(Sue POV)
So it's my first day at City-Town Community School. I'm so nervous because I won't know anybody. What happens if I make a bad first impression then I'm stuck lonely and unhappy in a job I hate. There's one other thing (or should I say person) that has been playing on my mind for weeks now, that's Simon. He's one of the only people that I've ever met that hasn't immediately jumped to the wrong conclusion about me. It's sad that I'm never going to see him again.
(Simon POV)
So here we are another term and finally it's the day of my Deputy interview. I've been preparing to the point that you could say they can't refuse me. It will also be Sue's first day of teaching. She told me she was petrified, it's a shame that I can't offer my support and help her through it. After all she didn't come across as someone who would be a natural at teaching.
(Sue POV)
So I've just pulled up outside the school. The nerves are really starting to kick in now. Dad spent all last night giving me a peep talk. Unfortunately I had to put up with him going on because I'm staying with him until I get a place of my own. My Dad is one of those people who seems to take everything so seriously. I know it's because he wants me to do well and discover that I am intelligent but sometimes I feel it's only to make him look good and show he has 1 successful daughter.
(Simon POV)
So I'm the only one in the building at this point and currently I'm taking a final look over my notes. I hope all goes well but I sense that no one on the panel will like me and even I'm starting to believe that I may not be cut out for this.
(Sue POV)
The school seems so empty. There's no one around. I hope I haven't arrived too early after all I don't want to seem too eager (because I'm really not). After wandering the corridors for ages I finally manage to find the Staffroom. I grab the handle and walk in. There's no one present except one person. Someone I never thought I would see again...
(Simon POV)
"Sue" I said.
Completely shocked
"Simon I didn't know you worked here" she replied.
(Sue POV)
I can't believe Simon works here. Suddenly I don't feel as nervous because I know that Simon will help me through this. He has his interview for the deputy post soon so hopeful we can catch up later.
(Simon POV)
So I'm waiting outside the main hall where my interview will be hosted. All I know is that the head and a member of the council will be present. The usually just send some random person in the education department but because of the recent events of deputy's leaving the job after a few months they are sending the Head of the LEA this time to make sure the right person is chosen. 'Someone who is passionate and wants this job'. That's totally me. This Head of the LEA is called Robert Bain, he seems ok from what I've heard but he could be like the rest for all I know.
"Come in" was the next thing I heard.
I walk in to see the head teacher Mr Shaw and this Robert Bain person sitting at a desk. I am invited to sit down and Robert asks me some questions. The interview went well up until the last question.
"So Simon why do you think this job is for you?"
I panic because this is the kind of question that they can use to catch you out.
"I believe I have the determination to hold this senior post" I replied.
"Thank you, Mr Lowsley we will inform you on who gets the job by the end of the day"
I thanked the panel and left the room content with my interview.