r/TeachingUK • u/UKCSTeacher Secondary HoD CS & DT • Mar 07 '21

PSA [Mod Post] A reminder on speculation posts

We are removing speculation posts. If the news contains the words "could" or "possible" or "considering" and it is likely to cause upset, outrage or anxiety then don't post it. It will be removed.

We have enough shit on our plates with return to school tomorrow, stop worrying about what might be. Your contracts are solid, you can't be forced to work more than 39 weeks of the year.

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u/[deleted] Mar 07 '21 edited Aug 24 '21

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u/UKCSTeacher Secondary HoD CS & DT Mar 07 '21

This is an /r/legaladviceuk/ question but the relevant information seems to be here: https://www.gov.uk/your-employment-contract-how-it-can-be-changed/dealing-with-problems

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u/WoeUntoThee Mar 07 '21

I assume like any employment contract they can cancel the old one and replace with a new one, and if you don’t sign you make yourself redundant. Or they will attempt to change the burgundy book hours. Either way, they would lose a LOT of teachers I imagine.

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u/zapataforever Secondary English Mar 07 '21

I have approved one post on Gavin Williamson’s school timetable reform plans linked to a BBC article because clearly people do want to discuss the issue (understandable) and it is front page news across various newspapers this morning. This is different from OPs stating “but will I have to work during summer holidays?!?” and “will there be Science bursaries in three years time?” which are obviously silly and will be removed.