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Chair
Simon Kenny, Principal, Fergusson Intermediate School
Breaches of the Employment Agreement: What you Need to Know
- Knowing and understanding critical terms of the employment agreement
- Importance of implied terms
- Legal implications of breaching employment agreements
- Avoiding common pitfalls
Presented by Sarah Townsend, Partner, Duncan Coterill
Learning Objectives:
- Identify key express and implied terms in employment agreements relevant to school settings
- Understand the legal implications and risks associated with breaching employment contracts
- Apply practical strategies to prevent, manage, and resolve breaches within education workplaces
Presenters
Simon Kenny, Principal, Fergusson Intermediate School
Simon has been in education for over 25 years now after leaving his career in graphic design and photolithography at the age of 26. He has taught in many schools in Wellington and has been the Principal of a small contributing School (Birchville School) before winning the Principal position at Fergusson Intermediate where he has been for the past 7 years. Leading the school community through the COVID years has been a challenge, but also a huge privilege and opportunity to learn and grow. Simon’s wife is also a Principal and they have a 16 year old son who went to both of their schools as a young student before escaping to college. Simon is passionate about education and empowering all of our amazing young people. He works in a high energy environment and absolutely loves his school, his team and his community.
Sarah Townsend, Partner, Duncan Coterill
Sarah Townsend is a Partner in Duncan Cotterill's national Health and Safety and Employment team. She regularly advises schools and other education providers on both employment and health and safety matters, helping to work through often complex and stressful situations. She has extensive experience helping clients understand and comply with their health and safety obligations, as well as representing and advocating for clients following a health and safety incident. Sarah is the author of LexisNexis Practical Guidance - "Health and Safety Governance".
