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To want my full title on my badge

29 replies

SunnyCritic · 24/05/2024 23:53

I might sound very pedantic here but months ago I went for head of department. Didn’t get it. Was offered another role that involved being a lead though. The HOD role was initially advertised with the curriculum lead role at the time but as I didn’t get his role they wanted me to have curriculum lead so they split it.

On the school website he is listed as Head of maths and curriculum lead. And I’m still listed as “teacher of mathematics” however I interviewed for the curriculum lead role after I didn’t get hod role so it feels like it should be mine by rights. Also, his badge says “teacher of maths and curriculum lead” mines just “teacher of mathematics”

This may just be my autistic mind being pedantic. But honestly. I worked for that role and interviewed for it. It’s mine by rights.

AIBU for feeling annoyed and unrecognised?

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HeddaGarbled · 25/05/2024 00:09

It sounds like they created an entirely new role just for you, whereas previously the two aspects of the senior position went together. The job title badges are a reflection of what’s always been done before and no-one (except you) has noticed that they don’t quite fit this new situation.

You’re an anomaly. If you want your badge changed, you need to ask. Up to you whether that’s more important to you than feeling petty.

Fraaahnces · 25/05/2024 00:01

Absolutely! While it may be an everyday sexism “We forgot” (translates to, “We didn’t expect you to kick up a fuss”), you have earned your place and these little details matter when it comes to the respect of your colleagues, parents, etc - and also for resume purposes if you are looking elsewhere in the future. You need your title changed on website as well as badge.

SunnyCritic · 25/05/2024 00:00

TheBottomsOfMyTrousersAreRolled · 24/05/2024 23:58

Message IT support and ask for it to be changed.

Feels like I’m being petty

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TheBottomsOfMyTrousersAreRolled · 24/05/2024 23:58

Message IT support and ask for it to be changed.