I'm due 7 march so I start maternity leave term 1 2009. Initially I thought I would return term 4 2009. But after talking to my principal she is advising I return term 1 2010 because it's hard to get a replacement teacher for just 3 terms and there won't be much load if I come back term 4. From my point of view that might be good to come back when the term is relaxed plus I teach 2 yr 12 classes and they start term 4. Also there are financial reasons

But on the other hand this is my first child and he will only be 6 months old if I go back term 4.

I'm not sure what to do. Also after term 4, how does the 6 week holiday pay work? A friend said I willonly get part of it coz I did not work the whole year. I'm in NSW

Pls advise