Jobs under threat as school eyes restructure

The King Edward VI School, in Bury St Edmunds, is considering a staff restructure

Jobs at a secondary school have been placed at risk after bosses revealed a proposed restructure of its support staff team.

King Edward VI School, in Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk, has launched "an important consultation process" following a review of its "staffing structure and operational needs".

Although 14 roles may be lost under the proposal, 23 employees could be affected due to job-sharing arrangements.

The school said the changes would mainly affect its administrative support and site management teams and no teaching roles were under threat.

In a statement sent to the BBC, the school said: "Over time, our support staff model has evolved reactively in response to new priorities and increased demands.

"A full review is therefore necessary to ensure that our structure reflects the needs of the school today and continues to support the very best outcomes for our students.

"Parents and carers are not directly affected by the restructure, and students' learning will continue as normal."

'Support is being provided'

While some roles will be lost, the school said a number of new roles "designed to improve efficiency and strengthen day-to-day operations" will be created.

These included a new office manager and school office administrators.

"We're working closely with staff and trade union representatives to ensure the process is conducted with fairness, transparency, and compassion," the school said.

"Support is being provided for all those affected, and every effort will be made to seek voluntary solutions and redeployment wherever possible."