Bullying at work

In a recent survey of ATL members, 19.8% reported an increase in the amount they were being bullied. With bullying taking place in both traditional means and via the internet, and from staff and/or pupils, it’s important that new teachers are prepared.

One of ATL’s most popular publications, Bullying at work, is a valuable resource that offers advice and information for members in this area.

Dealing predominantly with what to do when being bullied by managers, heads of department and headteachers, it outlines the nature of bullying and identifies the causes and suggests ways to handle/prevent its repetition. It also looks at what to do when being bullied by other teachers or parents.

If you are bullied, it’s important you know that you have rights. Bullying at work walks you through your options, covering both informal and formal action. And whilst you probably know that bullying can take many forms, such as physical and verbal bullying, it can cover the following scenarios:

The Friend: Some managers, who have a close friendship with you, may single you out for special treatment/praise and alienate you from your colleagues.

The Refrigerator: This person makes it clear that they are unwilling to have anything to do with you.

The Loudmouth: Managers can undermine you in the most unsubtle of ways, talking down to you in front of staff and/or pupils.

The Allocator: Senior management could use their power to allocate tasks, through time-tabling, that could make your life unbearable.

Bullying at work is free for all ATL members. Click here to order your copy.