Appeals Procedure
Last updated:Employees have the right to appeal against the ending of the fixed term contract.
Appeals should be submitted to the employee’s line manager/headteacher within 5 working days of receipt of the termination letter. Managers/Headteachers should acknowledge receipt of any appeal using letter 3- acknowledge appeal.
The employee will be provided with at least 5 working days’ notice of the appeal hearing and will be given the right to be accompanied by a trade union representative or a work colleague.
The appeal hearing will usually be chaired by either the headteacher, if not previously involved, or the Chair of Governors. A representative from HR will also be present, along with a note taker as required.
The manager will usually confirm the outcome in writing within 5 working days of the appeal hearing using letter 4 – Appeal Outcome.
The appeal decision is final and the employee has no further right of appeal.