1. Introduction
These rules should be read in accordance with the College’s disciplinary and dismissal procedure. It is the contractual duty of every member of staff to observe the rules set out below.
2. Rules of conduct
Whilst employed by the College, you should at all times maintain professional and responsible standards of conduct. In particular, you should:
- observe the terms and conditions of your contract of employment
- ensure that you understand and follow the College’s Staff Code of Conduct
- observe all other policies and procedures included here or otherwise notified to you from time to time
- comply with all reasonable advice given by staff who are senior to you
- act at all times in good faith and in the best interests of the College, its students, parents and staff
3. Instances of misconduct
The following is a non-exhaustive list of offences which amount to misconduct falling short of gross misconduct:
- unauthorised absence from work lateness
- inappropriate standard of dress
- smoking on College premises
- contravention of minor safety regulations
- disruptive behaviour
4. Gross misconduct
You must not commit any act of gross misconduct. Any such act will result in your dismissal without notice. Gross misconduct includes but is not limited to the examples set out below, offences of a similar nature and attempts to commit such offences.
Examples of gross misconduct:
- failure to comply with the College’s Child Protection and Safeguarding Policy or the College’s Staff Code of Conduct
- failure to notify the College of any child protection investigation of any member of your household
- failure to immediately notify the College of any charge or conviction of any criminal offence brought against you during your employment
- indecent, violent or offensive behaviour whether committed at or outside work
- inappropriate conduct with a pupil
- misuse of or deliberate damage to College property
- fraud, theft or dishonesty
- being on duty whilst unfit due to the influence of drugs and/or alcohol
- bullying or harassment
- conduct (whether committed at or outside work) which is likely to damage the College’s reputation
- discrimination (including harassment or victimisation) on grounds of sex, marital or civil partnership status, race, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief
- disregarding health and safety rules/requirements (including the College’s Health and Safety Policy Document) and endangering yourself or others
- wilful neglect or refusal of duty
- misuse of confidential information
- use of school resources to view, retrieve or download pornographic material, or any other material which the College reasonably believes is unsuitable.
