what does seo stand for

Actually, it's not a bad idea to just look for a new posting this year, if your P doesn't appreciate u. I reckon 7 years is long enough into a role that u can try something new for your own growth. As someone who is in my 4th posting after 15 years (including a 2-year HQ stint), I must say that with each new posting, I've learnt new things and become a better officer. Can try teaching at another school profile (e.g. go to primary sch if u're a sec teacher), go for secondment to an independent sch, or even try a HQ posting.

yup dont be fixated on sticking to one place, cos its not healthy for career

Look for the Work Review (Closed Section) form. It's available to all officers on MOE Intranet. (Of course, you will not see your own completed form - the one you download from Intranet is blank.) You'll see all the possible establishment grades for the various appointments - it's under the CEP section.

What I’m asking is what’s a real life example of a HOD with a larger portfolio. I’ve personally never seen a HOD promoted into SEO3. My personal suspicion is that allowing HODs to be SEO3 is MOE’s way to allow VPs to ‘step-down’/‘get reemployed’ without getting a pay cut.

What is the typical progression of a non scholar like?

be a master teacher

Can SL/P block cohort promotion?

My school recently has a new HOD who was previously a VP. What kind situation results in a downgrade of appointment?

not suitable as vp