Confronting Redundancy – Teachers in Northern Ireland
International Journal of Educational Management
ISSN: 0951-354X
Article publication date: 1 January 1989
Abstract
The impact of the threat of redundancy on teachers in Northern Ireland is examined. The problems of anger, anxiety and confusion which form part of the general impact of redundancy on teachers are highlighted. Redundancy is shown to have a particular impact on young teachers who are rarely able to build up sufficient job security to protect them from the redundancy process. It is suggested that there is a general acceptance by teachers of managerial arguments concerning the need for redundancies, and considerable criticism is expressed of the role played by trade unions. Anxiety is also expressed about the role of school principals in the redundancy process. The lack of managerial skills is also highlighted.
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Citation
Calvin, R. and Mapstone, R. (1989), "Confronting Redundancy – Teachers in Northern Ireland", International Journal of Educational Management, Vol. 3 No. 1. https://doi.org/10.1108/EUM0000000001939
Publisher
:MCB UP Ltd
Copyright © 1989, MCB UP Limited