NQT Year
Prologue
Amy had worked hard and given much up to be where she was today, she'd always been bright, and knew what she wanted to with her life at an early age, she'd aced her exams at school, staying on in sixth form to do her A levels before heading off to university to do a degree in English and teaching.
Things had been hard at times, sometimes she didn't think she was going to make it, there were just too many other temptations out there, life at university had much to offer, academically as well as sociable, for the best part she managed abstain most of the parting that seem to go on around her, not an easy task, as she shared student accommodation with another five young women.
There'd been a few bumps and glitches on her path, she'd had some great nights out at university, put for the most part she'd behaved herself very well, that's if the conduct of her dorm friends was anything to go by, she was tame by their standards.
But for the best part Amy stayed on her path, studied hard and now found herself nearing the end of her goal of being a fully qualified teacher, all that stood in her way now, was this final year that she had to perform in the role of a teacher, an n.q.t year, newly qualified teacher.
Amy had applied for lots of positions at a variety of schools, but with lots of candidates the competition was fierce, she was one of the lucky few to be appointed a position, although it not being ideal, Amy had to accept a job at a rural school right out in the countryside, being the only offer of employment she'd received.
Not being able to drive presented its self as a problem, but once she'd completed her N.Q.T year she'd be a fully-fledged teacher and more job opportunities would open up for her, on accepting the job Amy came to terms with the fact she'd have some long commutes to work on public transport, she had the expensive option of taxi to and from the school.
Or there were a few cheaper options, she could catch a train, but the nearest station were a few miles from the village the rural school was located in, so it would either be a bus or taxi from the station, or she could just catch the bus directly to the small village.
It was more an inconvenience than anything, the school being so rural, she did have plenty of options of transport, but funds were tight, not being fully qualified meant lower wages, so Amy had taken on a part time bar tending position to enhance her income.
The extra money was welcome, but the drain on her time was not, there never seemed to be enough hours in the day, and Amy should've been using that time to mark books and prepare lesson plans for her students at school, she did her best, with what she could, after all things would get better, she was just starting out in life.
The regulars didn't mind her marking books behind the bar when it was quiet, and the landlord turned a blind eye to it as long as all the glasses were washed and tables kept clean, he was pleased with her work, and the fact the pub takings had increased since he hired this sexy little blonde.
The establishment was primarily an older gentlemen's pub, some younger men closer to her own age did frequent it, but normally just for a couple before heading on elsewhere, since Amy had started working they seemed to linger longer, and drink more, as they flirted with foxy barmaid.
With two jobs to juggle, Amy found little time for herself, but from an early age she'd been an active gym member, and truly loved it, she did her best to try an attend at least four days a week, normally for around 45 minutes to an hour workout , before heading back home to her small flat to shower, the other three days she'd liked to go for a run.