Employment in Schools

Headteachers and governors are now more involved in the employment of school staff raising legal issues of a distinctive nature. This text concentrates on the employment aspects of education, ranging from recruitment to dismissal, dealing with issues affecting teaching and non-teaching staff.

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Headteachers and governors are now more heavily involved in the employment of school staff raising legal and practical issues of a distinctive nature. Teachers' terms are imposed by legislation specific to education and the relevant processes and structure of accountability are unique, with trade unions also having strong involvement. This text concentrates on the employment aspects of education, ranging from recruitment to dismissal, dealing with issues affecting teaching and non-teaching staff.