1, Protect yourself
It really is just a job. Although, for most teachers, it is a vocation, the reality is that we are public servants, working in public buildings and funded by public money. When things get tough, reflect that it is not as personal as it feels. Thinking this way may not ease the pain, but it may lend perspective. Honestly, you are not indispensable. If you are not available the school is not going to close, pupils will continue to turn up, and teachers will continue to teach them.
Successful school leaders are taking on more and more responsibility for supporting weak schools. It may be flattering to know you are so trusted and valued but take time to count the cost on your personal life and, if necessary, say no. Nobody will think any less of you.
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