For 2020 CONNECT statement, refer to the tab in HRP "Pay Advice (May 20 - Sep 21)". This is due to the system migration from HRMS to HRP during that time.

Unfortunately, I'm not able to find my CONNECT statements prior to 2020, in order to be able to confirm whether I got any deposit during my practicum year.

Actually, the D grade no deposit policy only kicked in for WY2021. So you will not have been affected either way. Source: Revisions to the CONNECT Plan circular on intranet

Career Progression
 

Could I ask for the 13 yrs, female, mid-career, GEO5A, 8.5k (increment 5 to 5A was only $200), how old is the lady and how many years of experience outside teaching does she have?

1. It is not entirely true that you will not get the CONNECT Plan deposit when you get D grade (I've some colleagues who have gotten it in the past, albeit reduced). But there are some conditions which MOE will temporarily withhold or reduce/remove the deposit for that year (e.g. pending disciplinary cases/misconduct etc.). You should go to intranet to find the information, it's there.

2. 1st year after practicum does qualify for CONNECT, it will just be pro-rated (from 1 Jan to 15 Nov) based on the days in service for that year as a full-time staff (not including practicum). So anyone who got posted to schools after practicum and worked for half a year, would have gotten a pro-rated amount of the payout for that year (Year 1).

So technically you lost out on 1 year of payout. But I suggest you go into intranet and look through the eligibility information so that you understand how.

Could I check how old is the 13 yrs, female, mid-career, GEO5A, 8.5k (increment 5 to 5A was only $200)? What is your portfolio like ?

Incorrect. Refer to the circulars on intranet from 2020. It is clearly stated in black and white that for a D grade given for work done in work year 2021 onwards, the officer will be ineligible for the CONNECT deposit.

Connect plan no longe prorated. Must serve full year. So practicum year you won't get the deposit. Period.

Hello. im trying to find this from intranet but don't see this. Where you get this info? thanks

Thanks for the updated correct information. The info I shared, was indeed prior to 2020. My school did not have any D cases since 2020 so didn't have any chance to be updated on this. Usually the school will only go and verify with HR before informing the particular teacher about the implications of D grade, after 1st ranking session.

But good job for confirming it via intranet. It's always good to have the most updated information, so that we can see how policies have changed from the past.

I would say yes to some degree. But if you normally do level-wide / coordinator / school-based / collaborative projects, you will be seen. Visibility is key. Be seen. Be heard. Though just because KPs see you doesn't mean they will advocate for you... but usually any opinion is better than no opinion.

ahhh ok. thanks for sharing. seems like last time more lenient. wonder why moe decided to change it. so now minimally need C- for them to pay you in that year?

Double edged sword. The more visible you are, the more heavily it will weigh you down if you make mistakes.

Better to do 1 high impact initiative with a small mistake, than having no one realise you exist.
Besides, scope of work is limited to being seen by only RO, it's worse that there's mistakes.

Of course don't make any of the 3 big nonos.

what are the big 3 nonos?

Finance
Examinations
Student Safety

Exam maladministration
Crossing of teacher-student professional boundaries
Financial misconduct

I believe because I'm the exact same. very sian ah.
NUS FCH GEO3 male 8 years :( 6.2k

I’ll speak on her behalf, a friend and a colleague, and we both teach the same combination.

She’s 48. Teaches two core subjects and contributes extensively to level and school wide curriculum for both subjects. Heads PLT in her first CS and a contributing member in her 2nd CS. Sits in two of the biggest committee in the school (CCE and student management) where she heads school wide events/programmes/projects. She is also in another third committee, publicity, where she does public engagement (Open House). I/C of CCA (SYF). She’s also an IM. Was a CCE and level coordinator until they realised she was holding too many roles. Duh!

She would make a wonderful capable KP but she was never interested. She hit GEO5 ceiling five years after joining and was stuck at the ceiling until last year with the meagre $200 revision.

18 yrs, female,NIE grad, SEO1 (HOD), 9.8k
15 yrs, male, PGDE, SEO1 (HOD), 9.4k
16 yrs, female, Dip Ed, emplacement to degree during 8th year, GEO 4, 6k
13 yrs, female, mid-career, GEO5A, 8.5k (increment 5 to 5A was only $200)
12 yrs, male, PGDE, GEO5, 7.4k
11 yrs, male, NIE grad, GEO5 (SH), 7.6k
9 yrs, female, HOD, NUS grad, GEO5, about 7k plus (she said it's below 8k)
8 yrs, male, GEO5, SH, 7.5K
8 yrs, male, NIE grad, GEO 4, 6.1k
8 yrs, male, PGDE local FCH, GEO 3, 6.2k
8 yrs, male, NIE grad, GEO3, 5.9k
6 yrs, male, PGDE Overseas degree, GEO5 6.6k
6 yrs, male, PGDE local degree (HQ officer), GEO5 6.7k
6 yrs, male, PGDE local degree (HQ officer), GEO4 6.3k
6 yrs, female, NIE grad, GEO4 (SH new), 6k
6 yrs, male, NIE grad, GEO4, 6.2k
5 yrs, female, NIE grad, GEO3, 5.1k
5 yrs, female, PGDE, GEO3, 5.1k
4 yrs, female, NIE grad, GEO3, 5.4k
4 yrs, female, mid-career, GEO3, 6.1k
4 yrs, male, NIE grad, GEO4, 5.6k
4 yrs, male, NIE grad, GEO4, 5.3k
3 yrs, male, PGDE, GEO3, 5.4k
3 yrs, male, PGDE, GEO3, 5.7k
1 yr, female, mid-career, GEO3, 5.9k

thanks for detailed reply!

