At the interview and induction day at a new school, I was informed that I would definitely have 2 GCSE classes, and that I'd be only teaching my main subject. It was also said that I would be in charge of improving the existing AS and A Level option in my subject area, so that the school may actually be able to recruit some students at that level for the first time in 3 years. I was also meant to have dedicated time referred to as 'development' on my timetable, and this is where I'd make changes to the whole school curriculum in my subject area, not just in the Sixth Form. I had had similar responsibilities in other schools, and was looking forward to this new role.
The induction day was held in late July, but despite this, I was not even given a preliminary timetable. I ensured that I was contactable over the Summer holidays, so that they may send me my timetable. I contacted them to ask for my timetable when I'd still not received it in the last week of July and was told it still wasn't ready.
The first day of school was a 'training' day. I finally received my timetable and was horrified. It consisted solely of KS3 teaching - across 3 subject areas, usual amount of PPA time - no 'development' time as promised. I was also expected to teach in 5 different classrooms, including one for which I would be mainly responsible, and also be a full time Year 7 tutor.
To say I was absolutely livid is an understatement. I asked if the timetable was correct, and all involved were very sheepish, but pretty much just told me I'd have to get on with it. I complained, and also contacted my union. I had 1 hour of teaching time subtracted as a result, and I was treated like a trouble maker. From then on I was victimised and systematically bullied by several members of staff. I became ill very quickly, it was truly horrendous. My Doctor wrote me off sick, and I spent this time feeling very inhuman, and worried sick about finding other work as there was no way I could go back there.
I was offered a long term supply position with an agency who I'd done a couple of months work with once before. I wrote the Head a letter telling them I was resigning with immediate effect, and detailed everything. I started at the supply role and had an amazing time, and during which, I acquired a permanent position at a truly fantastic school who valued me greatly and didn't fuck me over. I would still be there now if I hadn't become a mother and a sahm.
My advice would be to ask them why you've been given only KS3, and tell them that you're unhappy, but be ready for repercussions. Look elsewhere for Teaching roles from today, and sign up with supply agencies. I am sick to death of hearing about the ways in which so many of us are treated, and I wish you the best of luck.