Hi, I would like to seek some advice relating to career progression.
I am currently a middle manager with a middle-manager portfolio. I am grateful to have had good mentors who have guided me along the way.
Here's my question:
1) Is it true that people who go to MLS have to commit to the school for 2 years?
2) If so, is MLS worth it in terms of career progression? Currently, I am 37 years old.
I am asking because this is my fourth year in my current school, and I was thinking of applying via APEX this year or next. However, my RO has told me that I will be going to MLS soon. If I do go MLS, then by the time I complete the commitment period, I will be due for KP rotation.
Worried about the commitment period.
Yet, if I change school, I would need to be reassessed by the new school, and MLS might be at a later stage.
Some context of my background:
Studies: Undergrad FCH, on
MOE Teaching scholarship (overseas). Completed my master's as well.
PGDE (Dec 2016 - Apr 2018)
Fully trained teacher - (Apr 2019) - GEO 2
GEO 3 - 2020
GEO 4 - 2021
GEO 5 - 2025
PB background
2019 - C
2020 - B (Assessment year (AY) 2019 - GEO 3
NS emplacement)
2021 - A (AY 2020, promoted to GEO4)
2022 - C (AY 2021, 1st year in HQ via open posting)
2023 - C+ (AY 2022)
2024 - B (AY 2023, posted back to school, appointed HOD)
2025 - A (AY 2024, promoted to GEO 5)
2026 - B (AY 2025)
I know I am fortunate, and I know many people have had "bad" bosses or so. I do aspire to be a school leader and pay forward the guidance and mentorship I have received. I am not sure if delaying MLS (or even if MLS is necessary) is necessary for the next career progression.
Appreciate some words of wisdom.