All employees new to ISNS are on probation for a period of six months. During the probationary period, an employee can be dismissed from their post without reason or cause. However, ISNS strives to create a caring and professional environment and therefore will adhere to the following procedure whenever possible in order to confirm or dismiss employees on probation.
- For teachers, three formal classroom observation will be conducted by different supervisors (GLL, HOD, Coordinator, Principal or Head of School) during the six-month probationary period.
- For non-teaching staff such as counselors, coordinators and administrators, a formal review of the individual’s professional practices will be conducted by the Principal or Head of School based upon the criteria outlined in the employee’s job description.
- If any problems are observed regarding the employee’s job performance or professionalism, the employee will be provided with a clear description of the problem, the expectations he or she is required to meet, and a reasonable deadline to improve (unless, of course, there is a significant issue such as abuse of a child which warrants immediate dismissal in accordance with the teacher code of conduct).
- If the employee does not show satisfactory improvement as prescribed, the employee’s contract may be terminated on or before the end of the probationary period.
- All employees on probation will be notified in writing whether or not they have passed the probation period successfully at the end of the six months.
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