Part novel. Part autobiography. All in. 'For the Short Hours and Long Holidays' is a serialised novel recounting the events of a twenty year teaching career. Published a chapter at a time, using the real life experiences of the author, the novel presents the trials and tribulations of a group of teachers week by week through an academic year. Matt, the new head of English, keen to impress his vision for moving forward on a jaded team; Lucas, the young teacher battling with his own insecurities about his role in the profession; Beth, fresh-faced and new - will teaching be what she expects it to be?Honest, irreverent, and written with heart, 'For the Short Hours and Long Holidays' explores why anyone would want to become a high school teacher.