This article covers the main parts of law and school-specific information that will help you support your headteacher through the restructuring process.
It's important to remember that it's not an exhaustive list of everything to take into account when restructuring school staff.
There are required roles in schools
Read the list of the roles schools must have in place.
Early years: there are also ratios of pupils to staff that your school must follow. See pages 28 to 32 of the Early Years Foundation Stage framework (EYFS).
Your senior leaders will advise you on these.
Staff terms and conditions may be nationally set
Your school's staff may be employed under certain terms and conditions, so you must check these allow the changes you and your headteacher want to make.
Document Explanation Applies to STPCD School Teachers’ Pay and Conditions Document. Sets out the statutory requirements on areas including pay ranges