We’re looking to expand our family but I also need to leave my current role as I’m really unhappy at my school. I don’t want to stay ‘in case’ I fall pregnant as I’ve had long journeys trying to conceive both of my children.
There’s a role that I’ve seen that’s at an academy and it has a 6 month probation period. I’ve only ever worked at LA schools and have upwards of 10 years continuous service so moves have never really had me doubting trying for a baby and I’ve never been subject to any probation. Would I be silly to go for a role like this, knowing there’s quite a long probationary period?
I know it would be discriminatory for school to dismiss for pregnancy. But my experiences have taught me schools are very good and mistreating people under the guise of not doing so.
It could also be a non issue as I could go for the role, get it, pass probation and still not be pregnant. Or, I could fall pregnant this month and be 6 months pregnant by the time I would start in September! A lot of ifs! But I’m in a bit of a dilemma and wanted advice or any real world experiences.
I’m aware the academy won’t run on STPCD or honour continuous service and it could mean no occupational mat pay.