Matilde Warden
@matildewarden.bsky.social
Old teacher | New Headteacher | Maths | NFFC | 🇪🇸 🇱🇧
Best money that I spend every month.
February 15, 2026 at 11:22 AM
Best money that I spend every month.
I had completely forgotten about Jazzmatazz. I loved that album. Reminds me of revising for my finals.
February 15, 2026 at 8:13 AM
I had completely forgotten about Jazzmatazz. I loved that album. Reminds me of revising for my finals.
Flights were slightly cheaper than the following week but there wasn’t a huge difference.
February 14, 2026 at 7:24 AM
Flights were slightly cheaper than the following week but there wasn’t a huge difference.
We have five weeks next. Flying away in Mar 30th.
February 13, 2026 at 9:14 PM
We have five weeks next. Flying away in Mar 30th.
I have failed at #FridayFive this week. I’m sorry.
February 13, 2026 at 5:35 PM
I have failed at #FridayFive this week. I’m sorry.
Plan?? Ha ha ha ha ha
February 12, 2026 at 6:30 AM
Plan?? Ha ha ha ha ha
What the hell??
February 12, 2026 at 6:29 AM
What the hell??
I love the jajaja of my Spanish family. Always makes me giggle when I see it.
February 12, 2026 at 6:27 AM
I love the jajaja of my Spanish family. Always makes me giggle when I see it.
It wouldn’t surprise me 🙄
February 12, 2026 at 6:13 AM
It wouldn’t surprise me 🙄
The bar has been very low! Wonder what treat we have in store next?
February 12, 2026 at 6:11 AM
The bar has been very low! Wonder what treat we have in store next?
Genuinely though - it’s such a lovely school. Very unique in our approach with no uniform and first name terms. It’s just nice.
February 11, 2026 at 8:30 PM
Genuinely though - it’s such a lovely school. Very unique in our approach with no uniform and first name terms. It’s just nice.
It’s definitely not the building!
February 11, 2026 at 8:28 PM
It’s definitely not the building!
A recent ‘spotted’ post on FB said that the school was ‘run by a bunch of hippies’. Maybe that’s it?
February 11, 2026 at 8:26 PM
A recent ‘spotted’ post on FB said that the school was ‘run by a bunch of hippies’. Maybe that’s it?
Forest Wolves is definitely a frustrating watch (Forest fan here)
February 11, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Forest Wolves is definitely a frustrating watch (Forest fan here)
We had 14 employable applicants! Unheard of!
February 11, 2026 at 6:07 PM
We had 14 employable applicants! Unheard of!
Absolutely. One of our teachers went to interview this week where they were told ‘if you don’t hear back from us by 4pm, you have been unsuccessful’! Not even a phone call? Luckily she got the job and accepted as she loved the school (relocation). However, she said this was a bit of a red flag!
February 11, 2026 at 7:17 AM
Absolutely. One of our teachers went to interview this week where they were told ‘if you don’t hear back from us by 4pm, you have been unsuccessful’! Not even a phone call? Luckily she got the job and accepted as she loved the school (relocation). However, she said this was a bit of a red flag!
Anyway, as I said- I’m excited about today. Maths interviews are my favourite.
February 11, 2026 at 7:11 AM
Anyway, as I said- I’m excited about today. Maths interviews are my favourite.
5. I have had many, many interviews over the years and used to be terrrifed. Now, I am very relaxed about them as they are definitely a two way process. Interviews should also be used by candidates to see if it’s a places they would be comfortable working.
February 11, 2026 at 7:10 AM
5. I have had many, many interviews over the years and used to be terrrifed. Now, I am very relaxed about them as they are definitely a two way process. Interviews should also be used by candidates to see if it’s a places they would be comfortable working.
4. Obviously we discuss the lesson in the interview where they can talk through things they may not have had time to do. Many candidates don’t realise that the point of the observation is to see how they engage with the students, not necessarily the lesson content (although that’s important too).
February 11, 2026 at 7:09 AM
4. Obviously we discuss the lesson in the interview where they can talk through things they may not have had time to do. Many candidates don’t realise that the point of the observation is to see how they engage with the students, not necessarily the lesson content (although that’s important too).
3. The lesson observation is the most important part. However many candidates are worried that they only have 25 minutes and that they won’t get through the content. I tell them ahead of time that it doesn’t matter if they don’t get through their content and that I will stop them after 25 minutes.
February 11, 2026 at 7:07 AM
3. The lesson observation is the most important part. However many candidates are worried that they only have 25 minutes and that they won’t get through the content. I tell them ahead of time that it doesn’t matter if they don’t get through their content and that I will stop them after 25 minutes.
2. Being good in interview doesn’t equate to being a good practitioner. I generally ask trusted specialists to do observations in pairs and we convene after the interview (so there’s no bias during the interview). Although we often align there are times when we have completely opposite rankings!
February 11, 2026 at 7:05 AM
2. Being good in interview doesn’t equate to being a good practitioner. I generally ask trusted specialists to do observations in pairs and we convene after the interview (so there’s no bias during the interview). Although we often align there are times when we have completely opposite rankings!
We have had several interview days recently. Here are a couple of thoughts.
1. I will now always send out questions ahead of the interview. This makes the conversation flow much more naturally and avoids those painful silences that I’ve experienced so many times in the past.
1. I will now always send out questions ahead of the interview. This makes the conversation flow much more naturally and avoids those painful silences that I’ve experienced so many times in the past.
February 11, 2026 at 7:02 AM
We have had several interview days recently. Here are a couple of thoughts.
1. I will now always send out questions ahead of the interview. This makes the conversation flow much more naturally and avoids those painful silences that I’ve experienced so many times in the past.
1. I will now always send out questions ahead of the interview. This makes the conversation flow much more naturally and avoids those painful silences that I’ve experienced so many times in the past.