some people seem awfy obsessed with teachers .............anyone who thinks teachers work 9-3 and if they think its all singing songs and doing 'gym' are deluded.
holidays - aye ye need them I worked in a special needs school for 8yrs as a classroom assistant but was VERY involved in the class, I took groups for lessons, I helped out with physio and hydro on a one to one, I had the pleasure of 15kids to pick up and drop off from school. I LOVED the holidays it was a draining job at times. I was young! Now tho having been out in the big bad world plenty folk could do with more holidays - we all could no matter what full time job you in. I worked pt in a care home for a while - some of these girls working 4 and 5 back to back 12hr shifts for minimum wage - ooft! Teachers went to study and get their degree so aye they shouldn't be on NMW, but these girls and guys looking after our mums, grans, dads and papas by god they deserve more.
Half day Friday's I would say no plainly for the reason that kids will be even worse to get out of bed if they know its only for a few hrs haha.
Finally - see if this easy life teachers have (you think) go train and get the job and enjoy it instead of moaning about it! I for one certainly wouldn't want to be in a class all day with kids no matter what holidays I got!