Staffing and employment advice for schools – November 2024
Staffing and employment advice for schools – November 2024 Introduction This advice helps school employers with staffing and employment issues, offering guidance based on the School Staffing (England) Regulations 2009 for maintained schools, and the Education (Independent School Standards) Regulations 2014 for independent schools, academies, and free schools. It highlights relevant legislation and up-to-date guidance, including statutory guidance. However, it is not exhaustive, and following it does not exempt governing bodies, academy trusts, or local authorities from their legal duties as employers under other legislation. Who is the advice for? This advice is for: School leaders, school staff and governing bodies in all maintained schools and academies Local authorities Academy trusts Appointing Staff Governors and school leaders should plan new staff appointments with a focus on curriculum-led financial planning over a 3 to 5-year period, including re...