Career as Teacher

Originally Posted by JustAnotherPrimaryTeacher

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.

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?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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.

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

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

what are the big 3 nonos?

Finance
Examinations
Student Safety

Originally Posted by Unregistered

what are the big 3 nonos?

Exam maladministration
Crossing of teacher-student professional boundaries
Financial misconduct

Originally Posted by Unregistered

NUS
received C or C+ every other years.

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

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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 ?

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

Originally Posted by Unregistered

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.

thanks for detailed reply!