I feel so incredibly fed up.

I attended an interview (as you probably already know) back in May and was offered the job. I sent off my letter of acceptance and bent over backwards to visit the school to complete some further bits and bobs.

I was feeling positive about my return to the classroom thinking finally someone had given me an opportunity to prove that yes I can do this.

I started to get concerned late last week as I hadn't heard back on the points I had queried. I figured it was due to this being a busy time of year and there was ultimately nothing to worry about.

This morning I received a phone call telling me that because of unsatisfactory references they couldn't go ahead with their offer.

I know the references I gave would not do this to me so can only assume they've looked elsewhere. I have contacted them to see if they would consider me on less money or a rolling probation period but doubt anything will come of it!

Gutted!