Career as Teacher

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Thank you. I am considering that,but I am not sure if I can get my SLs to recommend me for HQ stint (2 years) instead of applying for it myself (3 years). I am also trying to find out the division which would provide me with greater exposure. Wondering if anyone has any recommendations for IP and non-IP division in HQ? CCE branch? Student dev div? SEN div? CPDD? Any thoughts about them? Thank you!

I replied your earlier post - it really depends on what u mean by 'greater exposure'. To policy work? To more stakeholders? To more research work? CPDD is good if u like curriculum matters (but they are very traditional in thinking); ETD is good if u like cutting-edge work and stakeholder mgmt; SDCD is good if u like to focus on student welfare and holistic development; CPO is good if u like future-oriented matters and stakeholder mgmt. AST is basically chill lol.

(- A former HQ officer, now SH in sch)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I replied your earlier post - it really depends on what u mean by 'greater exposure'. To policy work? To more stakeholders? To more research work? CPDD is good if u like curriculum matters (but they are very traditional in thinking); ETD is good if u like cutting-edge work and stakeholder mgmt; SDCD is good if u like to focus on student welfare and holistic development; CPO is good if u like future-oriented matters and stakeholder mgmt. AST is basically chill lol.

(- A former HQ officer, now SH in sch)

Could you elaborate more on ETD?

Also, after the 2-year stint, do we have a choice to sign-on instead of going back to school?

Originally Posted by human

Oh is it true? If C- cannot go for open posting for next 2 years?

When I got a C-. I never heard of it or was informed of it. the connect plan was withheld and the next year there was a letter to say it was forfeited because of my conducted. so technically yes to no connect plan

Can I ask if I decided to take no pay leave for 2024 Term 2, will it affecr my PB payout in April?

Can anyone share on journey to becoming an ST? What does the portfolio and interview look like? How long does it take from portfolio to interview? TIA

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Could you elaborate more on ETD?

Also, after the 2-year stint, do we have a choice to sign-on instead of going back to school?

Not the one who replied you previously, but am a current HQ officer.

If you apply through open posting it will be a standard 3-year stint at HQ after which you will go back to school. The chances of you signing on are virtually zilch unless you convert to the senior specialist track. But there is a limited number of positions for specialists in MOE and most of the spaces are filled. You'd probably have to stand out as a strong candidate for the track to be considered down the line when an opening becomes available.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Can anyone share on journey to becoming an ST? What does the portfolio and interview look like? How long does it take from portfolio to interview? TIA

You will be required to include your past two/three years’ work of what you have done in terms of how you helped in the PD of your colleagues. It can be level based or school wide initiatives. If your school has been giving you opportunities, it will be quite easy to build up your portfolio. My interview was in Term 3, was told to start preparing portfolio in Term 1. P needs to give input on your portfolio and may sit down with you to prep you for the interview. During interview, you might be asked questions about your portfolio, any pedagogy related questions and hypothetical questions.

Think twice before accepting this path as STs are often HOD’s PA and nothing more.

If your superior tells you that you will be given a bigger role in your department, what does that mean?

Originally Posted by Human 101

Just checking...I get a C- this year...will it affect my chances of I wish to transfer school next year?

can la. even D grade also can. just whether the other school wants.

HQ must be at least a C- I remembered.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

You will be required to include your past two/three years’ work of what you have done in terms of how you helped in the PD of your colleagues. It can be level based or school wide initiatives. If your school has been giving you opportunities, it will be quite easy to build up your portfolio. My interview was in Term 3, was told to start preparing portfolio in Term 1. P needs to give input on your portfolio and may sit down with you to prep you for the interview. During interview, you might be asked questions about your portfolio, any pedagogy related questions and hypothetical questions.

Think twice before accepting this path as STs are often HOD’s PA and nothing more.

not so la. it really depends on the HOD. view it half-full - sometimes everyone needs to help out to be part of the team.