I have a job!!

What a difference a day makes! Today I got a job at an inspiring independent school for children and young people with Emotional and Behavioural difficulties. A job I start tomorrow and which will very likely continue in September.The environment is idealic set in large grounds, behind allotments. The school has a warm , friendly atmosphere, with lots of social spaces and only 24 pupils on roll.

After getting a little lost in sunny Walbottle (luckily I was half an hour early) I found the school tucked away, this was a good ice breaker for initially meeting the Head and my line manager 'Cockney Mick' a very warm man,who I took an instant like to . The ethos of the school is everything I believe in. Unconditional value for every pupli. Each day is a clean slate. First names are used for the teaching staff. Happiness and emotional well-being are the central focus. My aim in the following months will be relationship building and gaining trust in a purpose built 'nurture' room.

I will be teaching one 8 year old boy initially, with an experienced support member of support staff. There is an alternative Key stage 2 unit being built which can take up to 6 children. September could see a new cohort. Having a job, starting tomorrow and very likely a job for September is such a relief. No more form filling and constant searching.

I am elated! I came home, danced around a lot, got taken for lunch by Stu, made a few calls and text messages, then packed my beautiful bag, bought from America with all the resources I may need. What a joy to have a place and a use for all the energy and work I've put into becoming a practitioner.I'm sure it will be a steep learning curve at first, but the brilliant thing is I so agree with the schools ethos and felt comfortable. I think the support for it to be the way I would like it to be will be there. Bring it on!