Derek: The Caretaker Who Cared (Kind Of)
My New Book Is Out Now
Mr Derek Smart is the school Caretaker. But his job title has been changed to Site Manager - he’s yet to notice a difference in the roles.
Mr Smart has been doing this job for many, many years and to be frank, he has had enough. His thoughts frequently drift towards his retirement plan, and whether he should have one.
Observe how he negotiates the academic year whilst being constantly barraged by people, big ones and little ones, all demanding instant attention.
Good job the headteacher has taken on an apprentice to help him… or is it?
My Books
Take a look at all the books I’ve published so far…
But There Is No Ef In Phonics!
Meet Mrs Belvedere. An experience if somewhat jaded teacher.
Journey with her as she navigates the academic year through endless meetings, ‘new’ initiatives and the children who cause her incredulity and amusement in equal measure.
£11.99
Derek: The Caretaker Who Cared (Kind Of)
Derek Smart has been the school Caretaker for many, many years, and he has had enough.
Observe how he negotiates his way through the academic year with the ‘support’ of his young apprentice, An apprentice which he did not actually ask for…
£11.99
‘Every teacher has a book full of stories to tell!’
I decided that I would be a teacher when I was seven years old. My parents, both teachers, advised against it. They said…
“It’s a thankless task and there’s no money in it.”
How right they were.
But I enjoyed my schooling for the most part, mainly because I did not take it too seriously (except sports day…).
Throughout my 34 year teaching career, there were of course challenges, but I could usually find something funny about them to get me through. And thankfully, cakes were never in short supply either!
