Probation

All new appointments to the University are subject to an initial period of probation of twelve months.

The University reserves the right to extend the period of probation in appropriate circumstances, for example where there are concerns that the employee has not met the standard for confirmation of appointment within the one year probationary period or where there has been a significant period of absence, for example due to sickness, maternity or other family-friendly leave. Any proposal to extend a period of probation will be the subject of discussion with the member of staff. The discussion will include the reasons for the extension, the targets to be met and the time period. The member of staff will be informed of their right to be accompanied to any meetings. The details of the extension, reasons for extension and targets to be met and time period will be put in writing to the member of staff within 14 days of the decision to extend.

Guidance on managing probation periods can be found in the Managing probation: Notes of guidance.

All new appointments to the University are subject to an initial period of probation of twelve months.

The University reserves the right to extend the period of probation in appropriate circumstances, for example where there are concerns that the employee has not met the standard for confirmation of appointment within the one year probationary period or where there has been a significant period of absence, for example due to sickness, maternity or other family-friendly leave. Any proposal to extend a period of probation will be the subject of discussion with the member of staff. The discussion will include the reasons for the extension, the targets to be met and the time period. The member of staff will be informed of their right to be accompanied to any meetings. The details of the extension, reasons for extension and targets to be met and time period will be put in writing to the member of staff within 14 days of the decision to extend.

Guidance on managing probation periods can be found in the Managing probation: Notes of guidance.

New Lecturer appointments are subject to a Professional Development Programme of up to five years.

New Senior Lecturer and Associate Professor appointments will be subject to a probationary period of one year. The University reserves the right to extend this by up to 12 months where there are concerns that the employee has not met the standard for confirmation of appointment within the one year probationary period.

Guidance on managing probation periods can be found in the Managing probation: Notes of guidance.

All new appointments to the University are subject to an initial period of probation of twelve months.

The University reserves the right to extend the period of probation in appropriate circumstances, for example where there are concerns that the employee has not met the standard for confirmation of appointment within the one year probationary period or where there has been a significant period of absence, for example due to sickness, maternity or other family-friendly leave. Any proposal to extend a period of probation will be the subject of discussion with the member of staff. The discussion will include the reasons for the extension, the targets to be met and the time period. The member of staff will be informed of their right to be accompanied to any meetings. The details of the extension, reasons for extension and targets to be met and time period will be put in writing to the member of staff within 14 days of the decision to extend.

Guidance on managing probation periods can be found in the Managing probation: Notes of guidance.