The arrangements for selection of Lead Worker Representatives have been further clarified. The appropriate arrangements are comprehended within the text set out below:
The guidance issued by the Department of Education and Skills to schools is being updated and the change will appear under Appendix 3: Para 6 – Selection of Lead Worker Representative on page 29.
6. Selection of Lead Worker Representative(s)
The school staff are entitled to select staff members for the LWR position(s). The LWR(s) represent all staff in the workplace regardless of role and must be aware of specific issues that may arise in respect of different staff cohorts. In this regard, where a school has two LWRs, the roles should be spread between teaching and non-teaching staff where feasible.
All staff are entitled to volunteer for the LWR role and have their name put forward for election where necessary. The process for the selection and appointment of the LWR(s) is that management will seek expressions of interest from all staff in the first instance. A template email for this purpose is attached. If an election is necessary, all school staff members will have an equal vote to select the LWR(s).”
