How much notice do you have to give? Sponsors Here's my dilemma; I am a primary teacher about to start (1/2 term which is end of Oct) a temporary maternity leave cover, position. As a condition of service I have to give 1/2 a terms notice. I am hoping to get a job to start at the beginning of Feb. in NZ, so in theory I have to give notice at the same time as I start my new job! Which I am loathe to do as I haven't actually got a job yet, indeed may not get a job in nZ at all, and certainly don't want to worry the Head of new school. I haven't signed any contract yet but am expecting to do so soon. What do I do? I feel VERY dishonest/ uncomfortable not saying anything but I don't want to rock the boat unneccesaarily in case it comes to nothing and we have to wait longer to strike lucky with a job. Should I mention it, saying my CV is in with an agent, as it is, but playing it down ? Should I wait til a few weeks into the job? I do have 3 or 4 weeks to play with as new job in NZ would start early Feb not beginning Jan, so the 1/2 term notice can stretch inot Feb. Or as someone suggested say nothing til job in bag, then tell them I'm off and what can they do once I've