PERSONNEL
POL-6
POLICY
Effective Date : 30-October-2018
The board delegates responsibility to the principal on all matters relating to the management of staff. In the expectation that they will be managed in a sound, fair and respectful manner in accordance with the current terms of employment documents and identified best practice. Therefore, the principal must ensure:
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That all employment related legislative requirements are applied
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All employees' rights to personal dignity and safety, and ensure that matters are resolved in an appropriate and fair manner
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A smoke/vape free environment is provided
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Compliance with conditions defined in the State Sector Act 1988 in being a good employer
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That employment contracts are maintained and that all employees have written job descriptions and employment agreements
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That performance agreements are established for all staff and that reviews are undertaken annually. Note: The principal's performance is reviewed by the Board in accordance with the Governance Policy 5.7
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A suitable professional development programme, which takes into consideration the requirements of the strategic and annual plans, is provided as part of each employee’s performance agreement
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Board approval is sought for any requests for discretionary staff leave with pay
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Board approval is sought for any requests for discretionary staff leave without pay of longer than 4 days
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Board approval is sought for any requests for staff travelling overseas on school business
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The board is advised of any staff absences longer than 10 school days
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The requirements of the Health and Safety at Work Act 2015 are met
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The requirements of the Privacy Act 1993 are met
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Advice is sought as necessary from NZSTA advisors where employment issues arise
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That all individuals are able to work and learn in an environment free from harassment
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That procedures and personal conduct practices are in place to prevent staff from being vulnerable to allegation of indecency or child abuse
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That procedures are in place to enable employees to make disclosures under the Protected Disclosure Act 2000 to the Board Chairperson or an appropriate outside person
Review schedule: Triennially
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