Pre 1997 conditions

This area contains circulars on teachers' conditions of service, by year, prior to 1997.  It contains historical information, some of which has been superseded.  If you are in any doubt about the current position please contact the employing authority.

You can access the documents listed below by using the links provided.

Leave of absence

Teachers' leave of absence for a period exceeding three working days -1993/31 PDF 15 KB
This circular details the arrangements regarding "Teachers' leave of absence for a period exceeding three working days".

Teachers' absences not exceeding three working days - 1991/46 PDF 6 KB
This circular updates circular 1990/32 and amends the paid leave available for attendance at a wedding.

Acting allowances, teachers' absences not exceeding three working days and leave of absence for adoptive mothers - 1991/32 PDF 12 KB
This circular modifies the agreements on teachers' absences not exceeding three working days, leave of absences for adoptive mothers and acting allowances.

Substitute cover for teachers absent on union business 1991/1 PDF 15 KB
This circular details the number of days each of the five recognised teacher unions in Northern Ireland have been allocated, per year, for substitute cover for teachers absent on union business.

Teachers' absences not exceeding three working days1990/32 PDF 19 KB
This circular outlines the arrangements that take effect from 1 August 1990 in relation to teachers being absent for three or less working days.