I work part time in an independent school
I do not work Friday. I do not work weekends. I teach two days a week around nine hours I get paid for.
A very good friend of mine (for over 20 years) has passed away suddenly and I want to go to his funeral. He was an old Headmaster and fantastic all round bloke. Once quite well known in education circles.
The school has an Open Morning on Saturday and whilst not in contract, and not paid, I am "expected" to attend these . Nothing is formal about having to attend, its just expectation. HT claims we should do them on a pro rata basis if part time but contracts are silent and in the past it was not required ( I have worked in this school for 10 years and only in the last year has it been an "expectation" to go in. We have three a year, I have attended one so far this year - there is another in the summer term).
What could happen if I went to my friends funeral and missed the open day ( I have a 400 mile journey to make to get there). Can I be sacked, disciplined - what?
Am I actually required to go to Saturday mornings I am not paid for? I have already done an evening last week ( unpaid).
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abbieangel · 02/02/2016 14:00
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