Grievance Procedure Advice.

That-Crazy-Rat-Lady

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So on Wednesday I overheard my delightful manager having a good ol' bitch about me!

(Be aware of thin walls people!)

I have informed my head teacher who has started disciplinary action. He also recommend I contact my union for advice.

I have done but haven't heard back yet, I understand there is an informal and formal grievance process but don't know the implications of either.

I know you guys may not be able to comment on teaching specifically but any advice? I've never been involved in anything like this before!

Thank you xxx
 

Gramaisc

Forum O. G.
Get other staff member to do a written record of it as well.

Did your boss admit it in writing / in front of others? If so, get written records of that as well.
Record/document anything that you can.

It can be disappointing how some people will close ranks 'for the good of the organisation'.
 

Thehooperman

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ACAS usually provides some good guidance on their website e.g. https://www.acas.org.uk/dealing-with-a-problem-raised-by-an-employee

If you search through their site you'll probably find some useful info.

Bear in mind that people who say they'll back you often don't when it comes to being questioned by senior management.

I've dealt with several similar cases as an arbitrator and whilst in many cases I believed the complainant the evidence wasn't there to support them because "witnesses" were unwilling to go through with it because they feared how their managers would treat them in the future.

I've also had the adverse where a manger tried to discipline one of his staff claiming that he was absent when he was supposed to be working. The manager was making claims about where the employee's office was and where he was supposed to work. He couldn't provide any evidence to say that the employee couldn't work wherever he wanted or that he had provided a working space for the employee at the office he said the employee was supposed to be at.

So it works both ways but as said above the evidence that you can gather is key.

Hope this helps in some way.
 
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That-Crazy-Rat-Lady

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Thank you all for your advice!

I have been offered, and accepted a new job today.

Part of my managers bitching was based around the fact that I had another interview (who can blame me for wanting to leave - she's a bitch!!)

After advice from my union I've decided to settle matters informally - there is no need to seek a formal resolution in regards to our relationship/ my job role if I'm not there!

Thoroughly unpleasant business and I'm glad to be getting out!!
 
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