I was asked by the deputy head yesterday when I intended to start mat leave and gave her the date. The school have known I was pregnant since 10 weeks.
The same day, I then received a message from a colleague (not slt or hr) informing me that afternoon that a former colleague had been offered the job. She has accepted and told work colleagues that she will be returning as mat cover and people at work are discussing who they think is pregnant.
As you can imagine, being pregnant at this time comes with a lot of worry and anxiety. I'm currently 17 weeks pregnant and haven't even told some of my family so as not to worry them whilst we are self distancing due to Covid-19.
I felt that my hand was forced to tell people I was pregnant when I wasn't ready.
I understand the need to get a mat cover in quickly but has this been handled right?
I feel so overwhelmed about it and can't stop crying (gotta love these pregncy hormones!) I wonder if anyone can help me with some perspective?
I have since emailed the deputy head and hr to politely let them know that I am aware of the new appointment.
I have also contacted the union.
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hidinghats · 30/04/2020 10:13
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