Am I being managed out?! Can’t believe this is happening

[ErinReagan]

I’ve had Reception or Y1 for 23 years. It’s truly my vocation. Been in the same school for 13.

Was asked to see (new) HT when we came back from Christmas. I am ‘too comfortable’ and she is moving me to Y6 in Sept.

I am heartbroken. I really am. Moving me to Y1 would have been one thing but Y6 just seems petty.

Yesterday she asked if I ‘would mind’ working with the woman who will take over EYFS during my PPT. I really do mind to be honest.

Again, if I was looking at Y1 I wouldn’t mind, but I’m so worked up about Y6 I can’t think rationally.

[Purpleartichoke]

I am sorry it came to that.

Remember to pack up all the classroom resources that you have purchased and take them with you. If you find another early years job, you will need them. If you don’t, you can always eventually donate them somewhere.

[rosegoldwatcher]

OP - your story is a tragedy. I am so sorry that your HT has put you in this position.
I moved to my last teaching post (at 55) just before the rules on pay portage were changed. I was appointed for a small group teaching of maths and English UPS3 + TLR.
A new HT was installed 18 months later and, in retrospect I can see that my cards were marked from that day.
In the June of my final year in teaching one of his deputies sent me an email to inform me that from the following September I was to teach mainstream maths. F that shit!
I sought the support of the chair of Governors to be released from my contract at the end of the summer term and took my retirement a couple of years early.
Could not be happier now!
Hope you find a post in a school lead by a HT who appreciates your experience and expertise.

[Shandied]

Sorry to hear that OP, I agree that you should take all if your resources with you, I don't think it's being petty but you will likely need them. There are loads of EYFS jobs around here, I hope you find one. By the sound of it the school is changing with the new head so I doubt it would be the same as the one you have enjoyed working in for much longer.

[londonmarathonhalfwaypoint]

So sorry op but not surprised. Best of luck

[cansu]

Yes, she is trying to push you to resign and that is why she is telling you now so this gives her time to recruit too. Personally I would:

1. Write to her and the chair of governors asking for much better reasons than you are too comfortable.
2. Suggest you move to Y1 or Y2 if she would like you to widen your experience.
3. Ask what training will be offered for you to develop the necessary skills for Y6.
4. Suggest that it may not be the best way of using your considerable EYFS experience.
5. Indicate that you will, of course, do your best for the children.

Give NO indication that you will resign. Call her bluff. You can resign later if she continues with her plan. I think she won't go through with it. I am on UPS3 and it is utterly infuriating to find head teachers trying to manage out staff simply for their experience and pay.
Then sit back and wait. Give no indication that

[BG2015]

This would be my nightmare. 24 years teaching and I too have only taught EYFS and Year 1. I was an NNEB nursery nurse for 5 yrs before teaching so my heart is 100% with younger kids.

I'd have to leave if I was put into Y6. I would be rubbish. It's not my passion and that would come through my teaching.

Our head is talking about moving people around. I'm hoping he leaves me alone.

I feel for you, I really do.

[Sushiroller]

i'm so sorry OP. Staying with that HT would have been unbearable over time. I hope you find something better and happier soon. It must feel very isolating - all my best
This.

Fwiw i think you made the right choice. Something good is out there waiting for you to find it. Chin up!

[LorenzoStDubois]

How awful.
Too comfortable - what a horrible attitude the head has.

Yes - you have been pushed out.
Take everything with you.
Don't leave anything behind.

Leave them to it and I hope you get a better job.

[oatmilk4breakfast]

I’m sorry this sounds like terrible management by her - wouldn’t expect this in any other workplace. Huge change to job description with zero consultation. Rubbish😮 very arrogant of her. Can you get support from your union? Tell her what you’ve told us? Explain you’re a specialist and how valuable that is? I’d be horrified as a parent if this was happening at my school. Personally I wouldn’t accept the move and risk loss of specialism and would be thinking to argue or leave. Good luck’

[oatmilk4breakfast]

Sorry, just saw your update. Sorry to hear about your HT reply. She sounds terrible but I don’t take her words to heart. Is probably more about costs than anything. They should have felt lucky to have you.

[larrygrylls]

I am really sorry this is happening.

I think, however, that you probably have more ability to move than you think. Get your CV together and apply for lots of jobs. It will give you a massive boost to your confidence.

I think this is a lesson to all employees not to be too loyal, keep CVs current, and move every few years.

Loyalty is rarely rewarded in the modern workplace (including education). Look at SLTs, often filled with remarkably young faces who have achieved little more than climbing up the ladder by moving jobs frequently, with each post another rung up the ladder.

[sandgrown]

Sorry to hear that OP we were gutted that our second child would not have the fabulous reception teacher our son had had . She had been at the school for years and was liked by children and parents . It never occurred to me she may have been forced out!
I hope you find a place where you will be appreciated and at least you know you have given hundreds of children a great start in school .

[FredaFrogspawn]

Are your other colleagues supportive of you? Do you have a supportive partner/family?

Truly hope this will lead to something good - it must feel like a bereavement after so long.

It sounds like such a dreadful Management decision. Surely keep a strong foundation which you know is working benefits everyone further up the school.

[CadburysTastesVileNow]

How do you feel about it now, OP?

[HappyLemonSadLemon]

Isn't that constructive dismissal?

[NCTDN]

@ErinReagan I'm so sorry you're in this position. Did you hand in your resignation?