Both no. U will get increment after NIE. You will get PB only if u are ranked for the work done for the year, but probably default grade in your first yr in school.

Hello, how soon can one get invited for facilitated hq posting? 2 years in service? 3? 4?

When will the invitation be given out? Start or end of year?

Are you a scholar?
Are you a top performer?
If you are, you’ll be asked to go.

If not, just apply on your own.

Just a lowly TSL...but I've been told recently my CEP had been raised to that of a HOD. have been perfoming above average too.

Be prepared to wait for 4-7 years (based on observation) if you want the fhq route as a local sch.. Suggest you just apply on your own if u r really keen on the hq posting. Lowly scholars wait longer than the higher tier scholars who get in faster. At the end of the day, both still do the same hq job :)

Read the circular properly. Previously, a minimum of D is needed to get connect plan deposit. From 2021, it’s a minimum of C-

Just curious, what is the matter generally about? Workplace bullying?

Also to add on for ranking...are the YHs involved?

When will the performance grade for each officer be finalised? Meaning it has been submitted and even SLs can't change it anymore?

Said person's gross misconduct that brings the profession into disrepute, on top of sheer incompetence. Situation is complicated and in-house management has already been alerted, but nothing seems to have changed, with no action taken, to the point where one fears if matter has just been swept under the carpet to avoid more controversy. Honestly wondering if things will actually be dealt with more swiftly and properly once exposed e.g. reported in the media.

Mmm. Sounds serious.

Alert your cluster sup.

Delay in pay advice
 

Anyone realise this month pay advice not out yet? How come? Will there be delay in salary payment?

download workpal to check. 👍🏽

scholar and get posted back to sch as subject head will have increment ?
usually hw much increase

Overseas travel
 

Anyone intending to travel overseas? Likely to be approved?

Unlss youre a PSC scholar, just hope for the best. Dont have too high expectations

Increment is not based on posting or appointment. There are only 3 ways to get an increment:

1. Merit increment in April
2. Promotion increment
3. Salary adjustment affecting your subgrade (e.g. service-wide salary increase)

as do civil servants

It's logical for salary progression to be time-gated, but it feels like the civil service system takes it to an extreme such that you see young management appointees drawing non-management salaries for years and years (because they are still stuck in non-management subgrades). Forget the high tier scholars for a moment but you have some truly capable young officers who are severely underpaid for the level of responsibility on their shoulders.

This is why we have brain drain of the genuinely capable ones, and are left with the mediocre scholars climbing to the top, who know they are not good enough to perform outside of the CS.

It takes years to hone apple polishing skills.
It is good for young managerial teachers to interact with vps and ps and various hods, to develop a longitudinal approach to strategic favoritism, that will last the change of principals.

Hi

anyone from MOE, who understands the job hierarchy well can shed some light ?

I do see, senior head, manager, senior manager, Assistant director, etc., may I ask which how does the hierachy work?

Lets say, I am career switching to senior head role, what will be the most probable salary range?

For MX scale queries, think you're probably better off asking at the "Job Application with MOE (non-teaching position)" thread (can search for it).

just because one has good rapport, u call tat apple polishing.

Transport claim
 

Hi, under what scenarios can moe teachers claim reimbursement for private car hire transport?

What happens if…
 

You take mc for psle marking? Will you be ‘marked’?

Feeling unwell.

Pls rest. Health is more impt. You are replaceable by the govt. but your family cannot replace you.

Just wanted to rant
 

Hello all,

Just wanted to release some tension here. If all goes well, I will receive my Connect Plan payment next year. However, I am just so exhausted and drained from teaching. I desperately need a break!!!

Right now, I am barely hanging in there. I know the holidays are coming but it brings no relief whatsoever.

Take care
 

I've known of several fellow educators suffering from mental health issues due to stress from work. If need be, apply for NPL and take a break. It is not worth it to break down just for that ranking exercise, promotion, PB or CONNECT plan. Remember you can only offer your best when you are at your best state. Hopefully the system will be kinder to all teachers in time to be. Do speak to your close work friends who can offer you advice on what you can do. Take care and all the best.

Please take a good break. Mental and physical health are utmost important.

anyone got any experience in teaching at pathlight? how was the experience there?

Replying to this (and also to address those who are burnt out).

I have some who went into freelance tutoring or tuition centres. Pay may have decreased but workload decreased A LOT more.

If you still prefer some stability, some of my friends hopped to other Ministries or SB. I think even after 5-7 years of teaching, you'll still be considered young enough and there's still quite a high chance to be able to hop to these places.

Of course, there are also those who went to pursue their passion by starting from scratch in the private sector, or setting up their own businesses.

Many different possibilities, but one thing I noticed was that all of them were a lot happier and healthier after that :)

yup just do tuition. the only bad thing is if u r home tutor, may have to travel from places to places. but the workload confirm a lot lighter. And its easier to each 1-1. As long as there is psle, o levels, a levels, there will always be demand for tuition.

If u really dislike teaching or is burnt out, u can always make a switch, as long as u have a plan. Most ppl are scared to quit cuz this is an iron rice bowl. They are worried that if they quit, it is not so easy to find another iron rice bowl. But i agree mental health n physical health is still the most important.

i am also quitting end of the year, because i have come to the point where i dread to go to work. I want to be able to wake up feeling happy n look forward to each new day, n not just be happy during school holidays (my weekends are usually burnt marking as well).

Just don't quit and don't know what u want to do after your break. I have a plan n new found passion n i am looking forward to starting a brand new life.

Any chances of being employed as a relief if kena a C- or D before?

Another option is to apply via open posting to independent schools. Workload should be a lot lighter than Govt schs.

Try applying to St Stephen. Its an awesome school to be in.

Anyone can share what is increment from GEO5 to SEO1?

Think it depends on factors like where you are on the GEO5 payscale, your merit increment that year, etc. But as a rough guide, I got about +550.

Thanks for sharing! Could u share what part of GEO5 pay scale u were on and ur perf grade the previous year?

it's 2021... why does MOE (or CS in general) still consider NS as work experience and give a bonus as a starting pay?

Not sure about the official explanation, but I'm guessing that it's because even after 54 years, Singaporean males are forced to effectively give up two years of their life through mandatory conscription, chalking up opportunity cost in the form of lost income. In the long run, the salary ceilings are the same... you'll reach them soon enough, regardless of whether you'd served NS or not.

Unhappy with the situation? You can lobby for equal treatment across genders; e.g. females to serve NS too, or to be offered the chance to serve and receive the same minor perks in the civil service.