There is no requirement to have a staff dress code
The NEU does not recommend a formal dress code for staff in schools.
If you choose to create a dress code, you can specify that staff should dress professionally and appropriately.
Your dress code should allow for different circumstances
This includes taking health and safety into consideration, for example:
- PE teachers to be allowed to wear trainers
- Science staff to be allowed to wear lab coats
You should also allow for weather conditions. For example, if you expect male teachers to wear ties or jackets, you can specify that this does not mean during very hot days.
Your dress code must also be inclusive. Read more about this further down in this article.
If you do have a dress code, having it in your staff code of conduct or handbook means it is easier
