Getting teacher retention strategies right
13 July, 2022
What is causing teachers to leave the profession, and what can your school do to help turn back the tide? Find out in this blog.
Nicki Harris
Nicki joined the Education HR Team in 1989, following completion of her psychology degrees and has a Post-Graduate Certificate in Employment Law. Nicki co-manages the HR team with Colin Hooker and her main responsibilities are leadership of the support, business and development functions services. She manages the provision of model policies, procedures and guidance to customers, pay and conditions issues and the training offer. Nicki has worked with the Local Government Association over the years on various projects around pay, terms and conditions and is an Advisor to the National Employers Organisation for School Teachers (NEOST).
Managing Stress for Teacher Wellbeing
12 May, 2022
As April was Stress Awareness Month . recent blog. A survey. In this blog we’ll explore five strategies teachers can adopt to control their stress levels plus five ways in which schools headteachers and leadership teams can give teachers stress-related…
Managing Teacher Wellbeing and Work/Life Balance
11 May, 2022
Staff wellbeing for teachers is more important now than ever before. Learn how you can give your staff much-needed support
Integrating flexible working into your school
9 February, 2022
In this blog, we explore how flexible working can be hugely beneficial to teachers, schools and students alike.
Supporting a wellbeing culture in schools
1 February, 2022
In this blog, we’ll explore how three particular strategies can help you develop a positive, inclusive culture that your workforce is happy to be a part of.
Early Careers Framework: Statutory Induction for ECF Teachers
26 April, 2021
The Early Career Framework is a two-year support plan that supports new teachers in their professional development. Keep reading to find out more.
Dealing with Criminal Record Checks
23 February, 2021
The processing of DBS checks is standard business for schools with virtually all posts being exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offender Act, enabling enhanced DBS checks to be sought. In
Performance Appraisal During the Pandemic
22 February, 2021
Performance management. legal requirements. There has been no change to the statutory requirement for Maintained Schools to operate the performance management regulations for teachers during the pandemic
Key HR issues for schools during Lockdown
12 January, 2021
Who can attend work?. The categories of staff who are advised not to attend work are more limited than in the first lockdown with Clinically Extremely Vulnerable (CEV) staff and in most cases those over 28 weeks of pregnancy advised…