Career as Teacher

Originally Posted by Unregistered

This is my 7th year of service and I just hit 6.9xx but caveat is I've had a string of promotions to GEO5 and good performance grades throughout. This is excluding bonuses. Just base pay.

Geo5 in 7 years. You a scholar?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I find it hard to believe that Ps dont have any knowledge. There are Ps who used to be former Div Dirs and I would think that they have insights into ranking and promotions.

I don't doubt that they'd be able to make educated guesses, having witnessed the process for many years. I personally doubt they'd know the precise workings to be able to accurately predict/explain everything that happens, though… but as I'd said, I don't have actual knowledge of this.

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I don't doubt that they'd be able to make educated guesses, having witnessed the process for many years. I personally doubt they'd know the precise workings to be able to accurately predict/explain everything that happens, though… but as I'd said, I don't have actual knowledge of this.

Ps don't just sit on school ranking panel. They sit in cluster-level ranking panel. There are things they know that they don't need to tell KPs.

Hope everyone feels happier with this 3.3 month salary and rest more

connect coming in this year too!

I heard officers on FLP have an additional annual allowance. Can I know how much it is? Is it like responsibility allowance for taking up Kpship?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

I heard officers on FLP have an additional annual allowance. Can I know how much it is? Is it like responsibility allowance for taking up Kpship?

If you are on FLP you will know. If you are not, don't need to know.

How do i shake off this EO who wants to enter KP-ship ? To add context, i am 2 years into my service. This EO is about a decade into his service and seems willing to do anything to get into leadership's good books, including appearing willing to groom newer teachers. This colleague would randomly pop up during my lessons and Form Teacher periods to observe and then give feedback at the staff room. I did not do anything wrong but he would make it like his suggestions are better and he would say it out loud in the staff room so that everyone can hear. I am all for improvement but this one does not seem sincere and i feel like i am being used as a springboard to get this colleague to his goal.

Is this a common method for people trying to become a KP?

Originally Posted by Unregistered

How do i shake off this EO who wants to enter KP-ship ? To add context, i am 2 years into my service. This EO is about a decade into his service and seems willing to do anything to get into leadership's good books, including appearing willing to groom newer teachers. This colleague would randomly pop up during my lessons and Form Teacher periods to observe and then give feedback at the staff room. I did not do anything wrong but he would make it like his suggestions are better and he would say it out loud in the staff room so that everyone can hear. I am all for improvement but this one does not seem sincere and i feel like i am being used as a springboard to get this colleague to his goal.

Is this a common method for people trying to become a KP?

i'm assuming same dept? u should tell your HOD (also probably his RO) that it is giving u unnecessary stress and makes u uncomfortable. however because it seems rather sensitive, try to do it discreetly

Originally Posted by Unregistered

i'm assuming same dept? u should tell your HOD (also probably his RO) that it is giving u unnecessary stress and makes u uncomfortable. however because it seems rather sensitive, try to do it discreetly

If the s-hat is close to KPs, it may backfire. Or the RO may misconstrue the BT as too sensitive or unable to endure stress. Worst is RO take it that the BT is ungrateful than an experienced colleague is trying to improve poster. It requires tact. Poster has to somehow make RO aware what is going on without making it sound like a complain. Basically just be careful because i have seen how these eager beavers are able to control the narrative. People who transition from normal teacher to KP ship usually are cringey.

Hi is it true that the pay raise on the year that an EO finishes the bond is substantial compared to normal years? I feel like i have read it somewhere before in the forum but couldn't find it again.