I'm a teacher in an independent school. I've been having problems for a couple of years, largely due to the menopause, I think. I wasn't previously this disorganised, forgetful, knackered mess. There's no doubt that I've been underperforming. I look at my colleagues and I just don't know how they do it. I'm overwhelmed.
My line managers know this and they've been trying to support me. I've had occupational health appointments and they've given me an easier timetable. It hasn't made enough of a difference.
I was called to a short meeting several weeks ago with my three (!) managers. They said they were starting a process, that what was going on "wasn't sustainable". I basically need too much support. The Deputy Head said that she really hoped that this "didn't have to become disciplinary". There was a longer meeting a week later in which targets were given to me. I went off actually thinking that this could be a positive process.
Now I've been called to another meeting, this time to "discuss the targets" that were set. The email inviting me to this meeting has me worried sick. The previous emails said "feel free to bring someone with you". I chose not to, because I didn't want to seem defensive and I know these managers well. This recent email does not say I can bring someone with me. This email says that two of the three managers will be there (Head of Dept, Deputy Head of School) and also a woman from HR. Is this it? Are they literally going to sack me?