 madenglishgirl: Make up your mind, Timberwolf - Is it the case that there is a general shortage of jobs because unqualified people are 'taking the jobs' of qualified teachers, or is there only a shortage of jobs for more experienced teachers?
No not at all L25 P above said it all really. It is just getting to the point where the attitude is cheap comes first and to some extent I can see that point of view. However the requirements are changing again. There is a move to get rid of modular as well as coursework assessment. This means 2 years work and examinations at the end of it. This means kids will actually have to know the subject, (this is good in my view). So spoon feeding goes out the window along with not to worry you can have a second go at the exam. Under that system the pass rates will fall drastically and it at this point that schools will start to look again. I have nothing against NQTs at all but at one point they used to be eased into roles..now they are thrown in at the deep end and expected to sink or swim. In the last year I have been called into short term supply where the appointed NQT in one case has walked out because of workload and in another gone on long term sick with stress, (in the first term?). As for why are you a cover supervisor? Last year money was so tight I took two days doing this work. After around 3 lessons I was so bored I decided it was easier to teach..to be honest I could not do the work of a cover supervisor full time it would drive me nuts with boredom. Oh the first thing I was asked when I walked through the door was, am I a specialist! Yes I was covering for a teacher but the school wanted cheap!!!!
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