*Thread... Two years ago I was on maternity leave when the school I worked at decided to change a number of people’s job roles, including mine. I’d just put in a book proposal to Bloomsbury and was pleased to be offered to chance to publish my book. Rather than fighting back...
against what had happened I decided to take the opportunity to see what else was out there. I applied for three Assistant Head posts and on my first interview I was offered the role. I knew this new school was right for me and perhaps the way I was treated was a blessing in...
disguise. I could have let it affect me and I could have fought back, as what they did was actually illegal, but why would I want to work for a school that treat their staff in that way? I knew deep down, I couldn’t trust them. Just a shame that I had to find the strength, as a
new mum, to move on to a new challenge. So, on my first day back after maternity, I walked into my new role and felt that I had made exactly the right move. A school that trusts their staff and a place for me to learn to thrive in my new leadership role. I wouldn’t recommend...
writing a book alongside a full time teaching, Assistant Head role but I’ve always liked a challenge and sometimes that’s what’s needed to keep you focused! 😃 Well, it works for me. So, moral of this thread...Don’t be afraid to shift, to challenge yourself, to be appreciated and
belong to a school that acknowledges your passion, drive and strength, it’s very much worth the change! @Strickomaster @chrisdysonHT @andrew_cowley23 @MrsKS1teacher @MrsFKS1 @WatsonJr913 @MrsSarahMullin @thinkpix_suze @NexusEdUK @dsheadteacher @MrsPTeach @anoara_a @InnovateMySchl
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