• BRIEF ABSENCES(NOT EXCEEDING 3 DAYS) – TNC2014/18 - This Circular updates the arrangements that took effect from 1 August 1990 in relation to teachers being absent for 3 or less working days. This includes the recommended action for brief absences including death of near relatives, house removal, attending graduations, weddings etc. –

https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/de/2014-18-teachers-absences-not-exceeding-three-working-days.pdf

TEACHER ATTENDANCE PROCEDURE - TNC 2008/2

https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/sites/default/files/publications/de/tnc-2008-2-teacher-attendance-procedure.pdf

All sick absences must be certified.

• 1 – 7 days sick leave: Self certificate (CCU67/SC1) is required.
• 8 days onwards: Medical certificate (from doctor) is required.

Sick leave/pay

A teacher’s entitlement to sick leave/pay depends on the number of years’ service they have completed and the number of days they have been absent owing to illness in the current year, which ends on the 31 March.

THRESHOLD ARRANGEMENTS- To find out more about the Threshold Arrangements for 2018/2019, follow this link to the DENI website https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/articles/overview-teachers-terms-and-conditions

UPPER PAY SCALE (UPS) PROGRESSION - Information and guidance outlining the Upper Pay Scale progression arrangements from September 2015 can be found by following this link to the DENI website https://www.education-ni.gov.uk/publications/upper-pay-scale-ups-progression