Can I start my new job while still employed?

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I have recently been offered a new job and I am hoping to start at the beginning of August (still got to wait for checks etc to come through)
I currently work in a school and have told them I plan on using 31st August as my official leaving date. As I work in a school i would be off during August so thought it would be ok starting my new role then. My question (although may be daft but i don't know) is can I start my new role while still technically employed in my current one.
I understand that I will be taxed more until I am able to pass on my P45 to my new employer, but I have just been told by my current place of work I am not allowed to start while still under contract and that they will inform the tax office of this.
It may be because I know nothing about this area but I didn't think it would cause any problems as I will not technically be in work any way?
I am changing careers and was banking on the August pay from my current role as the payday at my new job is 2 weeks later, meaning I would be going 6 weeks between paydays which I was hoping to avoid.
I'm sorry if this is a daft question. It's just an area I am clueless in.
I currently work in a school and have told them I plan on using 31st August as my official leaving date. As I work in a school i would be off during August so thought it would be ok starting my new role then. My question (although may be daft but i don't know) is can I start my new role while still technically employed in my current one.
I understand that I will be taxed more until I am able to pass on my P45 to my new employer, but I have just been told by my current place of work I am not allowed to start while still under contract and that they will inform the tax office of this.
It may be because I know nothing about this area but I didn't think it would cause any problems as I will not technically be in work any way?
I am changing careers and was banking on the August pay from my current role as the payday at my new job is 2 weeks later, meaning I would be going 6 weeks between paydays which I was hoping to avoid.
I'm sorry if this is a daft question. It's just an area I am clueless in.
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I feel totally out of my depth because this is an area I know nothing about and I genuinely didn't think it would be a problem but I have been told categorically today that I can't do it.
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Why do they think it's of any interest to HMRC 🤔
The new (or old) employer may have a policy that prevents this but it's not a tax issue, millions of people have more than one job at the same time.
No you won't. For tax purposes you would have two jobs at the same time so basic rate tax would be due on the new job. Tax is based on when you are paid, not when you physically work. The basic rate (BR) tax code would change when you had your P45.
I have told my current workplace I will be leaving but haven't officially handed in my notice but told them I will once I have my start date.
Then tell your current employer the date you will finish being employed by them and will start with your new firm.
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If it is actually someone who you would expect to know what they are talking about in relation to not working elsewhere in August, ask them to show you where this is written.