Career as Teacher

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Like what previous response mentioned, it depends on your GEO.
On top of that, a first class honours would give you a slight headstart compared to a 2nd lower for example.

What would be the expected GEO after 5 years? Based on the previous response, GEO4? I am a FCH - what base pay would I be expecting assuming all else average (performance, etc)

Originally Posted by Unregistered

Just curious, which one accepted you? BTW, congratulations!

I got an offer from all three. But the one on Tues was my top choice so I went with that Thank you - looking forward to working in a new place next year. Sometimes it's good to have a change of environment after a while.

This is my first applying for OPE, successful applicants, what should I type in the “additional information” box? Or should I just leave it empty? Thanks!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

This is my first applying for OPE, successful applicants, what should I type in the “additional information” box? Or should I just leave it empty? Thanks!

Don't leave it empty. Look at the advertisement and see what the school is looking for. Then give a summary of yourself and try to word in some of the things which the sch requires. Also attach a resume to list out all your projects which are not listed in hrms. I did that and got called for interviews the same day or next day after applying. All the best!

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What would be the expected GEO after 5 years? Based on the previous response, GEO4? I am a FCH - what base pay would I be expecting assuming all else average (performance, etc)

There are multiple factors that would be taken into consideration when it comes to pay.
You've mentioned FCH and your GEO level. But the most important thing, among other things like NS record and performance grade (these things like to slight variations to pay) is your CEP. I know of people who took close to 10 years to go from GEO 3 to 4. I also know of people who took two years to move from GEO 2 to 4.

A base pay of between 5 to 5.5 for a GEO 4 at the 5th year sounds about right.

hi if i applied for a kp position during this ope, when does the cluster sup interview take place?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

What would be the expected GEO after 5 years? Based on the previous response, GEO4? I am a FCH - what base pay would I be expecting assuming all else average (performance, etc)

Typically for those who express interest in some career advancement, and are able to handle the full workload of a normal teacher well, with one or two 'side projects', they will be at GEO4 after 5 years. The exact salary point can vary depending on starting point and quantum of merit increments over the years, but after 5 years of service it could be somewhere between 5.2 to 5.8k.

Have also seen NSmen hitting GEO5 after completing five full years. More common in the past among scholars and go-getters, but is getting extremely rare these days regardless of CEP and performance.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I got an offer from all three. But the one on Tues was my top choice so I went with that Thank you - looking forward to working in a new place next year. Sometimes it's good to have a change of environment after a while.

Cool. I got accepted into one of the schools too. Am really thankful cos tbh I didn't think I did very well for the interview. Could be better. And yes, I really wanted a change of environment, to have a fresh look on perspectives.

For a better year. All the best.

For KP position , is there an age factor to clear ? Like need to be of certain age then can be promoted to SH or LH?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

For KP position , is there an age factor to clear ? Like need to be of certain age then can be promoted to SH or LH?

No. You only need to be GEO4.