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Forced to work an afternoon with no childcare

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incy · 12/09/2006 07:47

I am a teacher and for the past two years I have worked 0.5 of a full time contract. I have always worked the same two full days plus one morning. Two days before teaching was due to start my line manager told me this could not be accomodated anymore and I would have to work my hours accross all three days. As I do't have childcare on the afternoon in question I said this was impossible but she is saying I have to do it. I know my contract does not specify exact days or hours so in effect I could be forced to do this contractually but if they do I will have no choice but to resign. In the meeting last week when I was told my hours had changed, my line manager said she found me cold and unapproachable, was dreading doing my apprasial and knew I'd have to resign if these hours were inflicted on me. I think she is just trying to back me into a corner and make me resign. Any advice - I just feel like resigning.

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threebob · 12/09/2006 22:09

Also get an email from your ds's present nursery saying there is no space in the afternoon and that he is on a waiting list.

sallystrawberry · 12/09/2006 22:13

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incy · 13/09/2006 08:41

Thanks for all of your help - I've had more useful advice from fellow mumsnetters than from my union !!!

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incy · 20/09/2006 13:19

Just an update on what has happened. I went into work for a meeting today with my union rep and my timetable was changed back to my original hours in two minutes ! When I questioned why such a simple solution had not been implemented from the start I was told this was due to my manager's inexperience and workload. They also told me they would stand by her 'whatever'which seemed to suggest there was no point in taking the matter any further (they didn't care!).Had decided to resign and look for a new job but the good news is that I have found out I am pregnant again so only a few more months before I can take maternity leave and forget about it all. Thanks again for all of your advice and encouragement - it was greatly appreciated X

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suejoneziscalmernow · 20/09/2006 13:21

congratulations incy glad things have works out for you (although with your union)

FlipFloppinRubyRioja · 20/09/2006 13:22

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incy · 20/09/2006 14:11

Sorry, my post was misleading - the union rep came with me for a meeting with the principal. The union rep was lovely - it was the principal who didn't seem to care about my line manager's behavior!

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Rookiemum · 20/09/2006 14:50

Thats great news and congrats on your pregnancy. If it was me I would very much be looking forward to the moment that I told them.......

incy · 20/09/2006 15:15

Yes Rookiemum - the thought of that look on their face is keeping me going - especially since baby is due past the April deadline for new 8 months paid maternity leave !

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