Ladies, Hi,
I am quite confused and not sure if I'm making any sense, so I'm just posting this here—apologies if I sound stupid!
Here's the situation:
I decided to accept a new job offer from a school with a £23,500 per annum salary for 16 lessons spread across three days. They are allowing me to start at P2 and finish at 4 p.m. (it's an independent school). I will have pro rata basis duties but will not be a form tutor. I accepted this offer last term.
On the other hand, my current school (I think they didn't find a new teacher) has just decided to counteroffer with £25,000 at 0.5 FTE—paid INSET days, and my duties will include co-tutoring, lunch duties, and cover duties in addition to teaching.
I'm in a dilemma—I have already signed the contract for the 2025 start. Is it okay to break it? What could be the consequences?
Do I need to inform HR (new school) if I decide to stay back?
Also, even though I have no major complaints with my current school, I thought a new job might be a good change and perhaps an opportunity to grow in a relatively small department.
Please help me navigate this situation. Thanks in advance!