The perfect job!

[CupAndSaucer]

I have just seen a job advertised that I think would be perfect for me!

The only problem is that it isn't term time (I have always worked term time) and I have no idea what childcare is available in the holidays or how much it would cost. I appreciate it will vary considerably across the country but any experiences of arranging holiday care would be great.

I have two teens (1 secondary school and 1 at college) who are pretty self sufficient, but I also have one in her last year of Primary and one in year 3. What could I do with them? The job is Monday - Wednesday from 9-5pm. I'd need before and after school care during term time, but only for 1 once DD goes to secondary school in September.

I do have some family/friends who would help out but I wouldn't want to rely too much on them if possible. I was so excited when I saw the job ad but now I'm starting to realise what a logistical nightmare it could be.

Can it be done or should I stick to my term time job?

It's always worth applying. You can always raise the question of working from home during certain hours. No harm done if they say no...

Go for it - three days childcare per week is perfectly manageable, especially if you only have to take to/collect from one place. Obvious answer for term time is breakfast and after-school club, assuming your school has one. Our school has just started ASC in the last couple of months and my dc love it. During the summer holidays last year, dh and I each took one day's holdiay a week (went away as a family during the May half term) and the rest of the time there was a local playscheme plus a temporary nanny (daughter of a friend). If you have friends/family, a good way to use them is for odd days in the holidays, mixed in with more formal playschemes. I think children don't mind going to different places each day, as long as you let them know in advance what will be happening. Variety is good, IMO. I'd say definitely apply for the job and do some research into childcare in your area. If the potential employer offers childcare vouchers, there is a good cost saving.

Thanks for replying

Nicknametaken - it's not a role that could be completed from home unfotunately.

Sinkingfeeling - thank you for the pointers. Great idea about mixing up the childcare - I think that could work really well. I suppose it would mean being ultra organised but I'm sure I could do it. And I could always leave the younger 2 with the older 2 for the odd emergency. My eldest is 18 so very capable.

Well....I've submitted my application! so now the inbox and post box stalking begins

I'm crossing everything - I really want this job! Unfortunately i think many others will too. oh well, you never know.

Off to look up playschemes

If you've got too children around college age could they not do the looking after in the school holidays for some pocket money.

1.5 days a week each?