Norwich teacher says unions and government must work together, to promote profession
It's as pupils and staff return to the classroom, this Friday
Last updated 4th Sep 2023
A teacher from Norwich says unions and government must work together- to better promote the profession.
It's as pupils and staff return to the classroom, this Wednesday- with high inflation still squeezing staff pay and overall budgets.
"That's why you see some staff leaving in the first few years"
"During the last two terms, I've been hearing that parental accusations have been on the up, here.
"I think teachers feeling protected by their employers is the big one this year. It's unfortunate that with cost of living pressures, some decide to turn against schools.
"School funding since 2010 has dropped proportionately, year on year. Which includes teachers and school staff pay. So there is a bit of an operational clawback on that.
"Some schools can't make the financial commitments and some teachers can't either. That's why you see some staff leaving in the first few years.
"Many have second and third jobs- it really shocked me"
"I spoke to a lot of young teachers on the picket-lines, this summer. Many have second and third jobs- it really shocked me.
"There's some who were doing tutoring in the evening, followed by a shift at a bar. I think there's going to be some tired and stressed teachers and parents- this September"