Religion and Belief

All teachers and educational professionals have specific protection from discrimination at work on grounds of religion, religious belief, philosophical belief or lack of religion or belief under the Equality Act 2010. 

What religion or belief discrimination is

Treating you less favourably than another colleague in similar circumstances on grounds of religion or belief would be direct discrimination.

Applying to all staff a workplace policy or practice, that you and other teachers of your religion or belief cannot comply with because of your religion or belief, would be indirect discrimination if it puts you at a disadvantage, unless the employer could justify the impact of the policy or practice.

You are protected from religion or belief discrimination before, during and after your employment. There should be no discrimination in recruitment including advertisements, shortlisting and interview procedures; pay, including pensions; terms and conditions of employment; access to training; opportunities for promotion; transfers; dismissals; and after your employment has ended, for example, in the provision of references.

Click here for more information Religion or belief discrimination | National Education Union