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Paragraph 16 Staff not to suffer discrimination on grounds of religion

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(1)

No person shall be disqualified, by reason of his religious opinions or of his attending or omitting to attend religious worship (“reasons of religion”) from being appointed to any teaching or other post at the school:

  • Provided that this sub-paragraph shall not apply—

    1. (a)

      in the case of a non-maintained special school if a majority of the governing body have been appointed to represent the interests of a particular religion or religious denomination or if the school has other such religious or denominational affiliations;

    2. (b)

      in the case of any school, in relation to the appointment of a Chaplain.

(2)

No person employed at the school shall, for reasons of religion or because he does or does not give religious education, receive any less emolument or be deprived of, or be disqualified for, promotion or other advantage.