Spanish parents’ meetings… by Kay on 20 February 2025 Posted in Teaching A different arrangement… One thing that wasn’t really discussed in much detail during my interview was how the Spanish parents’ meetings were arranged. Given that there are two teachers and two classes. I remember asking the question, and the English head dismissing it. Saying that it was something that the two teachers arranged together and Read More 10
Journey home entertainment educacion infantil style! by Kay on 18 February 2025 Posted in Teaching Homeward bound! There are several children from across the school that also get the same bus back as me. Including some infantil (or early years) children. There is an adult specifically employed to supervise them. Like a chaperone I guess. And, the poor woman certainly earns her salary, as they are all lively and loud! Read More 5
Questionable managerial tactics! by Kay on 16 January 2025 Posted in Teaching Fiesta time! Another week completed. The Autumn term certainly is in full swing! I am looking forward to learning about some of the different festivals (or fiestas I should say) in this region throughout the year and celebrating them in school with various activities with the children. I’m also looking forward to celebrating them in the Read More 2
Bashful beginnings! by Kay on 7 January 2025 Posted in Teaching Dodgy cubicle doors… As well as the whole ‘settling in and getting used to routines’ of a new job there’s also the little teething problems. (Or, in my case, bashful beginnings!) Having to push yourself out of your comfort zone when you’re figuring it all out! For instance, other colleagues will help you out (and all Read More 5
Well I think I survived my first week! by Kay on 5 January 2025 Posted in Teaching Friday night… Here I am on Friday night. The end of my first full week in my new job, and I am exhausted. But, not quite enough to turn down a well-deserved beer or two with my new colleagues! As I sit and sip my beer on the sunny terrace, I take a sigh of relief Read More 13
First day of the new chapter… by Kay on 13 December 2024 Posted in Teaching Can’t sleep… It’s Tuesday night. Tomorrow will be the first day of term, and as per usual, like most term starts, I can’t sleep! But this time it’s obviously different. Tomorrow will be the first day of a new chapter. And after eight years in the same job, the unknowing of what to expect in the morning is Read More 11
Meeting with the new head… by Kay on 19 November 2024 Posted in Teaching Numero uno… So, numero uno of living in Spain. I wanted to give myself a few days before starting work to familiarise myself with my new surroundings. And, I had a meeting with the new head before the start of term. But before that, I had arranged to meet up with someone from the Conversation Read More 4
