Maternity cover and want out

[blackcoffee]

I'm a NQT and I hate my job (not the teaching, not the children - support staff issues). I know leaving before the end of the contract is discretionary but would it prejudice my career to ask? I don't think I can make it to the end of term.

[lljkk]

You've got to try to stick it, methinks! Yes would be detrimental.

[TheNebulousBoojum]

Yes it would be, talk to your mentor about the problems. It's their job to help you fix them.

[blackcoffee]

my mentor was really supportive but mentor changed this term and I have had no dialogue with the new one yet. HT is aware of my problems but has publicly backed support staff and work is now true hell.

[blackcoffee]

I had about three hours sleep last night, I am a physical and emotional wreck.

[stargirl1701]

Are you in a Union? If not, join one and then get some advice from either your school or regional rep.

[blackcoffee]

yes, am in Union, good plan, I will do that.

[Amerryscot]

Why are you an emotional wreck?

What specific things about the job are stressing you out?

It would be bad to leave early as so much hinges on your reference.

[blackcoffee]

I've got a grip again.
I'm not the only one feeling this way to be fair, most staff seem to - school on verge of special measures, being directed to teach in a way neither I or any of the people I've ever worked with previously can see benefit from, negative support staff, you name it - it feels like being herded (or given SLT style gently shepherded) off a cliff and then blamed for falling.
On the bright side, individuals are nice, the children and parents are totally amazing, I have come up with some strategies that seem to be helping - and it isn't really all that long to go, is it? I feel I could do so much better for the children if I could get on and teach the way I know works.
Am meeting with new mentor soon, and there are summer term vacancies coming up. I've survived the 3 days since I started this thread, I can get there. It will fly by, right?