To ask if this is how maternity roles are usually advertised?

[Kitten678]

The role was advertised as 46 something k pro rata.
I checked and it's actually 38k ish for full-time, because it's a maternity cover they say well you'd get 46k if you worked the full year.

Does this sound right?

I can't wait for OP to find out about paying tax too...!

In my place of work it’s because you can’t join the pension scheme and it’s a very favourable one so they do give more for a fixed term role. Also helps attract folk to roles that aren’t permanent.

Bored tonight? Grow up a bit, or find a hobby.