SCHEDULES

SCHEDULE 17Staffing of foundation, voluntary aided and foundation special schools

Appointment of non-teaching staff

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1

Except in a case where the governing body and the authority agree that the appointment of a person to work in a non-teaching post at the school should be made by the authority—

a

any such appointment shall be made by the governing body; and

b

the person appointed shall be employed by the governing body under a contract of employment on such terms as they think fit.

2

Before making an appointment under this paragraph the governing body shall consult the head teacher (where he would not otherwise be involved in the decision to make the appointment).

3

No person shall be appointed to work in a non-teaching post at the school, whether—

a

by the governing body, or

b

by the authority,

unless he meets all the staff qualification requirements which are applicable in relation to his appointment.