Charlotte Lay - English Teacher

Teacher of English at @CockshutHillSch. @SwanseaUni graduate and @TeachFirst ambassador. Lover of the medieval, and promoter of all things reading and writing.

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

The bad comments teachers make, stick. Remember that.

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

This! Plus, I wouldn’t be worth my salt without mentioning #TeachFirst put you with a school for a reason. It might seem alien right now but I’ve been with mine a long time now. It’s worth the work.

[Ashley Knightley @KnightleyAshley]

To all ECT and SCITT always remember you were chosen by your school. They spotted something in you that made them think we need this person. Keep remembering that even when it seems to be tough, just remember you were wanted by that school @MrTs_NQTs

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

@OliHaley I wish you best of luck, depends on the support you get, behaviour, and children of course but didn’t happen for me!

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

@OliHaley P.S. it won’t stay that clean in your first year, and that’s okay! Children can be messy, but 10 mins work and the cleaners will thank and appreciate you.

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

@OliHaley You’ve been left with a clean canvas! There was all sorts in my room when I moved in as a newbie (been there ever since)!

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

@MissT_teaches Things will go wrong; don’t panic. You’re doing well. Befriend your colleagues, make use of support offered to you. You’ll never have more time than now, but you won’t believe me when you start. Work smarter, not harder. Have a network or support. Come home to something different

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

@Comcultgirl I didn’t! Got from here: https://t.co/vZKKODdXej

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

I got myself a new pencil case… not quite in time for the start of term but nonetheless!

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

4th year of teaching, 4th year at @CockshutHillSch. Where has the time gone? Can’t wait to meet my new classes, and see a lot of familiar faces too!

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

My sister started a new job today and they have this classic up in the loos

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

@FreyaMariaO Yes but not that expensive!

[MissFindlay @MissFindlay2]

Saw this and had to share! For anyone nervous about starting this week! 🥰

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

@schoolboarding @nickleggat @Mr_B_Morgan Correct me if I’m wrong, you haven’t worked in the state sector for a while, have you?

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

@schoolboarding @nickleggat @Mr_B_Morgan Actually, no. I was offered funding for a private school at secondary, and both my parents and myself decided against it. Mostly, it was me, I had no interest at all. I utterly believe that everyone should have a good strong education, and I will die on that hill!

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

@TeachFirst TF ambassador here. It’ll be hard. Befriend your department and colleagues. Use support that’s offered. You’re not weak for asking for help. Carve out time for yourself. Do things you love. The money gets better. That SI friend might well be with you for life. Keep a scrapbook.

[MissNawaz @MissNawaz2]

Absolutely love this idea! I can’t recommend it enough!

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

@schoolboarding @nickleggat @Mr_B_Morgan … lucky breaks, but please don’t pretend people are written off because they don’t get into grammar school. I did okay, and the children I teach can do brilliant things. Do not underestimate them.

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

@schoolboarding @nickleggat @Mr_B_Morgan I went to a run of the mill secondary, and got myself a degree, a masters (on scholarship), and a teaching qualification paid by a charity. It is not the “only way” to get ahead. I don’t underestimate the difficulties in doing these things, and I know I had a hell of a lot of …

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

@michaeldoron @LauraL_CHS

[Charlotte Lay - English Teacher @miss_lay_eng]

@CAlbuttCHS @PegasusPrimary @Summit_LT @CockshutHillSch Might be worth putting the lyrics into the description so year six can look back and sing it all over again! So proud of year 6!