Support Plan Advice
Hi guys - using a throwaway just to remain private
I’m a core subject secondary teacher in England (not an ECT) with a TLR
- I was originally put on a support plan at the beginning of the year after failing two observations
- Support plan lasted for 8 weeks where I worked with a mentor and I consistently received positive feedback when working on my targets
- Had an observation with HOD and SLT at the end of the 8 weeks and I have failed citing that I hadn’t worked on my targets enough, the feedback I received I felt was unfair and petty
- already have a problematic relationship with my HOD, I’ve definitely felt targeted and treated unfairly in the past and they have a reputation for this
- took this to the union rep, I hadn’t for the original support plan as I wanted to trust the process and thought it would be fair, rep says that the feedback was unfair and petty especially after having evidence of positive feedback from the support plan mentor
- really wasn’t anticipating failing the support plan because I’ve got a new job lined up for a September start but now I’m worried / not trusting that they will fail me for this next support plan and I’ll be moved onto capability before I even start my new school
- as you can imagine, super stressed, the whole process has really made me question my ability as a teacher and I’m finding myself second guessing every decision in the classroom as a result of it - I truly, truly, truly do not believe I’m an incapable teacher and I’ve found the whole process incredibly frustrating
Any advice would be greatly appreciated on how to navigate through the end of this year