I have just been told my contract will not be renewed, I am a teacher and was given a 2 year contract which will end this summer. I am quite devastated to be honest, as I was not expecting this at all. To provide some context, I am an NQT, my first year did not go very well, I was pregnant and struggled with behaviour management. When I returned from maternity leave, I was put on an action plan, and closely monitored, I have worked really hard, and genuinely feel I have made excellent progress, my recent end of term assessment from the school stated they were happy with my progress, and I am likely to successfully complete the NQT year. So I was shocked when my head called me for a meeting and stated in simple terms, that they do not have a job for me no explanation why, but he said he is happy to provide me a reference if needed. I was in shock and didnt really ask any questions, and just hurried out of the room so I wouldnt breakdown in front of him. I have had some time to think and whilst I am still quite upset, I am just trying to focus on getting another job and passing my NQT year. I am still really bothered by the way the whole things has been handled, firstly all my colleagues I started with, who like me initially had 2 year contracts were given permanent contracts whilst I was on maternity leave, I assumed that I was away overlooked because I was on maternity, but now I feel the whole things was planned and they wanted to get rid of me, my maternity cover has been offered a permanent contract, so he has essentially been given my job. There were two vacancies within the department, which I believe they have hired external teachers for. I just feel really cheated, and going to work everyday knowing Im not wanted gives me anxiety, also it is so late in the teaching year, how will I find a job now, I wish they had told me earlier. Any words of wisdom on how to cope will be much appreciated.