Course Overview

This course is an introduction into Resignations and is aimed at aspiring members of the Senior Leadership Team, newly appointed Line Managers, members of the Governing Body and School Business Managers new to the role.

Intended Outcomes

This course will provide you with knowledge about Resignations and will provide you with knowledge to understand the following;

• The immediate steps following a resignation;
• Accepting the resignation;
• Requesting written notice;
• Withdrawing a resignation;
• The Final Arrangements;
• Informing HR and payroll;
• Confirmation of the resignation;
• “Heat of the moment” resignations;
• Discussions with the employee;
• Do’s and don'ts;
• Ambiguous wording/behaviour surrounding the resign;
• The employee's performance;
• The notice period;
• What happens if the correct notice is not served;
• Agreeing to a shorter notice period;
• Garden leave;
• Constructive dismissal;
• What is constructive dismissal;
• What steps should line managers take following an allegation of constructive dismissal;
• Final pay;
• Salary and benefits;
• Holiday payments;
• Expenses;
• Written confirmation;
• Return of company property;
• The Exit interview;
• Appreciation;
• P45;
• References; and
• Retirement.

Who is it for

This course is an introduction into Resignations and is aimed at aspiring members of the Senior Leadership Team, newly appointed Line Managers, members of the Governing Body and School Business Managers new to the role.

Duration

1 hour.

The Cost

This course is available as part of our eLearning annual licence which includes unlimited access for your school to the full Human Resources eLearning Library for £985 plus VAT per annum.

Alternatively, if your school subscribes to our annual HR Advisory Service, you will receive access to our entire Human Resources eLearning library at no extra cost.

Assessment

To successfully complete the course, learners will be required to pass a short assessment.

CPD

Upon successful completion of the course learners will be issued accredited certificate to download. The course equates to 1 hour of CPD.