February 2, 20232 yr It’s true, and would there be a recruitment crisis if the money and holiday made that much of a difference? Thankfully, almost everyone I know is behind us and those few who aren’t basically just parrot all the the Tory sound bites so I can’t take them seriously. Kind of reminds me of someone… I saw a statistic that stated 15% of people who qualified in my year have left already. Three years ago.
February 2, 20232 yr The teachers strike is just farcical. They're paid enough for what they do and get far too many holidays. Schools are struggling to recruit teachers. Many job adverts attract no applications at all. Why do you think that is? Even the inadequate pay rise teachers have been offered is not fully funded. Schools will be expected to make cuts elsewhere in order to pay teachers. As for the holidays, surely you have been told enough times that teachers don't put their feet up for the whole of the "holiday". On top of that, they never get the chance to go on holiday in September ort early July when prices are lower. They have to pay top prices for a summer holiday every year. It is also worth saying that support staff pay is disgracefully low. After six or seven weeks of school, most children are exhausted. They need a break just as much as teachers do.  Â
February 2, 20232 yr I honestly think too many people forget what it was like for them in school. I’d say it’s worse for them now compared to us as the stakes are much higher. Fail English and Maths? Resit it til you pass now!  None of this, oh well, my course/job don’t require it anyway!
February 2, 20232 yr Even the inadequate pay rise teachers have been offered is not fully funded. Schools will be expected to make cuts elsewhere in order to pay teachers. As for the holidays, surely you have been told enough times that teachers don't put their feet up for the whole of the "holiday". On top of that, they never get the chance to go on holiday in September ort early July when prices are lower. They have to pay top prices for a summer holiday every year. It is also worth saying that support staff pay is disgracefully low. I'll highlight this last part, especially working with children with SEN after the pandemic with huge gaps in their education and general life skills. You are basically a mentor and life coach to these children, adapting lessons, materials, giving interventions, dealing with paperwork, parents, local authorities etc. I love what I do, but Jesus I'm not in it for the money... Full solidarity with teachers striking, not that there was even a murmur of it my college. Our principal is a bit of a Tory it seems and has made it pretty difficult for the union to have any effect oops x
February 3, 20232 yr I'm fully with teachers. It's ridiculous the amount of work they do for such little pay and no flexibility on when to take holidays. Most work 60+ hours a week and during school holidays still have preparation to do/marking/training days etc. You could easily work 60+ hours a week in a multitude of different jobs and earn a lot more money and have much more flexibility on holidays/work pattern etc.
February 3, 20232 yr The teachers strike is just farcical. They're paid enough for what they do and get far too many holidays.  I mean we are not paid for those holidays for a start so I don't see the issue there at all? Second you tell me a job where you start work at 7:30 each morning and work until at least 6pm most evenings, if not later when it is parents evening or there is a heavy marking load but only get paid for 9-3... Pay is just one of the issues and reasons for striking though try the fact that school are not funded well enough, the ridiculous expectations on staff, the constant criticism from government and parents who really have no clue about the job... there is a reason why schools are struggling to retain teachers. Edited February 7, 20232 yr by spiceboy
February 6, 20232 yr The staffing issues in schools, the NHS and public sector have all been caused by the same issues right across the board. Unfortunately, since the Tories have been in power we have seen significant cuts to many services and a real terms pay cut for staff. At the same time, workloads have increased particularly since the pandemic causing high levels of stress and burnout. Many experienced workers have left but it has been difficult to replace these staff and Brexit has made it much harder to recruit workers from abroad. I cannot see any short term solutions to this crisis as it will take time to recruit and train new doctors / nurses / social workers / teachers and in addition, these career choices are seen by many as being unattractive due to the combination of low pay, poor working conditions and high stress / burnout rates. Edited February 6, 20232 yr by neill2407
March 9, 20232 yr We'll be striking on 15 March - awkward, as it's in a run of two night shifts for me. So I'll literally be walking out at midnight! By the way, the government has been absolutely useless, this pay offer was supposed to be implemented in April 2022 (11 months ago) and they still haven't offered us anything yet with the department changing ministers every few weeks. https://www.devonlive.com/news/devon-news/m...ke-over-8231241
March 17, 20232 yr So looking like the NHS strikes has worked to some extent with a pay offer that unions are recommending staff accept? Good news if that is the case.
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