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Not all HOD wants to go further and SLs may not ask you/assume you are happy being HOD. Luck plays a role as well, especially if you are out-shadowed by high performing colleagues, as SLs and Supt's attention will likely be on recommending that person first. Also, be prepared to take on at least 2 different portfolios so you can say that you have a more macro perspective of matters, not just confined to your portfolio. I would consider asking what are your areas of growth, as well as what additional exposure he/she thinks you will be good for, and try to manage work or projects beyond your current portfolio. That would help speed things up a bit. At the end of the day, CEP matters more than performance grade when it comes to advancement beyond. There is also a specific archtype they look for when they want to recommend for leadership roles beyond HOD. |
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It should be either $500 or $700(10 years of service and more). I also do not think this is CPF deductible. If the amount is weird, consider checking with HR since they just recently upgrade pac@gov |
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Not "10k after 7-8 years of teaching is the norm" kind of bullcrap some people like to spin online. That being said, your rate of promotion and career path is already quite fast, considering u hit geo 4 after 4 years. Your geo 5 should be coming soon in a few years time. I supposed u joined in 2010? I know of colleagues who joined in 2010 already at seo1 or geo5 but yours isn't too bad either. I joined in 2011 but still stuck at geo3. Thinking of leaving end of this year. |
Hi all, if I join a new school in mid next year, will my ranking for next year be determined by my current school or my new school? How will it be determined since my work for next year is split across two halves.
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Performance Ranking in Indep Sch
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I am a TS holder who is posted to an indep sch after PGDE. Can anyone enlighten me regarding performance ranking in indep sch? I'm also curious about how I can progress up the leadership track and when should I pursue my masters or go HQ for exposure. I would like to hear from all the seniors who have been through similar circumstances and is willing to share, thanks in advance! :) |
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Independent schools are honestly not a good place for a newcomer to start, if you desire exposure and accelerated progression. Even if you’re exceedingly capable, you have to outperform many more people to gain recognition. Performance ranking is a process where you’ll be rated against people in the same subgrade as you. For new teachers like yourself, it shouldn’t be too hard to shine because the pool of lower subgrades is smaller. But as you climb, it gets harder to shine. My best advice for progression on the leadership track is to master your bread and butter - teach well. Master your content. Instill confidence in the leaders that your pedagogy is sound so that you can be trusted with more school-wide/level-wide scale projects. Realistically you may have to wait for several years in your independent school before being considered for a low level middle manager position. If not, apply for a HQ posting after you hit the requisite subgrade, finish your posting, then apply for a low level middle manager position at another school. Ability, aspiration, and chance. You need all three. If the school doesn’t offer you the chance because of the scarcity in positions, then leave for another environment. There are always positions - just whether you are willing to travel and endure the inconvenience. Good luck :) |
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i was a dip ed holder. But i took part time degree and was emplaced later on. Nope never took npl before. even my colleagues who took npl and maternity leave twice before and are still dip ed holders all got promoted before me. |
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Nope. Lowest was C grade. Was in charge of school wide events before and did cluster sharing and national wide sharing before. I think my cep is really really low, maybe a max of geo4 at most. The only reason i can think is i don't know how to wayang and don't know how to suck up. Nvm, i have more or less decided to leave. |
To be honest, it is okay to always look for alternatives if we cannot fit in :) It's kinda pointless if an individual is burning out and getting overly stressed from the career itself. Our mental and physical well-being still matters the most :)
I do have friends who have left and are much happier where they are now :) All the best and remember to chase your dreams okay! :) |
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Nope. Never had C Even my colleague who had C- before also got promoted faster than me. Cuz the new upper management likes her and want to push her for st or sh role. |
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care to share what your friends did after they left teaching service? thanks |
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Your first few years as a dip holder would result in slower progression than those with degrees. However, if your progression is slower than those with diploma (note its diploma and not those with post grad diploma - PDGE), then it would be very strange. Perhaps you should have a word with your RO. |
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Connect plan questions
Hi all,
Just wondering how the connect plan payout will be done. I heard its not paid fully? Is it paid directly to our registered bank accounts together with that month’s salary? |
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Also, to answer an earlier question, P8 (GEO5) is the lowest CEP one can get. That said, it also means reaching GEO5 before retirement, which is why you may still be at GEO3/4 after many years. For those that reached GEO5 relatively early (within first 8-10 years), that is because the school likely raised your CEP to P7 (SEO1). This coupled with your performance grade will determine will determine how early you eventually reach your end-grade of GEO5. I think diploma vs degree plays a part too, but less so these days due to a shift in the mindset of public service. Would also like to point out that ultimately, CEP determines your rate of promotion (with consideration to performance grade), not performance grade. A dedicated and capable officer can get C+ and B each year but have a CEP of P8 or P7. When selecting MMs, they need to be good people manager (positive influence), ability to lead and also good situational awareness. Of course, they are expected to have certain baseline pedagogical skills still. There are some teachers that are really good but are either contented as HOT, or just not careful with how they nuance things or cannot speak well. I know a really dedicated science teacher who applied for a HOD position in another school, but he is not confident to speak up in front of all teachers and dare not raise his views in groups. Last, luck always play a role when it comes to promotion. Are you in a school where there are many bright stars shining? P (and Supt) would likely highlight a few names to HR, not give a long laundry list. I was in a school that had two overseas Teaching Scholars (HR would highlight them and school is expected to provide them opportunities for growth) and we are part of a batch of more than 15 teachers entering the school in the same year. Things really got a lot better for me when I went for my next posting. A chance of environment can help, which is why many teachers I know would choose to look at posting somewhere else (even HQ). It also broadens your perspectives, which is useful when considering someone to take up larger portfolios. That said, if you are not happy, do speak to your RO and SLs candidly about what your AFIs are at the very least. Our AFIs are usually our blind spots. That said, nth stopping you from finding success outside of MOE. I am however always sad to lose good teachers/colleagues to the private sector, or other ministries. Best of luck. |
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The withdrawal amounts are the largest in the first few withdrawals and last few. It is paid to your account in Dec on a separate occasion from your salary. |
Back to the same school
Hello all,
Just wondering if there are any teachers who choose to go back to the same school after an open posting stint (to another school) and if there is any change in the career progression thereafter? Thanks! |
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Hi I would like to check if anyone knows anyone who had gone through the facilitated posting to HQ before? May I check how the process is like?
1. Do they inform you and you have to leave the very next month? 2. Do you get to choose your HQ posting or was it decided for you? TIA! |
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You'll know if you are on track for this. It is triggered by either a certain scholar status (usually TS(O) and above), or having at least a certain CEP while under a certain age. |
Could I ask what CEP is needed? is P7 enough? Or must be P6 at least?
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For the rest, it will depend on how far ahead of the curve you are. |
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Just seeking advice on whether I should stay in current school or move on.
Being in the current school for 3 years as SH and will take on HOD-ship next year, taking over from someone who left the school. Went through HQ for 3 years through open posting before joining current school. The previous HOD who left and who is my RO told me that my CEP has always been 'good and healthy' and told me to continue to stay on if I wish to move up the leadership ladder. However, I've been with the school for some time now. Wouldn't that limit my progression? Not sure if I should continue on or move to other schools to learn new things. |
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My former RO seems to hint to me that the school is grooming me further, but I'm not sure true or not and whether it is possible with saturation everywhere. |
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