sorry, anyone received error when applying for OPE?

uploaded whatever was needed, but upon clicking it says error.

after coming back to check, the dashboard says submitted already though (in progress). not sure if the uploaded documents went through??

There is a contact person in each advertisement right..? Why not call/email them directly to check? You rather ask in an anonymous forum and waste one day waiting for replies that are useless in confirming whether your specific recipient actually got your documents?

13 yrs, female, PGDE, GEO5 HOD, 7.6k
Don’t get it why I seem to be getting lesser than some… Been getting quite consistent A/Bs (except for default C for year of promotion and C+s during my 2 years in HQ).

wa. is it your starting pay lower? like you were no honours/3rd class/2nd lower?

then maybe you bridge the gap over the years.

actually you on par with the males with similar yrs based on that table so not bad liao

Yours looks fine. The GEO5A in that list is a stellar performer and started at a higher salary point as she is mid-career.

the thing is i submitted multiple applications. same thing happened to all of them so i suspect its just a system glitch. i will definitely call one of them to ask tomorrow. and also, i submitted a few hours ago just now in the evening, they would probably have knocked off already.

and instead of sounding aggressive, i would rather you don't reply at all. thanks.

Check CES email. It's been addressed.

Aww oh noooooo..

Moving on

The salary that you guys shared are the gross amounts?

I’m at 5.3k, 14 years in service. GEO4. Covering HOD, doing a lot a lot of work, and I’m just a Dip Ed. Some years ago I had wanted to do a degree in NIE but my then P said it will not help as the system has changed, and that there won’t be adjustments but it will be more performance based.

That’s really sad.

Possible the share your progression path?

Yes there is a glitch in the system. HR sent out an email to inform those coming back from NPL and PDL and are applying for OPE that there is glitch from Day 1. From Day 2 onwards, able to submit applications but errors still appear. However, the applications are being processed in your dashboard and the parties should have received them (together with other supporting doc I believe). I know my applications were processed because some organisations eventually contacted me. All the best!

Does this mean that you are currently a Dip Ed as highest qualification?

Maybe you clarify with your P again? Pay adjustments after emplacement from Dip Ed to Degree is still ongoing (just last year my school adjusted for one staff who completed her part time SUSS Music Education, the increase in pay was close to 1k). So emplacement from dip ed to a recognised degree, there will be a pay adjustment for sure.

Your P could be referring to how the 'system' which recognises degree as better performers with better progression, has changed, and that both degree and dip are under GEO. But pay-wise, there will definitely be a bump when you are a degree holder.

What’s the pay increment from GEO 5 to SEO 1? Is it a big bump up?

If I were to compare you to the male GEO5 12 yrs, you seem to be on par.

Can't compare to a mid-career though. I myself am a mid-career GEO5, 6 yrs, 8k.

It has been so long I can’t remember. This is roughly how it is-
Year 1 - GEO2
Year 2 - GEO2
Year 3 - GEO2A1
Year 4 to 6 - No pay leave
When I resumed service, there were changes to sub grades.
Year 7 - GEO2
Year 8 - GEO 2
Year 9 - GEO 3
Year 10 - GEO 3
Year 11 - GEO 4
Year 12 - GEO 4 (SH)
Year 13 - GEO 4 (Covering HOD)
Year 14 - GEO 4

Yes, highest qualifications - Dip Ed. I didn’t go for the degree course. Doing the same as everyone but I know the rest are getting at least 3k more. Shouldn’t have rushed into working life. When I wanted to go for the degree course, I got pregnant and priorities changed.

serious advice please
 

My parents are teachers, probably i will be joining them to be one too.
Which path would be better? I.e. advancement.

Path 1: local uni science degree + nie post grad diploma
Path 2: direct NIE science degree

JC2 student

Mid career...

Take path 1 if you are truely passionate. Exit opportunities are such as tuition.
Take path 2 if you are sponsored, its going to be extra cost since both road leads to rome.

Agree with the other post - mid-career

Told my nephew the same thing. He wanted to join teaching immediately after graduating. I told him not to. So he worked in private sector for 6 years then he applied for teaching.

Compared him to the teacher (his friend) who graduated the same time he did but went straight into teaching, which means same number of years of working experience, he commands a higher salary just because he is a mid-career teacher. Got promoted quite fast too.