Staff dismissal: role of the governing board

Understand your part to play in staff dismissal. Be clear on how your role differs depending on your school type, and whether you can delegate this power to your headteacher.

Last reviewed on 25 June 2024
School types: Maintained, AcademySchool phases: AllRef: 3857
Contents
  1. Your role in dismissal depends on your school type
  2. The rules on how you can delegate
  3. Understand the procedures involved

Your role in dismissal depends on your school type

Voluntary aided (VA), foundation and foundation special schools As the employer, your governing board is responsible