Role of Employees

Employees have a role to play in ensuring a comfortable working environment for all staff, including women experiencing the menopause.

All staff should take personal responsibility to look after their health. Employees are encouraged to inform their manager or Headteacher (or the alternative contact, should they not feel comfortable speaking to their manager) if they are struggling with menopausal symptoms and need any support, so that they can continue to be effective in their jobs.

Employees experiencing the menopause are encouraged to seek support through their GP, the employee assistance programme if available to the School, and other external organisations.

All staff have a responsibility to contribute to a respectful and productive working environment, be willing to help and support their colleagues; understanding, accepting and supporting any necessary adjustments their colleagues request, or are receiving, as a result of their menopausal symptoms.

Employees are encouraged to speak to their GP and to inform their line manager or Headteacher that they are experiencing menopausal symptoms at an early stage to ensure that symptoms are treated as an ongoing health issue rather than as individual instances of ill health.

Early notification will also help line managers and Headteacher’s to determine the most appropriate course of action to support an employee's individual needs.

Employees who do not wish to discuss the issue with their Headteacher/direct line manager may find it helpful to have an initial discussion with HR, a trusted colleague, or another manager instead.

Employees are required to adhere to the School’s Code of Conduct and Bullying Harassment policies.  Any instances of harassment, victimisation or discrimination experienced because of issues related to the menopause may result in disciplinary action being taken.