Hello

I have recently joined an independent school and they currently employ people in roles that are either 1) term time only or 2) full time i.e. all year. Now they have offered employment to someone working 2 days a week term time and then 1 day a week all year so in effect on both types of contract. I am trying to advise on how this can be administered particularly in terms of holiday accrual (which is different in each contract type), and sense that 2 separate contracts, 1 for each of the relevant contract types, is the cleanest and most sensible way to go.

I have sought ACAS advice but they couldn't advise on such a complex situation and suggested consulting an employment lawyer. I can advise my school to do this but before I do, does anyone have any experience of this type of situation or maybe knowledge of what the most appropriate way to deal with this is? I'm not sure I have the experience or knowledge to consider all the possible options or their consequences.

Any guidance or thoughts welcome. Thank you