Contracts

Contract of employment

Guidance for teachers in England that sets out the items that must be covered in your employment contract (or statement of particulars).

Express and implied contract terms

A basic overview of how the terms forming part of most contracts of employment work.

Fixed-term contracts

The legal definitions of fixed-term or temporary contracts and what steps members should take if they believe that they have been treated less favourably or denied a permanent contract in breach of the fixed-term contract regulations.

Flexible working

Flexible working is not only beneficial for workers and employers, but also for pupils, quality of care and education.

Sick leave

Most teachers will at some point need to take sick leave.

Ending employment

Ending employment in certain circumstances can be stressful for teachers.