Managing staff

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Case study: how to offer flexible working to attract outstanding staff and boost retention An innovative timetable enables Manchester Communication Academy to offer flexi days, staggered start times and part-time working – contributing to a 90% staff retention rate. Read on for ideas about how to implement flexible working in your trust.
Inducting your new staff: checklist Use our induction checklist to manage new staff induction across your trust. Implement our tips to help you make sure your new staff feel supported and can hit the ground running.
Model agreement for working with trade unions There's a model agreement for trade union recognition and negotiations, and a model constitution for a joint consultative and negotiation committee (JCNC). Use these to save time and help meet your responsibilities for working with unions.
Moving staff between schools in a MAT Many multi-academy trusts (MATs) get staff to work across schools, or move between schools. Read on for advice on how to manage this - whether it's moving around on a day-to-day basis or moving someone to a new role in another school.
Pay for staff working across a multi-academy trust (MAT) Use this article to help you work out how to manage pay for staff working across schools in your trust. We cover teaching and support staff roles.

Setting headteacher objectives Headteacher or head of school appraisal will often be led by the line manager - so the CEO or executive headteacher, depending on your structure. Use our guidance to help you set challenging, SMART objectives for the headteacher.
Stepping up from headteacher to MAT chief executive: 3 CEOs explain Three MAT CEOs who have made the transition from headteacher tell us how their jobs have changed, and give their unique advice and insight to those doing the same.
Succession planning in multi-academy trusts (MATs) Strong MATs have good succession planning in order to deal with a change in leadership well. Here's how to get started with this in your trust.
What to include in your staff handbook: checklist Use our checklist to make sure your staff handbook covers everything your staff need to know. Take a look at trust examples to see what others have included in their handbooks.
What you need to publish about time off for union reps Use our downloadable template to help you comply with requirements to publish information on union officials' time off for trade union duties and activities. Read guidance on the circumstances when union representatives and members are entitled to ask for time off.