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  • Hamstel Junior School, Hamstel Rd

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Code Of Conduct

The Code of Conduct

The Code of Conduct has been put together to help you understand the key elements surrounding the issue of community service conduct and it provides principles to help us support our mission. Everyone in STS has a responsibility to work in accordance with the standards, values and principles set out in this code. If you would like any further information regarding the Code of Conduct, or would like clarification on the approach to be taken in certain situations, please consult with Head of STS.

10.1 Staff ( paid / unpaid / Volunteers)

  • RATIONALE

    • This Code of Conduct is designed to give clear guidance on the standards of behaviour all staff are expected to observe. It is not exhaustive in defining acceptable and unacceptable standards of conduct and in circumstances where guidance does not exist individuals are expected to use their professional judgement and act in the best interests of the school and its pupils.

    • Staff should be aware that a failure to comply with this Code of Conduct could result in disciplinary action including dismissal.

  • SCOPE

    • This Code applies to all those working in schools whatever their position, roles or responsibilities and includes: all members of staff which includes teaching and support staff, volunteers and management committee.

  • EXPECTATION

    • Staff are expected to demonstrate the highest possible standards of personal and professional conduct and each employee has an individual responsibility to maintain their reputation and the reputation of the school whether inside or outside working hours.

    • Staff must have regard for the ethos and values of the school as well as its policies and procedures and act in accordance with these at all times.

    • Staff should have a positive attitude, manner and appearance and work both efficiently and safely within the requirements of their contract.

    • Staff are expected to treat each other, pupils, parents and the wider school community with dignity and respect at all times.

    • Staff must act in accordance with their duty of care to pupils and ensure that the safety and welfare of the children and young people at the school are accorded the highest priority.

    • Teachers are expected to uphold, their wider responsibilities

  • CONFIDENTIALITY & INFORMATION DISCLOSURE

    • Staff are expected to have an awareness and high regard for the confidential, sensitive and important nature of their role and to be mindful of this at all times including during formal and informal discussions with parents, other members of staff, children and the wider school community. Particular attention should be paid in public areas of the school such as corridors

    • Confidential information about pupils, parents/carers and colleagues must not be disclosed to any person not authorised to receive it and should only be shared on a ‘need to know’ basis

  • USE OF IT INCLUDING SOCIAL MEDIA

    • Staff must not use social networking sites to post material which damages the reputation of the school or which causes concern about their suitability to work with children and young people. Those who post material which could be considered as inappropriate could render themselves vulnerable to criticism or allegations of misconduct or disciplinary action.

    • When using social networking sites staff must take care to protect their privacy and protect themselves from risk of allegations in relation to inappropriate relationships.

  • PROFESSIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

    • All pupils have a right to be treated with respect and dignity. When speaking to pupils, we should always consider how we would expect to be spoken to ourselves. Staff must not use any form of degrading treatment to punish or undermine a pupil. The use of sarcasm, demeaning or insensitive comments or shouting aggressively is not acceptable in any situation.

    • Staff are expected to act in a professional manner towards colleagues, irrespective of their relative position or status within the school. This means:

      • Speaking politely to one another
      • Being approachable, friendly and welcoming to other adults in school – staff members, parents and visitors
      • Being flexible and understanding of unexpected changes within the school day;
      • Communicating clearly and honestly
      • Addressing concerns openly and honestly with the person to whom the concern is addressed, whenever possible, without publicly criticising anyone
      • Never publicly undermining a colleague
      • Taking responsibility for our actions and being prepared to apologise when we have made mistakes
      • Not deliberately discriminating or ostracising certain members of staff
  • DRESS & APPEARANCE

    • An individual’s dress and appearance is a matter of personal choice; however, staff should ensure that they dress appropriately for a school environment and for the role they undertake, as well as setting a good example to both pupils and visitors. Any outfit worn should be smart and one that is based on safety, comfort and practicality

    • The school is committed to promoting diversity and will therefore respect individual preference in terms of customs, culture, religion and tradition.

    • 8As an employee, staff must not put themselves in a position where duty and private interests conflict and must not make use of their employment to further private interests.

    • Staff must not engage in conduct outside work which could seriously damage the reputation and standing of the school or the employee’s own reputation or the reputation of other members of the school. Any such conduct could lead to disciplinary action.

  • FURTHER INFORMATION

    • This Code of Conduct cannot cover every eventuality. Its purpose is to alert staff to some of the matters about which queries are received. It does not replace the general requirements of the law, common sense and good conduct.

    • If staff are uncertain about what to do in a particular situation or require further information or guidance on the appropriate course of action to take in any situation they must seek advice from the Headteacher before taking any action.

  • DISCIPLINARY ACTION

    • All staff need to recognise that failure to meet these standards of behaviour and conduct may result in disciplinary action, including dismissal.

    • TEACHERS STANDARDS

  • Personal and professional conduct

    • A teacher is expected to demonstrate consistently high standards of personal and professional conduct. The following statements define the behaviour and attitudes which set the required standard for conduct throughout a teacher’s career

    • Teachers uphold public trust in the profession and maintain high standards of ethics and behaviour, within and outside school, by:

      • treating pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing proper boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position
      • having regard for the need to safeguard pupils’ well-being, in accordance with statutory provisions
      • showing tolerance of and respect for the rights of others
      • not undermining fundamental Tamil values, democracy, the rule of law, individual liberty and mutual respect, and tolerance of those with different faiths and beliefs.
      • ensuring that personal beliefs are not expressed in ways which exploit pupils’ vulnerability or might lead them to break the law.
    • Teachers must have proper and professional regard for the ethos, policies and practices of the school in which they teach, and maintain high standards in their own attendance and punctuality.
    • Teachers must have an understanding of, and always act within, the statutory frameworks which set out their professional duties and responsibilities.