I just can t keep up to date with my marking or preparation. I am producing the school s Revue and Cabaret which comes off in a few weeks. I also have to supervise long jump in the afternoons and the Deputy Headmaster is always picking on me. You have a real problem and there are many out there just like you. I can t give you much help with the drama except to say that pupils invariably perform better when you let them get on with it by themselves.
Healthy neglect is a very successful management style.
Some of my best friends are deputy headmasters and treating them like a dog or a child usually brings results plenty of praise and encouragement should have him eating out of your hand. The best teachers claim they are always underwhelmed but that is often easier said than done. Get hold of some past matric papers with answers. Photostat and multicopy a few relevant questions, get your pupils to do them in class and finish them for home work. The next day check that they have been done and send any miscreants to the now friendly deputy.