A look at some of the issues teachers have to grapple with when returning to work after maternity leave, with advice from the NUT.
New mum Clare Smith is head of history at St James' Catholic High School in London. Now her daughter is six months old, she's beginning to plan her return to work.
Head of Employment, Rights and Conditions at the NUT, Amanda Brown, offers Clare advice on when she should confirm her date of return, coping with her workload, and balancing her home life with career progression, as well as what happens if she decides not to return to work.
