It's such a difficult thing for any teacher to leave a school where they've done things to improve pupils' outcomes, built great relationships with pupils and staff, or built systems that enhance staff's working day. That's what I feel I did at Knox, and leaving Knox was tough.
But it was the right thing to do, least of all to allow me to grow as a professional.
This week, week two, saw me finally start to feel integrated into my faculty (not necessarily the whole school yet, but faculty is enough after one week) and having nice chats with pupils who are already showing me a bit of respect. I've also gained a good understanding of how things work here and have come to accept I am not at Knox anymore. Whilst, of course, I will miss hundreds of pupils who will be there to inspire and support, new pupils will come and take their place.
However, I must never forget those moments I had at Knox—the school I'd wanted to work at since I was 14. Those memories mean a lot to me.
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