Seemingly major problem at work...

Robbie G said:
I think that's for him or a mod to decide :confused:. After all he started the thread so I assume welcomed discussion on the matter, he doesn't have to reply if he doesn't want to, and some of the information that arises in here might be helpful to others in the same situation.
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I would accept that if he's been through the situation before. I wouldn't want peer-pressure to place him in a situation to alter any legal defence he mounts.

Yes it's his life and his decision.
 
i can't believe a school would act in this way, are you sure there are not any missing details mate? schools of all places seem to make sure they deal with staff and firing staff in the correct way... from what i have seen in my job
 
_Jimlad_ said:
i can't believe a school would act in this way, are you sure there are not any missing details mate? schools of all places seem to make sure they deal with staff and firing staff in the correct way... from what i have seen in my job
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:D

You clearly don't work in Schools.
 
When they gave the option of resigning with refference or dismissal without refference did they want an answer there and then? Or (hopefully) you said you would consider it over the weekend and give an answer on monday after weiging up your options.

It's a lot harder to fight this after you've already left. What notice period are you working (or at least giving and getting paid for), or was your resignation effective immedietly?
 
being dismissed for inappropriate contact with 6th form students
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Funniest thing I have heard. Is it illegal? What does it even mean?

So what if you slept with someone who goes to a different school, how can that affect your ability to do your job?
 
I'd agree don't answer any more questions on here but bear these three things in mind...

- They likely have a decent grasp of employment law, so although on the surface your case sounds like the textbook example of constructive dismissal that makes me suspect it isn't. It's so obvious I'm amazed they be stupid enough to do it.

- Taking legal action will not necessarily be in your long term interests. You may win and get compensation but to any future employer that finds out it won't look fantastic, I'd think twice about a candidate who'd sued a previous employer. (not to say there aren't genuine cases like this but there are also people looking to make a quick buck, you risk being mistaken for them).

- They likely didn't ease you out for kicks. Either they had concerns about your relationship with said 6th formers, or they had issues with your work and weren't particularly keen on keeping you I'd expect. Not saying they were right, but I can't see a reason to push you towards the door otherwise...

You'll need a decent lawyer and you'll need to tell them *everything*. They will likely be quite expensive and given the limited benefits of taking legal action I'd think carefully and pragmatically about it rather than just attempting to right whatever wrong they committed.
 
I feel a lawyer would have a field day with this and I suggest legal council is appropriate. I would suggest they focus on the foundations of the claim as a school who seems willing to sweep such a claim under the carpet if everyone goes quiet is not a school most parents would probably wish to send their children to. Certainly needs investigation as I assume you have not been there that long so making up some from of claim is not needed, they could just bin you if it's less than 12 months, pretty much.
 
bigredshark said:
- They likely have a decent grasp of employment law, so although on the surface your case sounds like the textbook example of constructive dismissal that makes me suspect it isn't. It's so obvious I'm amazed they be stupid enough to do it.
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Hanlon's Razor.

bigredshark said:
- Taking legal action will not necessarily be in your long term interests. You may win and get compensation but to any future employer that finds out it won't look fantastic, I'd think twice about a candidate who'd sued a previous employer. (not to say there aren't genuine cases like this but there are also people looking to make a quick buck, you risk being mistaken for them).
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Most tribunals are settled out of court. As such they can make you sign a gagging order as part of your payoff.

bigredshark said:
- They likely didn't ease you out for kicks. Either they had concerns about your relationship with said 6th formers, or they had issues with your work and weren't particularly keen on keeping you I'd expect. Not saying they were right, but I can't see a reason to push you towards the door otherwise...
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Well, that's speculation. We honestly don't know what his situation is. People have a habit of making stuff up on the interwebnets.

bigredshark said:
You'll need a decent lawyer and you'll need to tell them *everything*. They will likely be quite expensive and given the limited benefits of taking legal action I'd think carefully and pragmatically about it rather than just attempting to right whatever wrong they committed.
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If he has a good case, he'll win and get his costs covered + damages. Most likely they will settle out of court.
 
I have a better idea. Get one of the upper 6th 'friends' (ideally one you've not been getting drunk) to shout out that 'someone' had a threesome with the head and deputy head and see what happens. Perhaps you can all enjoy a few days off together ?
 
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ps for the record resigning would be a big mistake, if you are telling us all the facts, what they are doing is completely wrong and i find it hard to believe a school which would have had to consult the governors and the key leadership team as well as the business manger to act in such a foolish way.
 
I have a bizarre situation at school. I'm an ICT teacher, teaching at the secondary school I live in the catchment area of. I'm married to a girl who went there (and is now friends with some of her former teachers) and I teach all but 1 of my relatives who attend there. I know a lot of the kids outside of school, many live near me.

However, I maintain a professional distance from them. I don't add current pupils to Facebook for example.

One of our ICT technicians is a nice looking lad, early 20s and also attended the school. I'd say more of the pupils know him personally and he's very popular with the girls. Again, he maintains his professional distance and it hasn't been an issue at all.

I feel incredibly sorry for you if you've maintained your distance too.
 
OP, you're an idiot. You're now going to face a lifetime of rumours and gossip. I know you're only 19 but for heavens sakes, grow some balls and don't let them screw you over.
 
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