My first half-term was an amalgamation of highs and lows, with what felt like a never-ending to-do list. Despite this, half-term finally arrived and I made sure I made the most of it.
Exhausted is an understatement: I don’t think I have ever felt quite as ready for a break as I did before half-term.
As it has been frequently said, the NQT year is the most challenging. Yes, I have definitely felt the pressure increase. Things have moved up a gear, and responsibility feels ten-fold in comparison to the trainee year.
It is also true that every day brings something new. I think that is what has always attracted me to the profession – I am never bored, and never at a loss for things to do. While this is stimulating, it is important – vital – to take a step back and switch off whenever we can. However, like many, I imagine, it has certainly taken me a bit of time to regulate my organisation and self-management.
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