The dreaded teacher lesson observation by Kay on 11 April 2026 Posted in Teaching The dreaded teacher lesson observation. The very term fills most teachers with quite an unpleasant feeling! And I mean a heart-dropping, gut-clenching, worrying, nervous, unpleasant feeling. We all know it’s coming at some point during the school year, of course. But it’s an email I, for one, always dread receiving. Email announcement of dates and Read More 0
The art of making friends when you’re a second-time expat! by Kay on 29 June 2025 Posted in Life abroad The art of making new friends when you’re a second-time expat is daunting and never going to be plane sailing! Being an introvert, making new friends hasn’t always been my strong point! Having said that, I do have some strong friendship groups from where I grew up, university and work. Although we don’t get to Read More 10
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 12
The whoas of interviews! by Kay on 8 June 2025 Posted in Teaching Summertime chilling… As I’m lounging about in the garden for the fourth day of the first week of the holidays my mind starts to wonder, as it does. Spending the summer back home with everyone has been lovely so far. But, I can’t help contemplate the whoas of interviews past and what is likely to Read More 11
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! Those nerves and hiccups in starting a new job… 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
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
Bye bye Blighty: Leaving the UK to teach abroad by Kay on 19 November 2024 Posted in Life abroad After years of teaching in the UK, the day had finally arrived: I was leaving Britain to start a new chapter teaching abroad. From my last drive to work and final day of term to saying goodbye to family, friends and everything familiar. This was the moment my life as an international teacher was beginning. Read More 17
