Flexible working arrangements may be of benefit to the school. It can be seen as a way of retaining staff, improving morale, motivation, performance and even attendance. Flexible working may also allow an employee with a medical condition or disability to continue in work. As with all matters relating to the staffing establishment in schools, the decision about whether or not individual posts are suitable for job share or any other flexible work arrangements rests with the governing body, advised by the head teacher. Please refer to the schools portal or take further advice from the CFCS HR Team. Paragraph 3.3 - Fixed Tern Contracts The use of Fixed Term contracts should only be used in certain situations as stated in the fixed term agreement guidance. Employees employed on fixed-term contracts acquire statutory rights including the right: Not to be unfairly dismissed after two year’s continuous employment – To a written statement of reasons for dismissal after one year – To statutory redundancy payments after two years – A fixed term contract must clearly state the terms, i.e. the reason for its fixed term nature. Full guidance is available within Paragraph 4.1 - Job Description Teacher job descriptions should be written to reflect the professional responsibilities required by the school and as detailed in the School Teacher Pay and Conditions document - paragraphs 48 52. The job description should reflect the statutory – teacher’s standards and for leadership should take into account the revised head teacher standards It is extremely important for the governing body to ensure that the pay for all teachers (leadership, lead practitioners, TLR holders, pay range) reflects the duties and responsibilities of the post. Guidance on teacher job descriptions is available on For support staff the agreed job profiles and job descriptions can be found on: If you are writing a support staff job description that changes the responsibilities of a role please contact the Job Evaluation to discuss it. je.team@nottscc.gov.uk Within job descriptions, include salary and conditions of service information.
Flexible working arrangements may be of benefit to the school. It can be seen as a way of retaining staff, improving morale, motivation, performance and even attendance. Flexible working may also allow an employee with a medical condition or disability to continue in work. As with all matters relating to the staffing establishment in schools, the decision about whether or not individual posts are suitable for job share or any other flexible work arrangements rests with the governing body, advised by the head teacher. Please refer to the schools portal or take further advice from the CFCS HR Team. Paragraph 3.3 - Fixed Tern Contracts The use of Fixed Term contracts should only be used in certain situations as stated in the fixed term agreement guidance. Employees employed on fixed-term contracts acquire statutory rights including the right: Not to be unfairly dismissed – after two year’s continuous employment To a written statement of reasons for dismissal – after one year To statutory redundancy payments – after two years A fixed term contract must clearly state the terms, i.e. the reason for its fixed term nature. Full guidance is available within Paragraph 4.1 - Job Description Teacher job descriptions should be written to reflect the professional responsibilities required by the school and as detailed in the School Teacher Pay and Conditions document - paragraphs 48 – 52. The job description should reflect the statutory teacher’s standards and for leadership should take into account the revised head teacher standards It is extremely important for the governing body to ensure that the pay for all teachers (leadership, lead practitioners, TLR holders, pay range) reflects the duties and responsibilities of the post. Guidance on teacher job descriptions is available on For support staff the agreed job profiles and job descriptions can be found on: If you are writing a support staff job description that changes the responsibilities of a role please contact the Job Evaluation to discuss it. je.team@nottscc.gov.uk Within job descriptions, include salary and conditions of service information.
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