Moving school or career

Becoming an assistant headteacher might be a position you are interested in. In large secondary schools there are often more than one assistant headteacher position.

Can teachers take a day off to attend a job interview? You might have heard that all teachers are entitled to a morning or afternoon of paid leave if attending a job interview.

Becoming a deputy headteacher might be a role you aspire to. Deputy headteachers will work closely with the headteacher and will be in the second most senior position at school.

The term Early Career Teachers (ECT) replaces the term Newly Qualified Teachers (NQT). We support early career teachers (as well as all other school staff) and you contact us for employment support and advice in your role.

You may be a teacher moving to work in a new school or starting supply work. All teachers and school staff will need to have an enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check. Your school or supply agency will apply for an enhanced check on your behalf.

Exit interviews in school can be a useful way for you to give feedback and explain the reasons why you are leaving.

Becoming a head of department might seem like the next logical step in your teaching career. At Edapt we support many heads of departments and middle leaders at schools in England and Wales.

Higher level teaching assistant might be a role you are interested in. We provide an overview of the HLTA standards and link to examples of job descriptions and person specifications.

You might be searching for a new teaching job, applying for supply work or wanting to access your personal teaching record. Your teacher reference number (TRN) is a unique identifier which you can use when evidencing your teaching qualifications and accessing your teaching certificates online.

If you have accepted a job offer to work at a different school or workplace your new employer will make a request for a reference. In the vast majority of cases there is nothing to be concerned about and your reference should highlight your successes in the classroom.

How do you find your QTS certificate and do you need it when applying for teaching jobs? You will need to login to the Teacher Self-Service Portal to access electronic copies of your QTS certificate.

You might be disappointed because you have been unsuccessful or overlooked during internal recruitment at your school. You might question why a colleague has received a promotion over another colleague and do not think your school is following a fair or transparent recruitment process.

International Qualified Teacher Status (iQTS) is a new, UK government-backed international teaching qualification which will be recognised by the DfE as equivalent to English QTS. 

MAT CEO is a role which is relatively new in the world of education and can be difficult to define succinctly. If you work in a multi-academy trust (MAT) you will have a MAT CEO appointed who is responsible for the academies, staff and pupils in your trust.

The use of non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) in schools is rising, but what actually are they? The DfE has said academy trusts could use NDAs “to protect confidential or sensitive information where appropriate.”

Pastoral lead at your school might be a role you are interested in applying for. At Edapt we support many pastoral leaders and middle leaders in England and Wales.

You might be thinking of taking out private tutor insurance if embarking on a new tuition role outside of school. In this support article, we look at the differences between professional indemnity insurance and public liability insurance.

Redundancy: What if I’m offered alternative employment? Overview It is a fact that redundancy situations do happen in schools. The...

Overview Sabbatical leave for teachers might be of interest to you. You might want to develop new skills, conduct educational...

School Business Managers (SBMs) have an integral role in operations and the day-to-day running of schools. They work closely with headteachers to ensure budgets are used efficiently, manage administration, comply with health and safety regulations and more.

You might be thinking about taking on supply teaching to reduce your workload or as a temporary solution when searching for a new career. Many teachers enjoy the flexibility and reduced hours of supply teaching. However, supply teachers can often receive reduced pay, are unable to access the Teachers’ Pension Scheme and do not receive the same benefits such as sick pay or maternity pay as teachers employed directly by schools.

Teacher probation periods are increasingly found more often in employment contracts. It’s an interesting topic as probation periods are not mentioned in the School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document (STPCD) or Burgundy Book.

Teaching in England can be a great career choice if you have qualified from outside the UK. The DfE explains that international qualified teachers are allowed to work as a teacher in England for up to 4 years without QTS. 

You may be thinking about taking voluntary redundancy at your school. Redundancies and school restructures will follow a process outlined in your school's policies and staff handbook.

You may be aware of colleagues who have been made redundant at your school or are going through the redundancy process yourself. There are a number of reasons why you could be made redundant and you should be reassured that it is not an uncommon process. In this article, we outline how you can be selected for redundancy, how to appeal a redundancy decision and what rights you are entitled to if being made redundant.

You might be applying for a new position at your current school. What happens if your line manager says you can’t apply for the role? You might believe you have the experience and skills for the position so should be allowed to apply.

You might be concerned about your employment rights if your school is converting to academy status. TUPE is a process designed to protect employees against unfair treatment as a result of a transfer of their employment. It is a common process and many thousands of school employees have gone through the TUPE process.

We frequently get asked questions about what a school reference looks like. We look at a few practical examples in this article.

During your teaching career you might be faced with deciding whether to sign a settlement agreement with your school or employer. This is often when working relations between yourself and the school break down and both parties are looking to ‘settle’ on agreeable terms where possible.

You might have heard of continuous service or continuous employment but might be unsure of what it is.

You may have heard of the term ‘gardening leave’ before but are not sure what it means or how it could apply to your role in school. In this article, we explain what gardening leave is, your employment rights during this period and what expectations can be set when on gardening leave.

PILON (Payment in Lieu of Notice) could be a term you might come across when negotiating a settlement agreement with your school or being made redundant.

You might have applied for a teaching position at another school only to have it withdrawn at the last moment. ACAS explains that employers can withdraw job offers. 

You might have been informed that your school will be going through a restructuring process and you are concerned on the impact it might have on your role, especially if redundancies are taking place. In this article, we explain the process which your school must follow, what can be involved in the consultation process and other factors to take into consideration.

What to include in a resignation letter as a teacher can always be a bit daunting. What information do I need to include and what should I leave out?

If you are thinking about moving on from your school you will have to provide your notice in advance. It is advisable to check your employment contract to find out if it includes specific details on the procedures to follow.