So far, so good! by Kay on 24 July 2025 Posted in Life abroad It’s been roughly a month now since I moved here to start my new job. And as anyone who’s moved to another country knows, it takes a while to find your feet. But I’m slowly getting there. I feel more comfortable and at ease than I did a month ago, at least! At the moment, Read More
International teaching take 2! by Kay on 16 June 2025 Posted in Teaching Although job hunting and my interview experiences haven’t been so great of late, I am still not deterred. I am still keen to teach, and with the UK not being considered an option, the international teaching take 2 job hunt continues! The nervous niggles… Although I’m quite excited by the prospect of a new beginning Read More
When Spanish head went a#se over t#t! by Kay on 23 February 2025 Posted in Teaching It’s nice just to be left to get on with it! More often than not I usually get left alone to get on with teaching my classes without being disturbed. Or ‘spied’ on as we were in my last school. Back in England, there was a time before I left when we were told to Read More
Questionable managerial tactics! by Kay on 16 January 2025 Posted in Teaching Oh, but a Spanish birthday is just the best for a teacher! 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 Read More
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. 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 have been welcoming and great!) and Read More
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