Long story short - I’m looking for a new job. Primary teacher for over a decade, went back part time just under a year ago after mat leave. Was previously a subject lead (no TLR but in my school it’s very difficult to get through to UPS - wouldn’t have been able to without this. Now on UPS2).
In my school it’s very much a case of ‘if your face fits…’ and it’s appears that mine now doesn’t. I feel as if I’m being bullied out of my job and I’ve just been put on a support plan, despite previously being outstanding, a role model for NQTs/ECTs, informal mentor, leading CPD etc.
Since having DD, I believe nothing about my practice has changed, other than the fact I’m not there 2 days a week. I still put as much effort into everything as I did beforehand.
Initially, I didn’t realise just how difficult being part of a job share was and there were a few teething problems. I’m hindsight, they’ve made me a far better communicator with other colleagues, too. I’m going to look round a new school next week, but (if I get shortlisted) I don’t know how to answer the question of why I’m leaving. I feel ‘because my boss is a bully and their leadership team are all enablers and yes people’ won’t go down very well.
Can you help me please?