Story 74
After completing my probationary year, I faced constant setbacks in securing a permanent teaching position, leaving me feeling frustrated
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Probation completed, and I feel I am being punished
Instead of feeling like I have accomplished my probation year and feeling proud of myself, I feel I am being punished. It is soul destroying.
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Allocated Aberdeenshire, so no Aberdeen City probationer interview
This 3 year guarantee proposal is a great idea but will it help the people who are already qualified and stuck without work? – they should be the priority!!
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Finally permanent after three years of anxiety
I am extremely fortunate that I secured a permanent contract just this week and the weight that has come off my shoulders has been massive.
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Moved councils after being placed in my fourth choice
I have studied and worked for years to reach this point in my career, yet I still find myself unable to make secure plans for my future.
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After over 100 applications, I took a charity job
I am qualified, experienced and willing to work in a number of local authorities yet find myself in my 40s applying for UC and wondering what I can sell on eBay this month to make ends meet.
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Interviewing six weeks after giving birth
As a result, I spent the majority of my leave anxious about employment and finances, and unable to just enjoy our new baby.
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No council letter, so I couldn’t buy a flat
However I have interviewed for jobs outwith teaching as I can’t afford to stay in the profession currently and can’t access things like home ownership while on supply.
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No Modern Studies jobs nearer home, six years on
I got into teaching to make a positive difference and it is ruining my life and happiness.
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Permanency rules changed without anyone knowing
You now have to apply for and interview for the permanency pool jobs whereas last session you were just given a permanent job after your two years’ continuous service (excluding the probation year).
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9 years on supply since probation year. Four short fixed term contracts in between.
I became a secondary English teacher because teaching is my calling and don't want to do anything else. I was an EFL teacher before.
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Story 82
After completing my probation in 2022, getting on the East Dunbartonshire supply list was a struggle, taking months and requiring me to twee