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Totty
19 yrs ago
I have just been advised by email, that my teaching contract will not be renewed at the end of July.
The supervisor has told me 'it is not my place to question why' nor 'is he legally required to advise me'.
I have never had any complaints about my teaching practise, have always shown dedication and am dumbfounded as to why this has happened and just p***ed off at their attitude that it is not my place to ask why my contract is not being renewed.
Do i have a right to know? Can i take legal steps or is this all heat of the moment thing
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Totty
19 yrs ago
It's through a private kindergarten.
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Totty
19 yrs ago
I think that was my problem, if that's the right word.
I'm a very dedicated teacher and am passionate about what i do, and i would stand up for certain issues and try to make a difference but they were never interested and did sweet FA about it, so i think they thought i was a trouble maker and best to get rid.
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ttc
19 yrs ago
Not a nice situation to be in.
Depends on the terms of your contract, but basically if your contract is for a fixed term eg 1 year/6 months etc)and it is the end of the contract the school doesn't have any legal obligation to give you a new contract.
At the least, they owe you the courtesy of an explanation, but not everyone thinks that way. Whether they are legally required to inform you of the reason - why don't you call the Labour Department hotline (2717 1771). They are helpful and can advise you of your rights (anonymously if you wish).
Good luck.
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i'm very sorry to learn of your situation and think it's absolutely disgusting behaviour from your board/supervisor. it looks like the decision to not renew your contract won't change but if you can talk to your supervisor just to ask what happened so you will try to improve yourself for your next career post as it will help you...
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What makes you think that Western standards would apply here? If you don't toe the line and dare to criticize/question how the place is run, then you're out.
It's fairly common on the EMB Primary and Secondary schemes.
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Totty
19 yrs ago
Thanks for the sympathy vote dawsonscreek!
It's not about Western standards, just the basic principle of doing what's best for the kids NOT the parents or the bank
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You have my sympathy, believe me. I know what it's like to be in that position and so do many others.
It's a question of money and bums on seats. What the parents want, they get. If they want their kids to have 7 pieces of homework a night because they'll learn more that way, but they can't support their children, then that's OK. If the teachers have to provide additional classes after school to support what they should have learnt in the classroom, then that's OK. It's what parents want.
If the management cannot see beyond short-term solutions and interprete teaching methodology and pedagogy as they see fit, then that's OK....
Good luck in finding another position.
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Totty
19 yrs ago
Thanks dawsonscreek and it's funny, reading the replies kinda makes me think it's a blessing in disguise ALSO it probably was nawt that i did and just them getting rid of someone who can think for herself and has ethics.
Thanks guys
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Totty
19 yrs ago
In actual fact i'm now wondering whether i want to continue teaching, i've been doing it for 8 years.
I've also fancied planning and arranging events, parties, balls, etc...as i am a fantastic orgniser, am frequently dragged into to do one of my friends birthdays or weddings and maybe this was the kick up the backside i needed. Now just need to find someone who will give me that job!
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Hey Totty, don't give it another thought. A lot of us have been through this kind of sh*t. Just remember it is not a reflection on you. If you did the best for the kids then you are "A ok!" Teaching in HK is unusual to say the least and you could find that in the next position you can do no wrong. Again, it's no reflection on you. HK education and the quirky lifestyle of children in HK marches to another drum ....
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Totty
19 yrs ago
I've come to school with my head held high and with my intergrity intact. Having spoken to others they feel that it also has something to do with my salary and the fact that if i went full time then they would have to pay me too much.
Just pi@@ed off at the way they have handled it and have decided that i come in, do my job and dos everything else, if they want extra from me, tough!
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