Great site thanks

phoenix · #1 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 03:38 PM

Just taken early retirement after a lifetime of teaching well, almost. Had 2 years off 20 years ago when my son was born. Easing my way into this new life by working part time on supply. I browsed the site before I
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e the decision back in April and it has been a huge help since. Never thought of a handover sheet and have never had one from any supply teacher, wonderful
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and the info sheet is
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handy on the day and to file for next time (
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) they ring. Have personalised your templates and currently taking my cv and calling cards round to local schools as suggested. Just wish I had asked for a laminator and cutter as a leaving present!
Phoenix

Gnomoospan · #2 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 05:28 PM

Welcome to the site, and yes it is fab, I'm still here and have been full-time teaching for nearly 2 years!!

phoenix · #3 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 06:46 PM

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thanks there is a real feeling of mutual support out there.

Footiegirl · #4 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 07:33 PM

Hello and welcome, yes its a great site - I left teaching 2 years ago for another career but still come on here!

NuttySupplier · #5 (**permalink**) 24-09-2008, 09:03 PM

Hi and welcome! I'm not the only supply teacher here, honest! Just have these two lingerers, plus a
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of others working full-time again, but the rest are on supply! Glad you've found everything such a help already.

Tip: Laminators and cutters really cheap in Tesco, Argos etc. these days!!!

Let us know how you get on!

prettysweetpen · #6 (**permalink**) 25-09-2008, 09:02 PM

... saw a laminator in Wilcos yesterday for about 6 quid i think.
Still waiting for my first supply job to come in. Would you believe it the agency rang today to ask me to go in Thursday next week when I'd already told them that was the only day next week I wasn't available!! He then apologised and said that they'd got the days I was available as the days I wasn't available and vice versa!!! No wonder the 'phone hasn't been ringing much!!!!!

NuttySupplier · #7 (**permalink**) 26-09-2008, 06:08 PM

Oh no! Should all be uphill from now on though 'pen!

phoenix · #8 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 11:29 AM

I am getting a
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of days work a week now. I am registered with agencies but this has all come from 1 school who know me. Actually enjoying teaching again and having a life as well! Have a good weekend everyone.

NuttySupplier · #9 (**permalink**) 03-10-2008, 06:08 PM

Isn't it great having a life too!

Got a message today from a teacher - the display board that's empty is for me if I want to put a display up about the lesson I do on a Friday afternoon... Ha! If I want???! No way, I'm having a life!!
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sharon333 · #10 (**permalink**) 10-11-2008, 05:08 PM

Welcome to the forum. This is a great site.

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