How to return to teaching after raising a family

[timetorepatriate]

Hi, looking for advice please.

I'd like to get back into teaching after 9 years out of the classroom. I have been raising a family in that time, and also living in the Middle East. We are moving back home to UK soon, and I'd like to get back into work. I know so much will have changed in this time, so how can I get myself 'up to date' and employable again?

Advice appreciated!

Supply teaching. Starts your cv again. Gives you a chance to find out what schools are actually like.

It’s obviously not a secure or regular income, but it’s great. No responsibility for data or progress, no staff meetings or parents evenings. You go in, teach, and go home.

I was just about to write this too. Depending on the area. Our academy trust has advertised for supply teachers to work over our 8 schools. It's a great way to learn on the job again, a bit like placements in training.

Also, depending on how much you are going to rely on the money, I know a few people who have gone back as HLTAs/TAs. In our area they just can't get enough of them.

Good luck. I have found a school I love teaching in and a part time job, which fits with our life.

Thanks so much for the replies. So do you the supply agencies would still employ me after such a long break? I had four years qualified teaching experience before I stopped to raise my 3 kids.

Depending on subject lots of schools are desperate for qualified teachers

Yes, supply agencies will take you on, but may not pay you a lot initially! Also, look for schools that are advertising for NQTs, as they may yptake you on too. What area of the country will you be returning to?

I was in the same position op, I contacted supply agents- all said I would need recent experience in a school. So I applied for TA job... long story but now I'm going back as a teacher covering maternity. But a few days volunteering in a school would give you some experience before attempting to contact t supply agencies. Good luck