[clivehawkins]

Thanks guys.

The communication aspect is vital, I agree. I'd rather know if there's a problem than someone just bottle it up and then leave out of the blue. I know of teachers here who are deeply unhappy and moan non-stop to their colleagues but the director is blissfully unaware of the problem. The fault lies with both parties.

I'm already paying more than the going rate so hopefully that will inspire some loyalty and feeling of 'worth'.

We'll see how it goes!