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Would you swap full time for part-time with PT status?

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WestCoastDreamin · 17/11/2015 11:11

Trying to recruit at the moment and one of the options is to change the role from full time to 3 or 3.5 days but with promoted PT status for most or all of that. Going on Scottish pay scales you would roughly 'lose' £7k but reduce workload whilst getting a promoted post...

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SisterViktorine · 17/11/2015 17:38

What is PT status?

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TheTroubleWithAngels · 17/11/2015 17:47

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Lozza1990 · 17/11/2015 17:53

It depends on your situation, if you can afford to then I don't see why you wouldn't reduce your hours if that's what you want.

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Nohopeformethen · 17/11/2015 17:57

Why does it need to appeal to full time people primarily? What about those who want to be part time, but have the skills to be a PT?
I have done this in the past, would love to again.

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TheTroubleWithAngels · 17/11/2015 18:10

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LindyHemming · 17/11/2015 19:11

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Nohopeformethen · 17/11/2015 19:38

No I still don't get it - who needs five days? I just think it's better to get someone who wants part-time (and will appreciate the opportunity and stay there) rather than someone whose ideal is full-time, who will use the post as a stepping stone to the first full time role that pops up.

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LindyHemming · 17/11/2015 19:42

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Nohopeformethen · 17/11/2015 20:15

Trying to recruit at the moment and one of the options is to change the role from full time to 3 or 3.5 days
How does this sound like they need full time, if it can be changed to 3ish days?
You understand that department needs/school roll etc change from year to year, so just because it has been full time in the past doesn't mean it has to be now. Am just reading what is written in the OP.
Thanks for the Hmm btw, it says a lot more about you than it does about me.

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WestCoastDreamin · 17/11/2015 20:27

We are remote rural and we are looking at the best structure to attract someone to the area. I'm just testing the water as to whether it would be as appealing/more appealing/less appealing to shift your family for a part-time job or whether we should push for full time.

I think the short answer is that any post is feasible if you find the right person to fill it - sadly like hens teeth round these parts!

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superram · 17/11/2015 20:28

I read it as you need full time but would consider part time for the right candidate (with a pulse). I would say that and see what you get.

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WestCoastDreamin · 17/11/2015 20:28

It would be the headship that changes by the way, but it affects the teaching hours post that would need back-filled.

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WestCoastDreamin · 19/11/2015 11:09

We're Argyll & Bute (a particularly nice bit Smile)

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Nohopeformethen · 19/11/2015 13:12

I am now humming the Mull of Kintyre. At work.

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WestCoastDreamin · 22/11/2015 10:12

Having sifted through all of the pro & cons, I'm leaning towards we keep our own headteacher post and we can try and fill it - it's such a great opportunity for the right person, and makes for a better package (I think) when we are basically asking someone to make a complete lifestyle change, moving themselves and possibly their families to an island community.
The 3-day post wouldn't be promoted (the existing class teacher would get that, if they want it) so goodness knows who'd fill the 3 days - we're an island so it's not like it's easy to commute!

Any teacher feedback would be appreciated!

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