I have a big decision to make this weekend and I really need advice.
I am a teacher working part time, but I've been offered a job in the Civil Service. The job and team sound great, but due to the location, I would basically be out of the house 7:30am-7:15pm, three days a week. My partner would have to do drop offs and pick ups. The other two days I would be able to work from home and collect my children from school. The role isn't as flexible as I was hoping for but the role itself does sound interesting. I would get around 38 days annual leave (plus bank holidays). I have a partner and grandparents around so I'm not too worried about the holidays.
In my teaching role, I work 0.7, so I pick up twice a week and have a day to myself. My children are young (primary school aged) and my youngest is starting reception this year.
The CS role is £200 less a month. Our mortgage is increasing by £600 which will mean we can save a lot less.
I have wanted to leave teaching for a long time, but the salary, being part time and the holidays repeatedly draw me back in. I'm not in a toxic school, but I find the workload stressful at times along with the constant noise. Has anyone been in a similar position in terms of the commute? Will it be easier to get a different job closer to home in the CS if i take it? Or should I remain in my job and keep looking? Thanks!