So upset… yes that time of year!

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I’ve actually taken the day off today because I think I’ll just break down, or my emotions will get the better of me! I need time to process.

I didn’t progress up the scale once again!

Last year I let it slide despite hitting all my targets exceptionally. But I was off a couple of times… one of which was covid, and I was only off as that was our policy at the time. Despite feeling fine! So my Bradford was 26. One over the pay review threshold!

This year I have had no days off! I’ve come in when unwell, which is unfair on others but I did not want to stay on M3 for another year despite teaching for 5yrs.

I’ve once again hit all my targets to a high standard. Sat in with ofsted as my subject (who I’m lead of but with no pay incentive due to the size of the school) was deep dived.

Yet, once again they have refused to recognise me as a valued teacher and have refused to increase, with no explanation.

It’s a private school who are notoriously tight.

I really want to quit! I don’t want to go in again! My ht has said I am valued and the decision has come from the board not him.

*didn’t

Are you in a union? If so, definitely get them involved. If not, can you ask to see the pay progression policy and demand an explanation of why you haven’t progressed. The process must be fair and transparent. The board can’t just decide on a whim who progresses and who doesn’t.

If you’ve met the requirements for progression that the policy sets out, then you should move up the scale.

Honestly though, it doesn’t sound like a great working environment for you. I’m in state schools, but have never had to argue my case like that for pay progression. Just demonstrate that I’ve met my targets and the teacher standards.

Thank you.

I’ve taken the day off and gone for a walk in the hills to clear my head.

I’ll tackle it properly on Monday, ask for policies like you say.

You’re right, it isn’t a great place to work. It’s a business first.

This is a business and not a school.
They will take advantage of you and not move you up the pay scale with a different excuse every time.

We are in high demand as teachers and we can call the shots. I hope you can find a different school🤗

Thank you.

The letter basically states ‘due to relevant factors’ I asked HT what that meant and he didn’t know! 🤔

I might state in my resignation that I am leaving due to relevant factors!

Ha! brilliant ;)

The education sector needs us. We need to stand our ground! Best of luck 🤗

Sending supportive hugs OP, sounds shocking. Time to move schools.

They can refuse pay progression because you're off ill?! This is definitely something the Unions could fight for you, but tbh I don't know why you'd want to continue working for them. Take your skills to a school that will appreciate you, they're lucky to have teachers with a few years experience, so it's their loss. I don't think I'd even see out the year, I'd be applying for jobs now, with a view to moving on at Easter.

Yeah, we work on the Bradford Factor and if we hit 25 we automatically don’t get a pay rise. I hit 26 last year. It was a kick in the teeth, as other staff members were in the hundreds and knew they weren’t getting it. But 26!! I couldn’t fight it though as I knew the deal.

This year it’s 1. So I have no idea why I haven’t been offered it.