HELP how does teacher's day look like?

[madloveangel]

Hi,
I am new here and I'm new in supply job. Moreover I'm from Poland where teaching looks totally different than in UK. I have BA in eng and MA in Management of Lng Learning =methodology of teaching. I was working as a NA and I didn't like beside it's below my qualifications, I want to teach, but I've never been in the uk school so please can someone write me step by step what does supply teacher day look like (every little detail, like when I reach the school where I go, do I wait for children in the classroom or not, I heard that I have to sit with them on the carpet is it truth and how on the carpet they can do activities (how to fill in sth), do I teach religion and PE as well, etc i really need someone to write me all steps in details? I chose KS1 and KS2 to teach, because I thought that their behaviour is better than older students and history or science is easier to teach, i guess.

[Wendy]

It would probably be easier for you to ask a local school if you could go in as a volunteer and then observe how the childen are taught. Each school is different when it comes to the school day, some expect you to be in the classroom when the children arrive, others expect you to collect them from the playground. The morning is usually maths and literacy and perhaps one other subject and the afternoon taken over with the core subjects, PE etc and assembly could be anywhere! Some schools have am and pm playtimes others just have morning play, you would have to do playground cover if it is 'your day' (and it usually is!). I would definately go in as a volunteer first though.

[janeb]

Hi Madlove
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I agree with Wendy - go into a few local schools and see how they operate.

All schools are different - some classes have to be 'collected' from the playground, whilst others come straight in...etc
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Generally, on a supply day, the first place to go is the office where somebody will give you any necessary info and take you to the classroom, introducing you to anybody relevant! Try, at some point, to introduce yourself in person to the headteacher so they can put a face to the name next time they need a supply.
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You will need to be able to teach every subject in the primary curriculum, although generally you'll be given planning to follow. Try to have some
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s in your head (or your bag) for different lessons and fillers. There are some fantastic
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s on this website - just try a search.

Good luck and let us know how you get on
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[NuttySupplier]

Like these wise ladies have said, they're all different! It would take days to write down what a supply teacher's day looks like, that's sort of why this forum has so much on it, it's different for everybody and for every school you go into!!

Volunteer, or just jump in at the deep end and go for it! The kids will soon tell you if they're supposed to be in assembly/the playground/dinner hall!!

Good luck...

[madloveangel]

Thx to everyone, who replied. I also had same
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last year to go and work as a TA for free and I wrote few letters to my local schools, but noone replied me, so I think that I cannot waste more time and I need to 'risk' and try supply work, maybe it won't be so bad
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I'll try to download many activities to be as much prepared as possible. I am just
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about 1 more thing, If i teach KS1, KS2 (is it good choice or is it better to teach older students?) and I need to sit with them in a circle on a carpet (I heard this from someone), so how they can do my tasks (I mean especially activities which demand writing) while sitting on a carpet and not at the table?

[Wendy]

Each lesson starts with an introduction e.g mental maths or white board work or discussion or game depending on the subject. This is usually done on the carpet (circle or rows) up to either KS2 or Y5 depending on school. The children then go to their tables to do the written work, investigation etc. The children then come back to the carpet for plenary. They do not sit on the carpet all the time either during the intro, these should be get up and move activities and partner work to keep them alert and learning. Please go into school, don't write, make an appointment and ask the Head if you can volunteer for a while to get a taste, it will make far more sense than certainly my explanation!

[janeb]

Originally Posted by madloveangel
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If i teach KS1, KS2 (is it good choice or is it better to teach older students?)

Have you got a specialist subject that you could teach in KS3/4?
Which age group did you teach in Poland?

It would really depend on which age group you feel happiest with? Behaviour management can be hard in all key stages, but if you are comfortable and confident with what you're teaching, the behaviour management should be easier.
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[ruby_tuesday]

I also think going into schools near you as a volunteer would be the best way to see some example days. As everyone has said, every school is totally different and it would depend on the school, children and timetable for a particular day.

Also by going in as a volunteer you can get yourself known, then you will have some supply contacts.

Good Luck

[madloveangel]

thx again for all ur replies n 4 ur help
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I was teaching English in Poland, but it was during my practicum and I was giving tutorials from English for 3 years, basically I have MA in methodology of teaching and BA in English, but I guess I'd prefer teaching youngest students, especially because of behaviour; for the moment I am still in Poland where I spend my holidays, but I sent an e-mail to few local schools and I asked them to let me work voluntary, last year they didn't reply me, but I hope this year I'll be more lucky
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[madloveangel]

hey, does anyone know useful websites with free activites to download especially for KS1 and KS2, if so could you plz write those addresses?