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Sixth form colleges

In sixth form colleges, the NEU leads the teachers’ side in negotiations and campaigns for fair pay and working conditions, with members in more than 70 workplaces in England.  

Teachers' pay and working conditions in sixth form colleges are decided in negotiations with the Sixth Form Colleges’ Association.  

Sixth form college pay 2024/25

After taking effective action, the dispute was ended by members involved. The NJC has recommended colleges uprate teachers’ pay in line with the offer made by the employers’ side. This is not an acceptance of the offer.
 

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Pay

Pay scales and latest pay information for teachers in sixth form colleges.

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Rights and conditions

Details about employment rights of teachers in the Red Book and support staff in the Lilac Book.

Important publications

The Red Book

Teaching staff in sixth form colleges conditions of service handbook.

The Lilac Book

Sixth form colleges support staff conditions of service handbook.

Policies

Grievance procedure model policy

The aim of this model policy on grievance procedures is to provide a framework that sixth form colleges can adopt to dealing with staff grievances.

Disciplinary procedure model policy

The aim of this model policy on disciplinary procedure is to provide a framework that sixth form colleges can adopt to help and encourage all employees to achieve and maintain appropriate standards of behaviour and conduct.

Capability procedure model policy

The aim of this model policy on capability is to provide a framework that sixth form colleges can adopt to seek to ensure that employees are assisted to achieve standards of performance.

Facilities model agreement

The aim of this model policy on facility time is to provide a framework that sixth form colleges can adopt to give trade union representatives time off to undertake union duties.

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