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Staff of InTuition Languages are expected to perform all work, duties, and functions associated with their positions to the best of their abilities, impartially and diligently in order to contribute to the achievement of the School's goals. This Code aims to set out for all staff of the School the conduct required in the performance of their work, duties, and functions, and the consequences of not meeting these requirements.

Code of Conduct

Abstract

Staff of InTuition Languages are expected to perform all work, duties and functions associated with their positions to the best of their abilities, impartially and diligently in order to contribute to the achievement of the School's goals. This Code aims to set out for all Staff of the School the conduct required in the performance of their work, duties and functions and the consequences of not meeting these requirements.

Purpose

InTuition Staff are expected to perform their duties or functions to the best of their abilities, impartially and diligently in order to contribute to the achievement of the School's goals.

This Code of Conduct ('Code') aims to set out for all Staff and Affiliates of the School the conduct required in the performance of their work, duties and functions and the consequences of not meeting these requirements.

Scope

This Code applies to all Intuition Staff and Affiliates.

Where used in this Code, the term:

'Staff' refers to employees of InTuition Languages including support staff, academic staff and senior staff

'Affiliate' includes honorary Host Tutors, contractors, volunteers, agency staff, members of committees, and any other person appointed or engaged by InTuition Languages to perform work, duties or functions for InTuition Languages.

This Code covers all circumstances when Staff are performing work, duties or functions for the School whether in England or overseas, as well as related activities, such as work-related functions, travel, conferences and any circumstances when a person is representing the School.

This Code is not a term of any contract, including any employment contract, and may be varied by InTuition Languages from time to time without notice.

Policy principles

InTuition Languages requires all Staff and Affiliates to engage in the highest standards of professionalism and conduct at all times.

This Code is a set of overarching principles to be followed rather than an exhaustive list of prescriptions. This Code cannot address all possible issues and scenarios which may be faced in the course of performing work, duties or functions for InTuition Languages.

Staff and Affiliates are required to:

1. comply with this Code, and
2. have regard to the policies,  procedures and guidelines issued by InTuition Languages and as amended or replaced from time to time which may set out more detail on particular matters referred to in this Code.

Creating a professional and ethical environment relies upon Staff and Affiliates having responsibility for their own conduct, taking into consideration the principles set out in this Code, the policies, procedures and guidelines of the School and the advice of senior colleagues.

If there is any doubt about to the application of the Code, or the appropriate course of action to be adopted in a particular scenario, the Staff member or Affiliate is expected to discuss the matter with the Staff member's and/or Affiliate's supervisor or an appropriate senior member of staff.

Policy statement

Personal and professional behaviour

The behaviour of Staff and Affiliates should contribute to the development of a productive and harmonious workplace and should reflect favourably on Staff and Affiliates, their profession and the School. InTuition Languages Staff and Affiliates are required to:

1. comply with all legal, industrial and administrative requirements, and lawful and reasonable directions given by or on behalf of InTuition
2. perform to the best of their abilities and knowledge their work, duties and functions for the School, including maintaining and developing knowledge in their professional fields and areas of responsibility
3. act in the best interests of the School and in accordance with School's values
4. be aware of the requirements of applicable legislation, such as Anti-Discrimination and Occupational Health and Safety legislation
5. make decisions reasonably and without bias using the factual information available

6. maintain timely, adequate and appropriate documentation to support decisions made
7. show respect for the public, students, Staff and Affiliates by treating them honestly and with appropriate courtesy
8. be familiar with, implement and comply with all University policies, directives, procedures and guidelines
9. act responsibly when becoming aware of any unethical behaviour or wrong doing by any Staff member or Affiliate or student
10. treat others in the workplace fairly and with respect, including not engaging in bullying conduct
11. not harass, victimise or discriminate against Staff, Affiliates, students or others in the workplace on the grounds of sex (including pregnancy), sexuality, transgender status, race, colour, ethnic or ethno-religious background, descent or national identity, marital status, disability, age, political conviction or religious belief, carers' responsibilities or other grounds covered by relevant legislation

Use and security of School information

Staff and Affiliates must maintain the confidentiality, integrity and security of School information.

Staff and Affiliates must respect the personal privacy of other Staff, Affiliates and students in accordance with applicable privacy legislation.

Unless formal authority is granted, information which would not normally be available to the public must not be disclosed or used. Formal disclosure mechanisms include disclosure in accordance with the applicable legislation or court orders. Staff and Affiliates must not take, or seek to take, improper advantage of, or gain or seek to gain, a financial or other benefit from, any School information which they may have access to as a result of their work, duties or functions.

In this subclause, 'School information' includes but is not limited to papers, documents, registers, files, photographs, microfilm, data or information stored in hardcopy or electronic form, or passwords.

Publication of information

Care should be taken when publishing information, in paper form or electronically, to ensure that Staff and Affiliates do not engage in practices which are, or could be reasonably considered, unethical, unprofessional and/or unlawful.

When publishing academic work, the results of research, and course materials, Staff and Affiliates should be aware of the ethical and legal requirements with regard to authorship and the acknowledgement of work done by others, including students.

Conflicts of interest

InTuition endeavours not to become involved in the private interests of its Staff, Affiliates and students. However, if the School reasonably considers that a conflict of interest has, or may, arise between the private interests of Staff and/or Affiliates, and their duties as a member of the School community, the School may intervene.

Conflicts of interest can be actual, perceived or potential.

Disclosure and resolution of conflicts of interest

Staff and Affiliates are required to disclose to their supervisor immediately any financial, personal or other interest or potential interest which could directly or indirectly compromise the performance of their work, duties or functions or conflict with the School's interests, and take action to avoid the conflict.

Public comment

Staff and Affiliates should ensure that all public comments (either verbal or written) made in a private capacity are not attributed as official comment of the School. In this regard, official stationery or email accounts (or media displaying the School logo or name) should not be used for private correspondence or for purposes not related to School work, duties or functions.

Use of the InTuition's resources

Staff and Affiliates should ensure that School resources (ie materials, funds, personnel, equipment, facilities, electronic communications, School logo and letterhead, etc) are used efficiently, carefully, professionally, ethically, lawfully and honestly. Unless other School policies or instruments allow or permission has been granted, InTuition's resources are not to be used for private purposes.

Leaving InTuition Languages

Where a Staff member or Affiliate had access to confidential School information as a result of their association with InTuition, they must keep the information confidential at all times and not disclose this information once their employment, appointment, engagement or association with InTuition ceases.

Failure to comply with the Code

InTuition Languages may take action against Staff and/or Affiliates if they breach this Code. Any such action may result in the imposition of sanctions, up to and including, termination of employment, appointment or engagement.

For Staff such action may include disciplinary action for 'misconduct' or 'serious misconduct' under any applicable School enterprise agreements or contract of employment or other form of engagement. In some circumstances, breaches of the Code may also result in InTuition notifying a relevant statutory authority and/or agency, and action being taken by a statutory authority and/or agency where breaches of relevant legislation may be evident. This may result in criminal action, fines or imprisonment.