Hi, I was just looking for a little guidance, and Mumsnet has always been a great source.
A little background: did a degree, worked abroad for a couple years then got my PGCE but then did something different in Education, and between child 2 and 3 I was a childminder for 3 years. Was a SAHM with child 3 for 4 years, which brought me up to the present date.
I had seen that it was a struggle for DC3's preschool when they were suddenly short-staffed because of illness for example, so I asked if they thought I was qualified, I was happy to do some cover for them as and when in school hours, as I have no ad hoc child care.
Long story short(er), in September after all necessary checks and DBS etc I started doing some short term cover. One morning, and 9-3. That soon expanded to 2 days of 9-3. It is a very lovely preschool, the staff are amazing, I have enjoyed working with small children again.
Then just before Xmas they asked if I would like those 2 days to be permanent, and so I have 5 children I will be key worker for, and expected to go to the team meeting once a month after work, 3-5 pm, unpaid, and have been told "we'll try and give you time to do your paperwork here, but lots of the girls take it home with them". There is no holiday pay (which I expected) but also no sick pay, which is not an issue, but interesting. There is one 15 minute break.
I know I am not alone in this, and childcare is notorious, but I just wondered if this experience is the norm? I know the pay-off is the flexibility of the job in terms of still being around for the 3 kids, and one can't have your cake and eat it. But I hate to feel like I being a mug. (But also hate to think I am being a spoilt princess...)
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sydenhamhiller · 10/01/2017 13:26
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