Is going part time form full time contract as protected job as full time?

[newtothis15]

at the moment hav a full time contract in an independent school
thinking to ask for part time
is part time generally as secure as full time contract?

WHat are the potential negatives? independent school has independent pension provider...

They are not allowed to discriminate against part time workers by giving them worse working conditions or prioritising them in lay-offs.

However, in reality you might find yourself with a shittier timetable, and be looked over for promotions.