Frequently Asked Questions
Search and open the relevant circulars and guidance.
| Topic | What it covers | Links |
|---|---|---|
| Topic
Brief absences (not exceeding 3 days) TNC 2014/18
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What it covers
Updates arrangements for teachers being absent for 3 or less working days, including recommended action for brief absences. |
Links |
| Topic
Teacher attendance procedure TNC 2008/2
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What it covers
Certification requirements for sick absence (self certificate for 1–7 days; medical certificate from day 8) and sick leave/pay entitlement. |
Links |
| Topic
Threshold arrangements Terms & Conditions
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What it covers
Overview information for threshold arrangements (2018/2019 reference on the UTU page). |
Links |
| Topic
Upper Pay Scale progression UPS
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What it covers
Guidance outlining Upper Pay Scale progression arrangements from September 2015. |
Links |
| Topic
Maternity / Paternity / Adoption leave Leave schemes
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What it covers
Links to the latest circulars for maternity, paternity, adoption and shared parental leave schemes. |
Links |
| Topic
Flexible working TNC 2009/6
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What it covers
Criteria and procedure to request flexible working arrangements. |
Links |
| Topic
Job share scheme TNC 2009/4
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What it covers
Policy applying to job sharing arrangements for teachers (including principals and vice principals). |
Links |
| Topic
Temporary variation in contract TNC 2009/7
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What it covers
Procedure for a temporary variation of contract (includes an application form). |
Links |