Staff roles, structures & change
Managing staff restructures
4 articles- 6 key rules to remember when restructuring staffReorganising staff in a school is different to restructuring in other organisations. As governors, you won't manage this process, but read the key rules and requirements here so you can support your headteacher effectively.
- Managing your headteacher’s departureBe clear on how to make sure your headteacher has a smooth departure and how you can help maintain effective leadership following their exit. Use our template letter to share the news with parents and carers.
- Restructuring your staff: your board's roleMajor restructures are strategic and part of your remit as a governor or trustee. Learn to challenge the need for a restructure and how to scrutinise plans. Also find questions to ask and get tips on supporting your headteacher or senior leader through the process.
Staffing structures
1 articles- Primary staffing structures: examplesTake a look at how school staffing structures can vary with our examples from a range of primary schools.
Staff roles & responsibilities
3 articles- Roles your school or trust must have in placeUse our list of positions and responsibilities that maintained schools and academies are legally obliged to fill, to check you're compliant.
- The designated safeguarding lead (DSL)Be clear on who the DSL can be and what their responsibilities are.
- The special educational needs co-ordinator (SENCO)Be clear on who the SENCO can be in your school, and find out what their responsibilities are and how you're involved.