The headteacher of my school wanted me to complete work ‘before I went on holiday’. He was referring to my maternity leave.
Unsurprisingly, I wasn’t allowed to return to my post, despite nobody even checking the timetable to see if flexible working hours were possible.
I’m now into my second year of pursuing my sex discrimination claim and am unable to say anything to anyone.
The school gave the message to staff that I’d chosen not to return to work. I expect to lose on some sort of technicality but would rather risk the thousands of pounds this is costing me than let a school continue to treat another woman this way.
