*Thread... Two years ago I was on maternity leave when the school I worked at decided to change a number of peopleâs job roles, including mine. Iâd 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 couldnât 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 wouldnât recommend...
writing a book alongside a full time teaching, Assistant Head role but Iâve always liked a challenge and sometimes thatâs whatâs needed to keep you focused!
Well, it works for me. So, moral of this thread...Donât be afraid to shift, to challenge yourself, to be appreciated and

belong to a school that acknowledges your passion, drive and strength, itâs very much worth the change! @Strickomaster @chrisdysonHT @andrew_cowley23 @MrsKS1teacher @MrsFKS1 @WatsonJr913 @MrsSarahMullin @thinkpix_suze @NexusEdUK @dsheadteacher @MrsPTeach @anoara_a @InnovateMySchl