Lesson Plan

• Describe the key elements that must appear in an employment contract.
• Compare the main types of employment contracts and evaluate their advantages and disadvantages for employers and employees.
• Explain the essential UK legal requirements that govern employment contracts.
• Analyse a sample contract to identify missing elements or non‑compliance.
• Apply knowledge by drafting essential clauses for a real‑world job advert.

• Projector and screen
• PowerPoint slides on contract elements and types
• Handout summarising contract types and legal requirements
• Sample employment‑contract worksheet
• Whiteboard and markers
• Sticky notes for the opening activity

Start with a quick poll: “What must appear in a job offer you would sign?” Connect this to students’ prior knowledge of employee rights and set the success criteria – they will identify contract components, differentiate contract types, and explain statutory obligations.

1. Do‑now (5’) – Students write expected contract items on sticky notes and post them on the board.
2. Mini‑lecture (10’) – Present key elements and UK legal requirements using PowerPoint.
3. Interactive comparison (12’) – In pairs, use the handout to fill a pros/cons table for each contract type.
4. Case‑study analysis (15’) – Groups examine a sample contract worksheet, spotting missing clauses and compliance issues.
5. Whole‑class debrief (8’) – Share findings, clarify misconceptions, and link back to legal standards.
6. Exit ticket (5’) – Each student writes one legal action an employer must take to meet the Employment Rights Act.

Recap that a clear, legally compliant contract protects both parties and varies by contract type. The exit‑ticket response reinforces recall of a key statutory requirement. For homework, students will locate a real job advert and draft the essential contract clauses it should contain.