Probationary period never mentioned at interview

[Sarilliam]

Got a new job on the last week of half term, job offer stated full time permanent mps, ups. Handed in my letter last day of term and had my formal offer letter later on same day with wrong salary.
I asked this to be amended and HR says they need to confirm my current pay scale through reference that they never requested until this week. Reference received finally on Tuesday this week, I got an email today, with a completely different letter, singed by accountant instead of the headteacher with correct pay scale -on their own academy pay scales never mentioned before, but it doesn’t mention full time but instead probationary period of 6 months.
I handed in my letter to go to a full time permanent job.

Anyone on the same position?
Can they do this that’s never mentioned before?
Any advice on what to do next?

Thank you in advance x

A probationary period is standard practice when starting a new job - it’s there to see if you’re a good fit for the company and equally you feel the job is right for you.
It is not uncommon at all so I really would’t stress.

Never heard of it in teaching never mentioned to me before in the recruitment process.

I’m a HT and all my new appointments are on a 6 month probationary period. Same with most schools I know.

I've been on six month probationary periods in the previous job I had and my current one as well. My current one was also initially a 2-year contract, which then changed to a permanent one automatically after that time. It's quite common where I work, but I'm teaching abroad at an independent school.
It allows you to get out of it as well, if you realise that it's no good for you.

All appointments at my school are subject to a six month probation period.

Is this mentioned on the job description or at any point during interview?

It this mentioned at the job description, person specification or interview? Because it’s not at the STPCD neither the Buegundy group so I understand is not that common practice in teaching.

I think it is standard practice in teaching now. In all 4 schools I've worked in there has been a probationary period (all were academies), my current school it was 9 months!

The advantage of the probationary period is that if the school isn't for you, you can also use it to leave outside normal resignation times. I know a few people who have done this.

To be honest, I've never found probation onerous. My impression is that unless you would be put on capability in "normal" circumstances, you will pass.

I think it's far worse not to mention their own pay scales at interview as that is way more unusual.

I don't think you can challenge this with your new school though - your only option would probably be to pull out, and find something else or ask your current school to keep you on.

It is in the letter offering the role. The letter gives basic info such as job is offered “subject to pre employment checks” (references ARE sought before interview but sometimes they are delayed) and “subject to a 6 month probationary period”.