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Appointing staff

A comprehensive guide to all aspects of staff recruitment and retention is available from the TeacherNet website at
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /management/staffingandprofessionaldevelo pment/ recruitment/

You can also find a useful checklist on the site.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /management/atoz/t/teacherrecruitment/ index.cfm?code=chec

An overview of staffing issues is available on GovernorNet. It covers the recruitment and assessment of teachers, and information on staff absence, discipline, grievance and complaints.
http://www.governornet.co.uk /publishArticle.cfm?CFID=12211833&CFTOKEN = 16227035&topicAreaId=28&contentId=882&pag eStart=41&sortOrder=c.title

A few sample job descriptions are available online.
http://www.teachernet.gov.uk /management/staffingandprofessionaldevelo pment/ jobdescriptions/