nellypig
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Stepping down from TLRHi, just wondered if anyone can help. (I've checked Brenden's site).
Position is this. I've been off sick for most of the last half term due to exhaustion/low immunity. Basically I've knackered myself through overwork (be very careful people, this sort of thing creeps up on you!) I have the lowest TLR for co-ordinating two foundation subjects and feel that the money after tax is simply not worth the work involved especially as post holders now have to report back to the governing body at the end of the year to justify the payment. If I step down what do you think I would have to do unpaid? I am on UP3 and am concerned that I would end up doing part of the co-ordinator's role unpaid because I am relatively well paid. It is normal for people to be asked to co-ordinate one subject for no extra pay. My progress up the pay scale was due to good classroom teaching that helped the children to achieve (blush), but will this be considered enough to justify my UP3 salary? I'm returning to school on 5th but can't get my head round how to manage my work/life balance effectively. If I'm to continue to be an effective classroom teacher, I'm going to have to cut out the other stuff. 65 hour weeks are no longer an option for me if I'm to keep well. Sorry for rambling, any ideas? 
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trinity0097
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If the school allowed you to resign just the TLR aspect, which they do not have to as you are employed in a TLR position - but many do if they can find someone internally to take it on, then your duties should revert back to what a 'normal' classroom teacher in your school is required to do.
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fmath
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I think a good talk with a hopefully understanding head is whats needed first. Your health is a priority and I'm sure your head will agree. Are you given any release time to co-ordinate your subjects, prepare your action plan etc?
It may be that other TLR holders are struggling with worklife balance too and the head should be made aware of this. As I understand it, payment on the upper scale is related to contributing to wider aspects around school, but this could take the form of supporting colleagues etc which I'm sure you already do. I doubt whether an understanding head would ask you to continue to do part of a co-ordinators role if you make it clear you need to concentrate on getting back to full health. Good luck.
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madphil
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Your UPS3 cannot be dependent on coordinators roles. If they are then it is inappropriate and against the school teachers pay and conditions! AND once you have it you can't have it removed! Only TLR's are able to be given/removed depending on role.
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nellypig
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Thank you all for your replies and apologies for not responding sooner. Everyone in school is struggling with workload and a general feeling of 'nothing is good enough'. Since March we have had 3 resignations and 2 teachers who have been ill for 5-6 weeks (there are 8 classes).
Co-ordinators have release time to check colleague's planning of their subject(s) one term and then again later in the year to check children's work. Should I continue in my role, I will have to negotiate extra release time especially as the school is keen to achieve the Artsmark which will be time-consuming.
Thanks Phil for clarifying position on UPS3. I think I'm going to have to agree with the head what the priorities of my post are. To me the priority has to be ensuring the children in my class make progress and are confident in moving on to their secondary schools next year but, as in most schools, this doesn't seem to be enough. Oh dear! Anyway many thanks again for your response. At least I can use this site (gave up on the 'other one'!). Happy New Year to all.
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