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Agreement has been reached on rates of pay applicable from 1 April 2023 (covering the period 1 April 2023 to 31 March 2024). The increase is £1,925 across each Spinal Column Point up to the maximum SCP 43.  Any employees paid above SCP 43 should be increased by 3.88 per cent. The full SCP table … Read more

While it’s unusual, yes, permanent employees can transition to fixed-term contracts. Both employers and employees can agree to modify employment terms whenever required. However, this change can only be made with the explicit consent of the employee. Though legally permissible, such a shift doesn’t happen frequently due to the complexities tied to continuity of service … Read more

What is directed time?Directed time is when teachers are directed by their head teacher to be at work and available for work. This is a maximum of 1,265 hours per academic year, spread over 190 days of teaching and five more non-teaching days. The 1,265 hours is a maximum – schools should allow a contingency … Read more

A ‘Fixed-term contract’ is defined as a contract of employment that terminates:- Why use a fixed-term contract?:- There is a common misconception that fixed-term employees have fewer rights. This is not the case due to the following: A fixed-term employee has the right not to be treated less favourably than a comparable permanent employee: ‘Comparable … Read more

The CIPD has published the findings of its annual Health and wellbeing at work survey, conducted among HR professionals in March and April 2023. Key findings include: Its survey of employees revealed that over a quarter reported that their work had a negative impact on their mental health. Source: CIPD: Health and wellbeing at work (26 … Read more

In the case of University of Sunderland v Drossou (EAT), the facts are Ms Drossou worked for the University of Sunderland and was dismissed as a result of an irretrievable breakdown in working relationships for which she was considered to be the primary cause. The employment tribunal found that she had been unfairly dismissed. Chapter … Read more

What to do if you have symptoms of COVID-19 Try to stay at home and avoid contact with other people if you or your child have symptoms and either: You can go back to your normal activities when you feel better or do not have a high temperature.If your child has mild symptoms such as … Read more

Following the School Teachers’ Review Body 33rd report, the Government has decided to accept the reports recommendations meaning Teachers will be given a 6.5% increase for 2023-24. Rishi Sunak has confirmed the rise is “fully funded”, with school budgets protected and money within the Department of Education “reallocated”. The general secretaries of four education unions … Read more

This is an important issue for schools, particularly in relation to recruitment and if a school becomes part of an academy as this would be a TUPE transfer.  Basically continuous service still counts for sick pay, redundancy and maternity.  In fact, for teachers all aggregated service counts for sick pay purposes, even if there has … Read more

On the 19th June 2023, the NEU released new information regarding upcoming strike dates.  This information can be found HERE