Hello - I have recently started working in the education sector and the contracts in use here are unclear on the subject of the notice that a teacher is requred to give in their probation period. Under the "notice of termination" clause, it says "your employment may be terminated by either party giving a minimum of two months'written notice in the autumn and spring terms, and a minimum of three months' written notice in the summer term. This clause does not refer to notice periods during probation.  However earlier in the contract it reads: The first term of the Appointment shall be a probationary period and the Appointment may be terminated during this period at any time on one month’s notice or payment in lieu of notice. The school may, at its discretion, extend the probationary period for up to a further two terms. During the probationary period the Employee’s performance and suitability for continued employment will be monitored and a review will take place prior to the end of the probationary period.

The employee is considering resigning (long story) and wants to know if the one month's notice above applies if it is her decision to resign before the extended probation period is up.  To me the working is not clear if the one month notice applies to both sides, or whether if the employee resigns before the May 31 cut off they will be employed (and paid) until 31 August.

Would be very grateful if anyone can provoide a view on this.  K