 

Burger flippin, you probably get a start at Macdees , as long as you don't talk down to the staff , but you'll need to get a few more NVQs to work at Burgerking
htFh

 

Hi Micky, thanks for the insight! No, I don't have a library qualification yet but it is something I am looking into doing. I have researched Masters courses (annoyingly Leeds Beckett have stopped theirs) and I've found a few options. Most of them require experience so I am looking at Library Assistant roles at the minute which will help me get accepted and also give me a slight idea of what the role might be like.

In regards to teaching, yes it is that bad. I know you could think that I would just say that as I'm heading on my way out but every single teacher I know feels this way (both at my school and elsewhere). When the feeling is that widespread it is hard to ignore, especially when coupled with the statistics of teacher retention.

 

My first ever placement was in a private school and I can tell you 100% that the teachers were every bit as stressed as those in state schools. Bizarrely, the teacher who's class I was in moved to my school at the beginning of last year as she couldn't stand it there any longer. (Sadly, she also left our school within 2 months because her 1 year old began showing signs of disability that were steadily progressing).

I've considered a new school but I need to get away from all the monitoring and micro-managing for a while. Not that I can't handle either of those things but I care too much for the children and I think that the majority of things being imposed are actually harming their education.

 

Have you thought of teaching adults? TEFL, for example? There's just a chance you might get people who actually want to learn.