Career as Teacher

Originally Posted by ed_ffirmations

Thanks! For sure every posting need to do admin, but some schools, like the autonomous and independent ones, have so many more events than the non-autonomous ones. Need to wayang to public yknow? That's why I feel like getting out.

Such schools are given additional manpower to be able to handle these events and programs. Also such schools tend to have a better student profile, who have the capability to be stretched and developed in other ways such as these extra programs. So is it really seen as just wayang? Why is this also not seen as a way to develop the child? So you say you want to teach, but what exactly do you want to teach? Subject mastery? Values? Student well-being? So many aspects to consider.

Last point, if you really only want to “teach” then best is for you to become an FAJT. Literally they only have to teach. But of course as a young teacher at the lower GEO grades, your salary might not make it viable

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Such schools are given additional manpower to be able to handle these events and programs. Also such schools tend to have a better student profile, who have the capability to be stretched and developed in other ways such as these extra programs. So is it really seen as just wayang? Why is this also not seen as a way to develop the child? So you say you want to teach, but what exactly do you want to teach? Subject mastery? Values? Student well-being? So many aspects to consider.

Last point, if you really only want to “teach” then best is for you to become an FAJT. Literally they only have to teach. But of course as a young teacher at the lower GEO grades, your salary might not make it viable

FAJT ftw.
Salary low just do tuition outside

Originally Posted by Unregistered

FAJT ftw.
Salary low just do tuition outside

Need to buy car otherwise public transport to many different houses is not sustainable. But again, with car brings along another set of expenses which makes this option not viable.

Originally Posted by ed_ffirmations

It is my first posting but I am already quite overwhelmed by the school environment. I don't have any aims for advanced career progression, just want to teach (that's the most fulfilling part) but am bogged down by admin work. Was thinking of applying for open posting next cycle, but have some concerns.

1) If I apply for open posting, I will need to inform my RO and my P. Although they cannot block me from applying, in the event that I do not get my posting, is there a chance that they will double down on me in terms of workload? What happens to people who do not get their open posting choice?

2) What are the chances of BTs successfully getting an open posting? I have a cross-department subject combi, so I think it may be more difficult for me to get a posting.

Would appreciate if anyone could share their first open posting experience.

If the SOPs has not changed, BTs can only apply for open posting after 3 years in the school. Even if your current P allows, it does not send a good signal to the interview panel at the other school.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Need to buy car otherwise public transport to many different houses is not sustainable. But again, with car brings along another set of expenses which makes this option not viable.

Sucks to be poor i guess.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

If the SOPs has not changed, BTs can only apply for open posting after 3 years in the school. Even if your current P allows, it does not send a good signal to the interview panel at the other school.

It's two years in a BT's first posting. Only subsequent postings require three years.

How does it not send a good signal? I've had peers who left their first school for other schools or junior roles in HQ via Open Posting. It's not been a problem for any of them. In fact, some of them are much happier and doing so much better (while being recognised better for their performance), as compared to staying in a toxic environment.

Choosing to leave an environment in which one is a poor fit is not something that reflects badly on them. In fact it shows that they have the will to take charge of their own well-being and career development.

Originally Posted by ed_ffirmations

Thanks! For sure every posting need to do admin, but some schools, like the autonomous and independent ones, have so many more events than the non-autonomous ones. Need to wayang to public yknow? That's why I feel like getting out.

Honestly speaking, you're actually quite right. The better schools indeed have a lot more events, academic KPIs and higher expectations in student management.

Some people went from good schools to neighbourhood schools and the expectations became more manageable to them.

I would say that changing schools can also help you gain a wider perspective of the education system, where you can gain useful insights for your career

Originally Posted by Unregistered

FAJT ftw.
Salary low just do tuition outside

Dun convert to a FAJT expecting just to "teach", and not prepare resources for own use, set assessment questions, do proper marking or teach poorly. Then take up tuition outside, and be a selfish prick.

Personally, have seen EOs quitting, cannot survive in the private sector, then return to service to become FAJT and continue to do a bad job. School is shorthanded and no choice but to keep the FAJT.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Dun convert to a FAJT expecting just to "teach", and not prepare resources for own use, set assessment questions, do proper marking or teach poorly. Then take up tuition outside, and be a selfish prick.

Personally, have seen EOs quitting, cannot survive in the private sector, then return to service to become FAJT and continue to do a bad job. School is shorthanded and no choice but to keep the FAJT.

School is shorthanded: whose fault?

Bloody world class education system but cannot manage the attrition rate.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

School is shorthanded: whose fault?

Bloody world class education system but cannot manage the attrition rate.

Should cut down on projects, events and committee work to make it more sustainable