Hi, NC as fairly identifying.
About 2 months ago I applied for a job in a lovely school not far from where I currently work. The school I'm in is going through quite a difficult time e.g. Behaviour problems, continuous re-inspections and outside agencies all over our school/department, scrutinising results, teaching etc. there is immense pressure on all of us.
I applied for the other job, even though it would mean losing my current TLR and taking a £3000 pay cut, because I just wanted less pressure.
However, since then, our school is beginning to 'turn the corner' and even though it's still stressful, we are pulling together well.
Today I received a phone call from the lovely school that I applied to saying they had shortlisted me for interview (a bit late, I know) and now I am wondering what to do.
Things seem to be getting better at the school I'm in but the other school has an excellent reputation (my sister's children attend so I know it well). The behaviour issues that make our school such a difficult place to be in ag the moment do not exist there.
I guess I'm asking, what would you do? Stick it out in a potentially improving school but face continuous pressure or go for the job in the nicer school , less pressure, but take quite a significant pay cut?
Of course, all of this is dependent on whether I get the job. I just want to know if it's worth even going for the interview before pissing off my boss by looking like I want to leave.
Advice greatly appreciated!
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Toleaveornot101 · 11/05/2017 21:09
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