OK - Thinking about some part-time work that fits in with school hours - what can I do?

[merlin]

Haven't worked for 8 years - was an ad exec. Any suggestions for areas to look in - I know it's really limited with hours etc!!

Willing to give almost anything a go!!

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My SIL works in Sainsburys - started on the tills and they soon realised that she was bright, so she now does customer service desk and supervisor role. Pay is crap - around £400 for 16 hours, but hse has no childcare costs.

Another possibility is admin work in a large retail store - my Dh works in Currys and says it is hard to get decent admins staff - and they could work either days or evenings! Again, pay is poor!

I hink it would be hard as I assume you want the school holidays off. Is agency work an option of some form?

You need to work out what your skills are and see where it would fit in. There is a website somewhere about mothers working and trying to fit part time staff with employers who want them.

Thanks andy - something for me to think about? Will see if I can track down the site you mentioned - that sounds interesting!

this was the one I thought of

it might be easier to get work for 3 days a week and have 2 days off - I know it's not what you want but it's quite hard to get work around school hours. Mind if you have good skills, then you will get work - you just have to be persistant.

Part-time admin is always a good option though even if you worked on a 'bank' basis. I'd talk to some local employment agencies, esp those who supply to the local govt as they tend to be more flexible about working hours.

All the above sound good, also worth considering that even though you haven't worked in a while the skills you have may still be desirable on a part time or freelance basis by certain companies, so you have nothing to lose by contacting some relevant ones.

Thanks ladies for the ideas! I will start exploring my options now I have more of an idea of where to look!

Exam inviligating work is quite easy to get as teachers are no longer allowed to invigilate public exams. It is casual work and seasonal though.

It would also give you experience working in a school.

local council's normally desperate for pt workers may be on the phones etc but you can normally do termtime and hours around drop off/pick up

Thanks for that random - will check it out.

Have you considered becoming a trader for Phoenix greeting cards? The hours are completely up to you and the cards sell really well at the school gates. CAT me for more info if you're interested ? I love being a trader, and I fit it in around my full-time job.