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To look for a new job (already)

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Room909 · 12/01/2019 16:51

I started a new teaching role in September and was bullied so badly I had to get out. I accepted another role which was available straight after I left in November, which is unfortunately not permanent.

I was told it could be made permanent after a budgetary review, but I won't know for a while and the thought of being without a job after the end date is causing me to worry. That's without thinking about the fact that I'd actually rather stay than leave for something unknown.

Jobs are starting to be advertised for next Sept and I'm worried that if I do nothing and wait, I will miss opportunities and perhaps be under more pressure to secure a role anywhere in order to be employed!

WIBU to apply for jobs so soon after starting, which would include asking for a reference and requesting time off for interviews, (no option to keep quiet, as refs are requested after shortlisting in education) and possibly come across as disloyal or as though I wouldn't want/take the role on permanently? Or WIBU to do nothing yet and vaguely hope for it not to be necessary?

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ilovesooty · 12/01/2019 17:08

I think you have to start looking and applying.

Allthewaves · 12/01/2019 17:10

If your not on permanent contract then imo it's fine to apply for permanent jobs

Room909 · 12/01/2019 18:42

I guess so. Just seems like I could be jeopardising the chance of keeping my role if I apply too early. I guess I'm also worried about the short duration at the last place on my CV.

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tinytreefrog · 12/01/2019 18:47

I would try and say "obviously I rather stay here, but I have to ensure I will have a job in September, and can't be sure that I will have a permenant role here"

They should understand that you can't risk being unemployed.

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