Term Time Employment Contract

TERM TIME EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT

This Term Time Employment Contract (the "Contract") is made between Employer Name: with registered address: (the "Employer") and Employee Name: of Address: (the "Employee").

1. TERM AND NATURE OF EMPLOYMENT

1.1 Employment Commencement: The Employee's employment will commence on and will continue for the duration of each academic term during which the Employer requires the Employee's services, subject to earlier termination in accordance with this Contract.

1.2 Term-Time Definition: "Term Time" means the operational term dates determined by the Employer for the applicable academic year. The Employee is engaged to work during term periods only; duties and remuneration may be adjusted pro rata for periods outside of term time.

2. POSITION AND DUTIES

The Employee's principal duties are as set out below and such other duties as the Employer may reasonably assign:

3. HOURS OF WORK

3.1 Normal Hours: The Employee is contracted to work hours per week during term time. The pattern of hours will be agreed with the Reporting Manager and may vary by term.

3.2 Additional Hours: Any additional hours outside agreed term-time working shall require prior written agreement and will be paid or taken as time off in lieu in accordance with Employer policy.

4. REMUNERATION

4.1 Pay Frequency: The Employee will be paid in arrears. Where applicable, salary will be paid pro rata for term-time service or for partial periods worked.

5. HOLIDAY ENTITLEMENT

5.1 Holiday Entitlement: Holiday is calculated on a pro rata basis for term-time employees in accordance with statutory entitlement. The Employee's annualised entitlement equates to days (including public holidays), to be taken outside required term duties as agreed with the Employer.

6. BENEFITS AND PENSION

6.1 Benefits: The Employee will be eligible for benefits as set out in Employer policy applicable to term-time staff. Participation in any pension scheme will be in accordance with statutory requirements and Employer scheme rules.

7. PROBATION AND REVIEW

7.1 Probationary Period: The Employee will serve a probationary period of during which the Employer may terminate employment with notice. Successful completion of probation will be confirmed in writing.

8. TERMINATION

8.1 Termination by Employer: After successful completion of probation, termination by the Employer (other than for gross misconduct) requires notice. The Employer may pay in lieu of notice where permitted by law.

8.2 Termination by Employee: The Employee shall give the Employer notice in writing.

9. CONFIDENTIALITY AND DATA PROTECTION

9.1 Confidentiality: The Employee must not disclose confidential information relating to the Employer, its staff, pupils, parents, or business affairs during or after employment except as required by law. This obligation shall survive termination.

9.2 Data Protection: The Employer will process personal data about the Employee for lawful employment purposes and in accordance with applicable data protection requirements. The Employee consents to such processing necessary for the performance of this Contract.

10. SICKNESS AND ABSENCE

10.1 Notification: The Employee must notify the Reporting Manager as soon as reasonably practicable of any absence due to illness and provide evidence where required by the Employer.

11. SAFEGUARDING AND DBS CHECKS

11.1 Checks Required: Employment is conditional on satisfactory pre-employment checks including identity, right to work, and any required background checks. The Employee must promptly disclose any matter that would affect suitability to work with children or vulnerable persons.

12. VARIATION

12.1 Variation of Terms: No variation of this Contract shall be valid unless agreed in writing and signed by a duly authorised representative of the Employer and the Employee.

13. LEGAL STATEMENTS

At-Will Employment Statement: The parties acknowledge that where permitted by applicable law, employment may be terminated by either party in accordance with the notice provisions set out in this Contract. This clause does not exclude or limit statutory rights.

Equal Opportunity Statement: The Employer is committed to equal opportunity in employment. No employee or applicant will be discriminated against on protected characteristics as set out in relevant law and Employer policy.

14. EMPLOYMENT HISTORY

15. EDUCATION

16. REFERENCES

17. AUTHORIZATIONS AND CERTIFICATIONS

17.1 Background Checks: The Employee authorises the Employer to obtain references and to conduct criminal record checks, right to work checks, and any other checks permitted by law. Consent to checks: .

17.2 Applicant Certification: I certify that all information provided to the Employer in connection with my application and this Contract is true, complete and not misleading. I understand that any false or misleading information may result in termination of employment.

18. MISCELLANEOUS

18.1 Governing Law: This Contract is governed by the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Employer operates. Any disputes arising under this Contract will be subject to the exclusive jurisdiction of the competent courts.

18.2 Entire Agreement: This Contract, together with any document expressly referred to in it, constitutes the entire agreement between the parties relating to its subject matter.

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