Flexible working: resources for teachers and leaders

Resources, including guidance and case studies, to help to promote flexible working in schools.

This collection contains information on the benefits of flexible working, guidance and case studies on how flexible working can be implemented in schools.

Benefits of flexible working

Promotional materials outlining the benefits of flexible working for teachers and schools.

• Benefits of flexible working for teachers and schools
  • 11 October 2019
  • Promotional material

Flexible working case studies

Case studies and a video showing how different schools and teachers have adopted flexible working.

Flexible working in schools: Headteacher jobshare

• Working in a co-headship job share
  • 11 October 2019
  • Case study
• Working as a part-time teacher after a career change
  • 11 October 2019
  • Case study
• Implementing job shares successfully
  • 11 October 2019
  • Case study

Flexible working guidance

Updated non-statutory guidance for employers and staff who want to make arrangements for flexible working.

• Flexible working in schools
  • 10 December 2020
  • Guidance

Research on flexible working

Research on flexible working in schools.

• Exploring flexible working practice in schools
  • 26 November 2020
  • Research and analysis

Published 11 October 2019
Last updated 10 December 2020 + show all updates

1. 10 December 2020

   Updated ‘Flexible working in schools’ guidance.

2. 26 November 2020

   Added research ‘Exploring flexible working practice in schools’.

3. 11 October 2019

   First published.

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