Human Resources (HR)

Multi-academy Trusts pay and grading guidance

The guidance below has been written specifically for multi-academy trusts (MATs). This guidance has been produced to assist MATs in carrying out pay and grading reviews for school support staff. It does not apply to teaching staff.

Useful Documents

Burgundy Book - Conditions of Service for School Teachers in England and Wales
Green Book - National Agreement on Pay and Conditions of Service for Support Staff

WF Traded Services

WF Traded Services enable head teachers, middle leaders and governing bodies to manage and lead their staff to achieve the best outcomes for pupils and students. Their advice is grounded in the local educational and political context and they will advise and support on all HR matters and represent you at hearings where possible. They will provide a named HR consultant whom will provide your school with specialist employee relation support. For a detailed guide on what you can expect from the HR Traded Service, you can download the HR Service Specification 2020-21.

Job Descriptions

These particular job descriptions were evaluated and moderated under 'single status'.

Recruitment templates

We have a range of documents available to support your recruitment.

Recruitment Policy Appendices

Model Recruitment and Selection Policy and Procedure (For School-Based Employees)
Appendix 1 Request for schools vacancy advertisement
Appendix 2 (a) Teaching application form
Appendix 2 (b) Support staff application form
Appendix 3 Job description
Appendix 4 Person specification
Appendix 5 Short-listing assessment form
Appendix 6 Policy statement on recruiting ex-offenders
Appendix 7 Invitation to Interview
Appendix 8 Interview Assessment Form
Appendix 9 Sample Competence Safeguarding Interview Questions
Appendix 10 Conditional Offer Letter
Appendix 11 Prohibition Order Guidance
Appendix 12 (a) Reference request letter
Appendix 12 (b) Reference request form amended
Appendix 13 (a) Positive Disclosure - guidance
Appendix 13 (b) Positive Disclosure - flowchart
Appendix 14 DBS – Risk Assessment Form
Appendix 15 Staff Disqualification Declaration
Appendix 16 Appointing Qualified Teachers
Appendix 17 Applicant Guide to illegal working – guidance for school and applicant
Appendix 18 New Employee Recruitment Checklist
Appendix 19 Exit interviews
Appendix 20 Flowchart for Safer Recruitment
Appendix 21 Equal Opportunity Policy Statement
Appendix 22 Equality Act 2010 Overview
Appendix 23 Guidance notes & information for newly appointed staff
Appendix 24 Risk Assessment for volunteers in schools NOT in regulated Activity PRINT version
Appendix 25 DBS and Barred List checks flowchart
Disclosure of criminal background form
APPENDIX A - Equal Opportunity policy statement

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Statutory Policies for Schools and Academy Trusts

Whistleblowing

Job Descriptions

Safeguarding

Early Careers Teacher (ECT)

Pay Rates and Terms & Conditions

Pensions

Benefits of Working in Waltham Forest

Apprenticeships

Managing Sickness & Absence

Recruitment Templates

Policies and Procedures

Multi-academy Trusts pay and grading guidance

Useful Documents

WF Traded Services

Job Descriptions

Recruitment templates

HR Useful Links

Forms & Templates

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