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How do I know what type of contract to use?

How do I know what type of contract to use?

You will need to consider the employee’s seniority, whether their role is permanent, full-time or part-time, whole time or term time only, or whether their role is based on zero hours.  You will also need to consider how they will be engaged e.g. as an employee worker, apprentice or consultant and whether (although unlikely in the education sector) you require the staff member to be bound by any post-employment restrictions.

For a full list of the types of contracts see: C2: Which contract to use?

The full list of contracts which are available to HR Protect clients is available below:

C3: Contract of employment: standard

C4: Contract of employment: part time

C5: Contract of employment: fixed term

C6: Contract of employment: term time only

C7: Contract of employment: senior (with restrictions)

C8: Contract of employment: apprenticeship agreement (English approved standard)

C9: Contract of employment: apprenticeship agreement (Framework)

C10: Contract of employment: casual worker agreement (zero hours)

C11: Consultancy agreement (individual): for use where there are Group Companies

C11a: Consultancy agreement (individual): for use where there are no Group Companies

C12:  Consultancy agreement (limited company): for use where there are Group Companies

C12a: Consultancy agreement (limited company): for use where there are no Group Companies

C13: Contract Questionnaire