The head wishes to undertake an audit of what staff currently do to meet the UPS standard for which they are being paid. Can (s)he do this by interview? 15 Nov 2012 Subscriber Content
How can a headteacher gather the evidence required to make a judgement about a member of staff’s suitability for pay progression? 14 Nov 2012 Subscriber Content
Can an NQT pass 'induction' as a SEN teacher? We have a teacher who has just successfully completed his PGCE in PE but wishes to join us as a SEN teacher. We're keen to take him on but the process is unclear and we are receiving very ambiguous advice. 13 Nov 2012 Subscriber Content
Do we have to advertise every post we appoint to. For example, if someone comes in for another meeting, and realise they would be perfect for a role in school, can we just offer them a position? 9 Nov 2012 Subscriber Content
For a school with 1,200 students, what would the recommended SLT size be? 9 Nov 2012 Subscriber Content
If we advertise for a post and decide to regrade a position before calling candidates to interview, do we need to re-advertise or can we send applicants a letter and see if they are still interested in the new position under the new lower re-grading? 9 Nov 2012 Subscriber Content
Please can you tell me if teachers and support staff have probationary periods? According to our LA teachers (apart from NQT's) do not have probationary periods. 8 Nov 2012 Subscriber Content
DfE proposes 'tougher tests' for trainee teachers The DfE has announced that from September 2013, trainee teachers will face 'more rigorous' pre-entry tests. 26 Oct 2012 Leadership & Governance Hub
Updating your induction policy in line with the new EYFS framework Pat Brunton & Linda Thornton provide a quick guide to help you ensure your staff induction policy meets the requirements of the revised EYFS framework 16 Oct 2012 Early Years Hub Subscriber Content
Redundancy: cost-cutting without unfair dismissal Getting the procedure right is crucial. Peter Woodhouse explains how to navigate the complexities of consultation and selection, and looks at some new tribunal decisions 16 Oct 2012 Leadership & Governance Hub School Business Management Hub Subscriber Content