Maternity cover job

[puffinnuffin]

I have been a teacher for 20 years, much of this has been as a classroom primary teacher. When I had children I specialised in a subject and currently work 4 half days in a private school. I look after my 4 year old on the other day and a half.

I miss being a classroom teacher and a maternity cover job has come up in the school I work in. It is full time for a year but with a very small class. I know the children well and they are lovely.

Part of me really wants to apply for this job. However DS starts full time at the same school in September. He will be shattered. DH isn't keen on me working full time either(neither is DD11). I gave up being a classroom teacher as when DD was young I felt I was being a rubbish teacher and a rubbish Mum! However this was in a Primary School with 34 children so very different to the current set up. I feel selfish even considering it but quite a few of the staff are encouraging me to apply.

Would I be mad to even consider this?

[noblegiraffe]

Of course they're not keen on you working full time, it means that they will have to do more around the house!

It's a maternity cover, so if it doesn't work out, it's not forever. And if it does work out, then it's a foot in the door for any permanent roles.

[MyNameIsKenAdams]

Why isnt your Dh Keen on you working ft?

[puffinnuffin]

DH isn't keen as the house will become a tip. He thinks I will be up working until midnight and won't be able to switch off from school. He also thinks it will be too stressful. This is what is was like when I taught full time with a young child.
However this would be different as I wouldn't be teaching every subject so could use this time to do my planning. There would only be 10 in a class and I would have a TA.

DH also thinks that it is best for the children if I am part time. In some ways he is right but I can't help thinking what if....

Perhaps I am looking at it through rose tinted glasses and the reality would be very different.

[BackforGood]

I'd go for it - what you describe is a world away from full time in a state school! Private schools normally have shorter terms too, so you could probably even have the bonus of taking him on his first day, etc if it's that that is bothering you.
As others have said, if it doesn't work out, well there's an end in sight.

[ATruthUniversallyAcknowledged]

Sounds like YOU want to do it. Go for it.

Would the extra money allow you to get a cleaner / au pair / someone to do the ironing?

[NaffOrf]

DH isn't keen as the house will become a tip

DH also thinks that it is best for the children if I am part time

You'd be mad not to do it. You miss classroom teaching, it's a job you would enjoy and you'd be good at it.

Don't underestimate the choking resentment you will feel towards your DH if you don't apply, and see some other teacher get the gig.

[fatcheeks1]

I think you should go for it.You know the school, the children, the other staff, 10 children and a TA. . . WOW:>) I know you will still have teaching pressures though and expectations to perform and deliver.