do i tell them i'm on maternity leave?

[Littlefroggy18]

I have a interview for a new job next week but i am currently on maternity leave from my current employer. Should i tell them this in interview? Its in public services rather if that's relevant!

[OnGoldenPond]

Not relevant at all to your ability to do the job, no need to tell them unless you have a lot of leave left and you would not be able to start the job within a normal timeframe.

Don't mention your children at all during an interview, don't give anyone a chance to discriminate against you.

[Littlefroggy18]

Thanks ongoldenpond that was my thoughts too. I do have a lot of annual leave but I was planning on returning to work earlier than planned if I get offered the job so my current employer would just pay me any leave I’m owed

[Littlefroggy18]

Just another questioning anyone could help? The job I am going for is part time, my old one was full time. How am I best approaching the question of why I want the job without letting on it’s due to wanting to work less for family responsibilities?

[Littlefroggy18]

Just another questioning anyone could help? The job I am going for is part time, my old one was full time. How am I best approaching the question of why I want the job without letting on it’s due to wanting to work less for family responsibilities?