I have being working as a supply teacher in primary since October, whilst I've been applying for jobs (at least 50), travelling over 700 miles visiting prospective schools (and turning down supply work to do so). I have until Christmas to secure an induction post due to the 16 month rule, but I haven’t had any interviews recently. Time is running out - what can I do?
29/6/2010
Answers
Have you asked your supply agency, or one of your supply schools, for help? I know the agency wouldn’t want to lose you to full-time work, but it is worth a try. If you do reach the end of your time limit it is possible to ask for an extension of your supply time of up to 12 months in the local authority where you wish to do supply work. I think you have good grounds for an extension as you have clearly been trying for an induction post.
Remember also that any part time work or full time work that lasts for at least a term regularly teaching the same class or classes must count as induction regardless of whether this job is provided by a supply agency or direct with a school or local authority.