Voluntary redundancy
Last updated:7.1 Consistent with the approach to avoiding compulsory redundancies, the Headteacher may invite volunteers for redundancy. Irrespective of whether volunteers for redundancy are being sought, employees may apply to be considered for voluntary redundancy. An employee’s expression of interest in applying for voluntary redundancy will not imply any commitment on the part of the school or employee concerned.
7.2 Applications for voluntary redundancy should be made in writing and addressed to the Headteacher. These will be considered by the Redundancy Committee and decisions will be based on the operational needs of the school. The school has the right to retain any employee on the grounds of specialist knowledge, training and qualifications to preserve organisational balance and therefore has the right to refuse or to accept any volunteers for redundancy.
7.3 Employees applying for Voluntary redundancy will receive a letter confirming the Redundancy Committees decision.