I’m a teacher and have lots of opinions on all of this.
I can’t wait to go back to work so my year 11’s and 13’s don’t suffer anymore than they have already.
I don’t mean to undermine anyone who knows anyone who has died - but I genuinely believe it would have been in the news - the unions would have clocked onto it, I’ve seen the same question asked about teacher deaths on many teaching Facebook groups I’m on...... nobody has been able to provide any evidence
I genuinely don’t believe any teachers have died in the line of duty, and we certainly haven’t been effected in the same way as the NHS. I think it’s important to keep it all in Perspective. I live in tier 4 was teaching classes of up to 31 up until Thursday and will do the same post holidays (year 13 & 11 will be back in school) and haven’t seen family or friends in a loooong time. We have 2 kids under 3 and it’s been hard - ive been grateful of the chance to go to work and to know that my job and 50% of our household income is safe. I chose to do the job working in the public sector which comes at a price but also lot of benefits.
I work 7-7 during term time but I choose to willingly do that because I LOVE my job. I just wish everyone would stop piling on top of each other. It’s
tit for everyone at the moment.... we feel the way we feel, however these instahuns who don’t recognise their privilege grind my gears
RANT OVER