I have been a primary teacher for 4 years and with the same school since I was an NQT. I have 3 very young children, my youngest was only 6 months when I started my NQT year. After my first year school agreed to a 0.7 perm contract. I have asked about the possibility of reducing my hrs but school can't reduce them further fair enough.
The school is good to work at with nice staff and a nice head. It is in s very deprived area and we are undersubscribed so we get really difficult behaviour... we get kids that other schools won't find space for. This can be emotionally draining... think several can in class in local authority care, others on CIN etc plus high levels of SEN. It is intense during teaching hours. I have had good opportunities for professional development and this has not been hindered at all by being part time.
In the last year my marriage has ended, my middle child has had mental health probs and my mum has been diagnosed with cancer, she is undergoing a tough course of treatment. I have no childcare other than before and after school clubs. I have been off for a term with stress but am hoping to go back at some point in the summer term.
Even off work I am exhausted with everything and am seriously considering leaving and doing some very part time supply whilst looking for a job about 0.4-0.5.
My youngest starts primary school in sept and will have to go to wraparound 4 days per week with his dad recently left and grandma very ill. I've also not been at my best this year.
I feel like I should leave to help the kids get through all that has happened in the last year but can't imagine I'll ever find such a perfect part time job again. It's even close to home (4miles).
What would you do?
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user1463172942 · 21/03/2017 18:52
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