Dress Code

This forms part of the staff handbook and is referenced in HR policies, but to allow you to pack accordingly, please see the extract below

DURING SCHOOL HOURS:

• Female staff must have their shoulders covered - spaghetti and pinafore-style straps are not acceptable.

Necklines should not be low.

• Clothing should not be ‘transparent’.

• Skirts and dresses should be an acceptable length and of a smart/business style.

• If trousers are worn, they should be full length, tailored and smart in appearance.

• For formal occasions jackets should be worn.

• Male staff should wear a jacket, shirt and tie and be smart in appearance.

• Sandals, casual shoes (such as plimsolls and trainers) and flip-flops should never be worn during the School day.

• No denim should be worn.

• No body piercings or tattoos should be visible at any time. Tattoos should always be covered.

• When taking any form of physical activity lesson, staff are expected to change into the appropriate kit. Swimwear should be covered up en-route to the pool.

• On formal occasions, such as Parents’ Meetings, Consultation Evenings, Options’ Evenings, Information Days, Founder’s Day etc. all staff should be dressed smartly and in business attire.

• After Summer Half Term, or sooner if the weather dictates it, summer dress will be announced. Students wear their summer uniform and jackets may be removed in classrooms. Staff may follow this and do not need to wear jackets in School.

Weekends And Evenings

Casual clothes are generally worn at these times, with the exception of formal school occasions and those events involving parents such as Consultation Evenings. Casual clothes worn on and around the campus should be appropriate for a professional setting where young people are present and should be empathetic with our host country. Specifically:

• Shoulders should be covered.

• Necklines should not be low.

• Clothes should not be ‘transparent’.

• Pay attention to logos/visuals on T-shirts, etc.

• Shorts/skirts should be an appropriate length.