NEW STAFF HANDBOOK VEXHAMTED

GENERAL SCHOOL INFORMATION

School Ethos

St Matthew’s Primary School is committed to ensuring that the aspirations of each child who walks through our doors grow and that they are given the skills both academically and socially to thrive.

The school’s aim is to create a culture of aspiration, opportunity, security, thoughtfulness and confidence and to show children what is possible and on offer if they seek, imagine, endeavour, work hard, practise, enjoy, think, collaborate, persevere and challenge themselves … and others.

The school recognises children as individuals and our broad-based curriculum and extra-curricular opportunities offer all children the chance to explore the world of learning and find their own passions and interests alongside academic skills.

Key policies and procedures

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Staff absence protocol

Absence notification for all classroom/school based staff

To report your absence from work please phone 07874 641291 strictly between 6.00am and 6.30am, after this time it will be assumed you are able to attend work.

Leaving voicemail messages is not acceptable (unless by prior arrangement)
Sending an email is not acceptable
Sending text messages is not acceptable
Leaving a message with the school office is not acceptable.

Failure to follow the correct procedures could result in disciplinary action being taken

What next?

Please telephone the Personnel Manager (01582 723970 ext 207) by 3pm on the day of absence to inform about return or continued absence so that the necessary arrangements can be made in a timely fashion.
If you do not ring by 3pm you will be contacted by the Personnel Manager and your failure to follow procedure will be noted.
If you have been signed off work by a doctor please hand/post the certificate to Personnel Manager ASAP.
On your return to school you will have a return to work meeting with the Personnel Manager. Please make arrangements to see her to do this as soon as you are back.

NB. Only Teachers, Reception team and SEND TAs will be routinely covered.

Absence notification for all Mid-Day Supervision staff

To report your absence from work please phone 01582 723970 ext 207 strictly before 9.00am, after this time it will be assumed you are able to attend work.

Leaving voicemail messages is not acceptable (unless by prior arrangement)
Sending an email is not acceptable
Sending text messages is not acceptable
Leaving a message with the school office is not acceptable.

Failure to follow the correct procedures could result in disciplinary action being taken

What next?

Please telephone the Personnel Manager (01582 723970 ext 207) by 3pm on the day of absence to inform about return or continued absence so that the necessary arrangements can be made in a timely fashion.
If you do not ring by 3pm you will be contacted by the Personnel Manager and your failure to follow procedure will be noted.
If you have been signed off work by a doctor please hand/post the certificate to Personnel Manager ASAP.
On your return to school you will have a return to work meeting with the Personnel Manager. Please make arrangements to see her to do this as soon as you are back.

NB. Only Teachers, Reception team and SEND TAs will be routinely covered.

Absence notification for all Cleaning staff

To report your absence from work please phone 01582 723970 ext 207 strictly before 2.00pm, after this time it will be assumed you are able to attend work.

Leaving voicemail messages is not acceptable (unless by prior arrangement)
Sending an email is not acceptable
Sending text messages is not acceptable
Leaving a message with the school office is not acceptable.

Failure to follow the correct procedures could result in disciplinary action being taken

What next?

Please telephone the Personnel Manager (01582 723970 ext 207) by 4.30pm on the day of absence to inform about return or continued absence so that the necessary arrangements can be made in a timely fashion.
If you do not ring by 3pm you will be contacted by the Personnel Manager and your failure to follow procedure will be noted.
If you have been signed off work by a doctor please hand/post the certificate to Personnel Manager ASAP.
On your return to school you will have a return to work meeting with the Personnel Manager. Please make arrangements to see her to do this as soon as you are back.

NB. Only Teachers, Reception team and SEND TAs will be routinely covered.