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Career Breaks

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Career Breaks

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What is a career break?

Definition
Summary

A career break is a period of special leave of absence without salary for a period of not less than one year and not more than five years.

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UTU position

Flexible working
Summary

UTU states it is committed to campaigning to secure the right for all teachers to access flexible working opportunities.

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Career Break Scheme

TNC 2009/5
Summary

Official Department of Education document providing details of the career break scheme for teachers (includes an application form).

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Flexible Working Scheme

TNC 2009/6
Summary

Sets out the criteria and procedure to request flexible working arrangements.

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Job Share Scheme

TNC 2009/4
Summary

Official Department of Education guidance on job share scheme arrangements for teachers.

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Temporary Variation of Contract

TNC 2009/7
Summary

Explains the procedure for a temporary variation of contract and includes an application form.

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