Meet Miserable Mike. When he first contacted us, he was in the doldrums! Compared to Mike, Victor Meldrew is positively cheery and Moe the Bartender might be merry.

 

At least that was then. You see, Mike was stuck in a rut. He was teaching English in a state-funded secondary school and came to us with a familiar story:

  • I feel I’ve gone stale.
  • I’m frustrated by policies and procedures.
  • The students don’t care.
  • Behaviour is abysmal.
  • I’ve stopped trying but lack the energy to change.
  • I’m thinking about leaving the job I once loved.

 

Sorry if that rings a few school bells. Unfortunately, Mike is not alone. Are you a Moaning Melissa? Grumpy Gary? Despondent Danielle? Forlorn Fiona?

 

If you are, there would be no surprise. Figures from the Department for Education (DfE) show that, in the most recent year for which statistics are available, over 50,000 qualified teachers in England left the state sector.

 

Fortunately, help is it hand. For one, you can get your copy of:

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Did we tell you what happened when he came to see us? OMG! He was a wretched and pitiful sight. Picture this if you can:

  • Long, straggly, unkempt hair.
  • The eyes of someone who’d binged on too many box sets.
  • A 5 o’clock shadow that was closer to midnight.
  • Khaki coat covered in coffee stains.
  • And those fingers nails. Our receptionist was appalled!

 

Fortunately, he’d come to the right place. Not least because there is great demand for the skills of good teachers. An NUT survey carried out in March 2016 found that nearly three quarters (73%) of school leaders were experiencing difficulties in recruiting teachers.

 

And, in July 2017, the School Teachers’ Review Body stated that there is a “real risk that schools will not be able to recruit and retain a workforce of high quality teachers to support pupil achievement”.

 

That gave hope for Mike.

 

Of course, there was also our extensive network that includes independent, private and government settings, across regional and city locations.

Plus some encouraging advice on career development, as well as reminders of why he first fell in love with teaching. Oh, erm, and a few words about personal hygiene – that’s what friends are for after all.

 

And you should see him today.

 

Marvellous, motivated Mike is now an Assistant Head Teacher. Polished, professional and passionate about teaching again.

 

So, come on Melissa, Gary, Danielle, and Fiona, too. Make Mike proud and take your own first steps in transforming your teaching career.

 

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