why work at such a place if you think you could earn as much with less work elsewhere?
I know this was aimed at Convert and not at me, but as I said for me it was easier. It was less stressful and actually quite pleasant.
The individual is what counts rather than some comprehensive generalisation.....
I don't see the private school on the CV adding anything.
I agree with both of these statements.
There is also an issue with statistics and how they are applied. The statistics show that private educated kids do better in the logn run, so some people apply their own prejudices and theories (as I did).
But one must remember that many private schools are selective, and private schools are only a small proportion fo the cohort under study.
am surprised by that Dr. Makes your insight all the more incredible.
But you should try it, it might be another surprise!
I have never claimed to have any insight to the private sector apart from people leaving the state sector in large numbers and never returning. I'd love to spend some time at one and see what I could learn and take back with me but I doubt that will ever happen. I wont work in one its not what floats my boat. I always inagine people like convert love the subject first and enjoy seeing people progress in it. I love the struggle of getting the reluctant to work and make something of themselves, the subject comes second.
Convert without going into details it sounds like a lot of what your workload is has similarities with state slt whilst you sound like you are at a step below that as a head of department. I would guess thats why pay and expectations, lets not call it work load as many a nqt work unbelievable hours, are higher.
But one must remember that many private schools are selective,
and no doubt much better lets be honest.
I love the struggle of getting the reluctant to work and make something of themselves
Admirable. I did this for 10 odd years and it was very tiring. I hope to never do it again, was thankless.
and no doubt much better lets be honest.
I guess its what you define as better - if producing kids who are well rounded, useful, and potent is what you want then yes I agree entirely.
They must spend the huge sums of money on something worth while and the kids do end up earning more.
My experience echoes that of the OP, the money is primarily spent on small classes. our school was materially falling apart at the seams, classes all well below 20 kids.
Added to kids that want to work, and parents that will back you up, and we have a winner.
Aside from the staff and management my private school experience was comparitavely blissful. I really enjoyed knowing the kids and the parents and my challenge was how to maximise their learning, not how to minimise disruption.
Surely all teachers must think that small classes are a good idea (HINT this means spending money on moar teechers!!!)