Hello,
I'll jump right in.
2019, I gained a temporary TLR to run a department. I really enjoyed it. It wasn't without it's difficulties but I felt I took on the challenge, turned the department round. I enjoyed discussing the changes and progress when we had Ofsted in/ Governor and staff meetings.
Covid came, I continued the role at home. I also found out I was pregnant. We had a change of leadership and the temp TLR was changed to a permanent one in a different direction, that you had to re interview for.
I returned to work in May this year and I have been placed in the same department that now has no lead. I feel like I am being punished. The staff all squabble between them but I don't think it is clear to SMT that guidance is needed. I feel that colleagues look to me to sort things but , quite frankly, I am not doing it for free. However, I am making gentle suggestions and helping where I can.
I wondered if I waited a while, by default, eventually I might be given some responsibility but I'm not sure how long I want to wait to be noticed. I also feel quite invisible after having DD. I feel so deflated. I am still fairly new to the profession (5years). Childcare issues means making a move to another school would be tricky and actually, I really love where I work, I'm just unhappy with the position I am in.
It's turned into a bit of moan, sorry for that! Any advice would be greatly appreciated.