Part time jobs

[beccablob]

I had an interview today for a part time EYFS teacher job and I was apparently very close but I didn't get it . There are absolutely no more around. That was the only one I've seen in my area. I can't really do supply due to the uncertainty. I have 3dcs, one of which is disabled so I need set childcare.

Do I need to apply for full time ones for now and hope to reduce days in the future? Is there another way?

We relocated at Xmas time so I currently do not work.

Thanks

[temporarilyjerry]

Could you do supply part time? Use childcare on those days? I know it is uncertain but I have a friend who is a supply teacher. She only does EY and KS1 but is rarely without work. Once you have been doing it for a while, you may get something regular. Good luck, whatever you decide.

[beccablob]

I think that's what I will hVe to do, but it's the cost of childcare if I don't get work.

[mrsmilesmatheson]

Part time jobs tend to come up in my area at odd times. You might be surprised at what pops up after half term or in around sept/October.

Do you know any other teachers you could team up with as a ready made job share? Then apply for full time posts together?

Tutoring might be worth a try too?

[beccablob]

Thanks for the replies. I got proper feedback from the job I didn't get. It seems it was so close, and they said I shone but they had to make a decision. The head is going to put me on their roll as a supply so at least that's something.

I don't know anyone to team up with unfortunately. We are new to the area. I had a lovely jobshare before

[AbsoluteGonk]

Have you thought about working in a pre-school/nursery?

[Appervine]

I went back to work doing supply (primary -ks2) for just two days a week. I had the same worries about childcare as you, but only had one day without work and then got a regular position in one school. It's a good way to get a feel for different schools too, which could be really useful if you're new to an area. Good luck!

[toomuchicecream]

Why not go and look round schools offering full time jobs and explain that you are looking for part time work? Round here, jobs are advertised full time but if a couple of competent people offered to work part time, the school would be so delighted to get reasonable applicants they'd make it work.

[beccablob]

Supply it is by the sounds of it!

I've rang most of the schools advertising full time jobs. They aren't interested in part time unfortunately. I think this area is fairly flooded with teachers (wirral).