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The hardest part for me is that the instability goes far beyond work. At 34, I'm living at home with my parents because I haven't been able to secure the permanent employment that would allow me to properly establish myself again in Scotland. I want to build a
After years of navigating temporary contracts and supply teaching, I finally secured a permanent part-time position, but financial uncertain
After 11 years in a permanent teaching role, I faced challenges post-accident in 2018. Turning to supply teaching, I found my experience und
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.
The notion of introducing a 3 year probationary year is a true slap in the face for us who have travelled, built strong experience and worked hard. This is merely a way to cut budgets for “expensive” teachers and continue the revolving door of probationers. Th
I began university when my children were 5 months old and 1 and a half. I wanted to be a teacher since a young age and was determined after having my kids that I was going to go to university and do it.
Lack of permanent primary teaching jobs meant that I was on supply since I returned to Scotland 10 years ago. As an experienced teacher, at the top of the payscale, I wasn't getting chosen by schools on the Teacher Booker hiring app because I was too expensive
Since passing my probation in June 2022, I’ve faced a constant struggle for teaching contracts, often relying on sporadic supply work.
Throughout my 5 years in teaching I have found gaining stability employment is incredibly difficult. Fixed term contracts being cut off around about exam time or before timetable change, some contracts only lasting a few months and then hoonf there will be eno
Because I wanted to continue working as a teacher rather than leave the profession I made the decision to move to England to look for better employment opportunities. My move was therefore a positive decision to continue my teaching career and find more stabil
I have been on antidepressants, I have attended counciling, I have lost friends and relationships because the reality of teaching is dreary and completely changes you as a person. I have contacted my local MSP’s, I am proactive in seeking opportunities but the
I find it ridiculous that not only are full time employment opportunities scarce, but we are also being denied the opportunity to do supply in other council areas, including my own.
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