I recently went back to teaching after many years as a sahm. I‘ve done one full year and have already started the second (not uk).
We are a small team. Secondary level, two male and four female teachers. The two male teachers are also form teachers.
Last year two of the teachers (m/f) were a married couple. The female teacher often had to look after their kids so she wasn’t often available. She has now left and has been replaced by N. One of the other female teachers is on maternity leave, the other refuses to do more than she has to. I work 25%, N works 50%.
Last year I accompanied the two form tutors on various trips , including a week long excursion. I really enjoyed it, and felt like I was feet first into my new job. I was already looking forward to the next year.
Last week I was notified that the two form teachers plus N were going on a form trip. It was never discussed with the rest of the team.
Yesterday I got an email about an upcoming meeting . It said if Gwendolinano can’t make it, just say. I’ve never missed a meeting. I spoke to form teacher and mentioned I just have to sort out childcare and I‘ll be at the meeting. He said not to worry, important is that the two form teachers plus N are there.
So of course now I feel like I am not important.
Am I wrong in feeling totally pushed out? I enjoyed the trips so much last year and now this year I won’t even be asked if I want to join. It is making me doubt myself.