Main Contract Type: Field
Definition
The main contract type that the member of staff holds with the provider.
Reason Required
To understand how different contract types are used across the FE sector and for comparison with other sectors e.g. HE and schools
Schema Definitions
- XML Entity Name
- ContractType
- Field Length
- 1
- Data type
- xs:int
- Minimum occurrences
- 1
- Maximum occurrences
- 1
- Part of
- MainContract
Collection Requirements
- Collected for all Staff Members
Attribute Codes
| Code | Title |
|---|---|
| 1 | Permanent |
| 2 | Fixed Term |
| 3 | Variable Hours |
| 4 | Zero Hours |
| 5 | Other |
Notes
If a staff member holds more than one contract, then the main contract should be the one that is for the most hours. If a main contract specifies variable or zero hours then the contract type should be recorded as variable or zero hours and not as permanent or fixed term if applicable.