To go for a promotion I can only do for 3 months?

[AmyRhodes]

I'm a teacher. My Head of Department goes on maternity leave in December. I'm her deputy. In June, my headteacher and two deputy headteachers all verbally told me I will be covering her maternity leave from late December/January.

I've since found out I'm pregnant, EDD April 15.

Basically, I want the role (and the appropriate maternity pay), but I'll only be able to do it for about 3 months before my own mat leave starts.

The role has been promised to me, but I'm fairly sure my school will be planning an official application/interview process around November/December. By this time, I'm likely to be showing. I doubt I will get anything in writing anytime soon.

What should I do?

I'm confused. It's not a promotion. It's temporary cover.

If it was permanent I would be saying definitely go for it, but for needs of the department and the students I think having 3 dIfferent HODS in one academic year will be an absolute nightmare.

With respect, it's not really about you. It's about whether you are able to fulfill the requirements of the temporary post covering for an absent postholder which you won't be as you'll only be doing it for a matter of weeks really.