Hi Everyone.

Back in July I posted about the horrendous time I'd been having at the hands of a nasty head teacher, who put me into capability procedures.

Well- after half a term of working my socks off, the good news is that he has decided I have met my targets and that the whole process is at an end!! So -officially I am now 'capable' again!
It wasn't without cost though, as two days before the meeting I had a flare which still hasn't completely setted down.

My union rep was fantastic. He was surprised by the targets which he considered 'silly' and unmeasurable, with a very short time to achieve them.
Also- he was not impressed by the fact that the procedures had not been followed correctly in the first place. He was expecting the Head to try to extend the timescale, and so was ready to fight it.

I suspect that won't be the end of it - he'll probably be quiet for a while, then find other ways to put pressure on me. I'll be ready for him though, and I've got a file full of e mails, evidence and notes. I'm not going to drop my guard.

I'm not the first one who has been targeted- but unlike other colleagues, I did all my homework and fought back. I was careful to make sure I covered my back and did everything expected so I didn't give him any reason to find fault. It was exhausting, and there were times I felt like giving up. It was worth it, though.

Thanks everyone for all the kind support I received.

Maria x

hi Maria,

sounds like you've had an awful time of it ... so glad the outcome has come to a favourable end.

it couldn't have helped your RA at all and hope your flare settles down soon,

Suzanne x

I am pleased to see the horrid head has backed off, no doubt to bully someone else.

I have worked for a few like this.

Nasty power hungry bits of work.

much love and support

Jenni

Well done Maria - so pleased for you! You have done so well under the weight of alll that pressure. I'm not surprised it brought on a flare and hope you are feeling better soon.

Thinking of you and metaphorically dancing up the corridor clicking my heels (and blowing a loud raspberry outside the Head's office!) XX Ailsa

Hello Maria

So pleased for you that you have come out the other side. Well done
hope your flare dampens soon.

Good luck

Rose