Career as Teacher

Doing some financial planning...

Given that C and C+ receive the same MI for GEO3 and GEO4, can I say that the MI for GEO5 would be the same for C and C+ too?

Doing some financial planning...

Given that the MI for C+ and C are the same for GEO3 and GEO4, would the same apply to GEO5?

Geo2
C-:
C:
C+:$60 (prorated)
B:
A:

Geo3
C-:
C: 175
C+: $175- $176
B: $210-$211
A:

Geo4
C-:
C: $192
C+: $192
B: $259- $260
A: $325

Geo5
C-:
C:
C+: $205.20-$216
B: $236
A:

Seo1
C-:
C: $305
C+:
B:
A: 498

Seo2
C-:
C:
C+:
B:
A:

Seo3
C-:
C:
C+:
B:
A

Hi all, I'm at my wits' end. I've been put on no-pay leave because a female student has accused me of touching her breasts - which is totally false. It is now a police case. My lawyer says that I've a good chance of not being convicted, and I intend to plead innocent, because the student has several loopholes in her accusation. (I think she accused me because I was very strict towards her and clique; they are Sec 4 NT, very rebellious).

If I'm cleared of my name, should I remain in the school or apply for open posting? And if I apply for open posting, will this accusation follow me, even though I'm innocent? Or should I just quit?

Thanks for your advice!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all, I'm at my wits' end. I've been put on no-pay leave because a female student has accused me of touching her breasts - which is totally false. It is now a police case. My lawyer says that I've a good chance of not being convicted, and I intend to plead innocent, because the student has several loopholes in her accusation. (I think she accused me because I was very strict towards her and clique; they are Sec 4 NT, very rebellious).

If I'm cleared of my name, should I remain in the school or apply for open posting? And if I apply for open posting, will this accusation follow me, even though I'm innocent? Or should I just quit?

Thanks for your advice!

The accusation will not follow you on paper if you are cleared. However, the way things work in society is that it will follow your name informally for a while as long as there is a trail of people who have heard about it and know that it is you. If I were you, I would at the very least take some time away from schools, go to HQ or get a secondment somewhere. Let it blow over. It is a pity that in Singapore, investigations surrounding sexual misconduct tends to take the "guilty until proven innocent" approach. And suspending the duties of persons under investigation is just erring on the side of caution. Sorry to hear of your predicament.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all, I'm at my wits' end. I've been put on no-pay leave because a female student has accused me of touching her breasts - which is totally false. It is now a police case. My lawyer says that I've a good chance of not being convicted, and I intend to plead innocent, because the student has several loopholes in her accusation. (I think she accused me because I was very strict towards her and clique; they are Sec 4 NT, very rebellious).

If I'm cleared of my name, should I remain in the school or apply for open posting? And if I apply for open posting, will this accusation follow me, even though I'm innocent? Or should I just quit?

Thanks for your advice!

Dear teacher,

It must really be troubling for you. My advice, do not overthink.. let it go through the course and then you see what happens... as long as your conscience is clear, they will not have any evidence against you... it is just your words against the students..

But I will advice you to apply for open posting..(a bit too late now).. perhaps.. just call MOE hotline and let them know of your predicament and see if they can help you get posted maybe to an all boys school..until this thing blows over... If you really need help.. do look come here..or give a link to contact you (eg. Line ID ).. like i said... do not overthink.. it tough.. but my experience has always showed.. time will ease all our troubles..

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all, I'm at my wits' end. I've been put on no-pay leave because a female student has accused me of touching her breasts - which is totally false. It is now a police case. My lawyer says that I've a good chance of not being convicted, and I intend to plead innocent, because the student has several loopholes in her accusation. (I think she accused me because I was very strict towards her and clique; they are Sec 4 NT, very rebellious).

If I'm cleared of my name, should I remain in the school or apply for open posting? And if I apply for open posting, will this accusation follow me, even though I'm innocent? Or should I just quit?

Thanks for your advice!

Would just like to express sympathy for your situation. Sincerely hope you receive justice and are able to find a clear path forward.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Hi all, I'm at my wits' end. I've been put on no-pay leave because a female student has accused me of touching her breasts - which is totally false. It is now a police case. My lawyer says that I've a good chance of not being convicted, and I intend to plead innocent, because the student has several loopholes in her accusation. (I think she accused me because I was very strict towards her and clique; they are Sec 4 NT, very rebellious).

If I'm cleared of my name, should I remain in the school or apply for open posting? And if I apply for open posting, will this accusation follow me, even though I'm innocent? Or should I just quit?

Thanks for your advice!

I would try to apply for NPL citing the incident as a reason. After that, apply for open posting. News would have spread within the school, it will be extremely awkward and uncomfortable to stay put. If you do not have a christian name, maybe it will help to give yourself one, take it as a fresh start.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I would try to apply for NPL citing the incident as a reason. After that, apply for open posting. News would have spread within the school, it will be extremely awkward and uncomfortable to stay put. If you do not have a christian name, maybe it will help to give yourself one, take it as a fresh start.

You so sway. I piak piak so many of my jc students also like that.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

The accusation will not follow you on paper if you are cleared. However, the way things work in society is that it will follow your name informally for a while as long as there is a trail of people who have heard about it and know that it is you. If I were you, I would at the very least take some time away from schools, go to HQ or get a secondment somewhere. Let it blow over. It is a pity that in Singapore, investigations surrounding sexual misconduct tends to take the "guilty until proven innocent" approach. And suspending the duties of persons under investigation is just erring on the side of caution. Sorry to hear of your predicament.

I heard there used to be a male teacher who was cleared of similar charges a few years after said incident. At that time of the news, he was no longer a teacher. What I really felt was unjust was there were no further reports on whether there was an official apology from MOE, or some form of compensation for these accusations which ruined his career.

s://.straitstimes.com/singapore/courts-crime/ex-teacher-cleared-of-indecent-acts-with-teenage-boys

Anyone knows who gets $700 sep special eo payment??? Isit for those at least 15 yrs in service?