The use of Fixed Term Contracts in an Educational Setting

The use of Fixed Term Contracts in an Educational Setting

The use of Fixed Term Contracts in an Educational Setting

About this exclusive to your school HR Advisory course

Who is it for?

The course is aimed at those that will be involved in the recruitment, management, or termination of employment of staff on fixed term contracts. This could include Governors, Trustees, members of SLT, SBMs, or HR staff. 

Intended Outcomes

This course will provide an overview of the best practice use of fixed term contracts in the education sector. At the end of course participants will understand:  

  • What fixed term contracts are and when they should and should not be used; 
  • The potential pitfalls in using fixed term contracts; 
  • The obligation on both the employee and the school during a fixed term contract; 
  • The key terms and provisions that should be included in a fixed term contract; 
  • How to and the implications of renewing or extending a fixed term contract; 
  • How to manage concerns in regard to performance, disciplinary, or sickness during a fixed term contract; 
  • The best practice steps in terminating a fixed term contracts; and 
  • The implication of the Modification Order on ending fixed term contracts. 

          Cost

          • The cost of this session starts at £995 plus VAT for up to 20 participants for clients of the Employment Law & HR Service. Each additional participant will be charged at £55 plus VAT per head. Where the session is to be delivered on site, in person, reasonable travel expenses will be charged in addition to the session cost.

            Please contact us for a formal quote and specific availability.

          CPD 

          • This course equates to 2.5 hours of CPD and following attendance on the course, participants will be sent electronic copies of their CPD certificate.  

          How to book

          Call: 0345 548 7000 (opt 2) or email: hrtraining@judicium.com or fill out the form below

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