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Flexible working: resources for teachers and leaders

Resources, including guidance and case studies, to help to promote flexible working in schools.

Information on the benefits of flexible working, guidance and case studies on how flexible working can be implemented in schools.

Guidance for flexible working

Non-statutory guidance for employers and staff who want to make arrangements for flexible working, along with promotional materials outlining the benefits of flexible working for teachers and school leaders.

See also webinar recordings created for headteachers and multi-academy trust leaders, HR and business leaders, governors and trustees.

Support with flexible working

Research on flexible working

Research on flexible working in schools.

Flexible working case studies

Case studies and a video showing how different schools and teachers have adopted flexible working.

Flexible working in schools: Headteacher jobshare

Other work to support leaders and teachers

Further information and guidance on what the department is doing to support leaders and teachers.

Updates to this page

Published 11 October 2019
Last updated 27 June 2023 + show all updates
  1. Added link to 'Get help with flexible working in schools' and 'Support with flexible working' section.

  2. Added link to webinar recordings created for headteachers and multi-academy trust leaders, HR and business leaders, governors and trustees.

  3. Added information about flexible working ambassador schools project and 'Other work to support leaders and teachers'.

  4. Added Whites Meadow Primary School and United Learning case studies.

  5. Updated 'Flexible working in schools' guidance.

  6. Added research 'Exploring flexible working practice in schools'.

  7. First published.