Career Break scheme - TNC 2009/5 PDF 223 KB This scheme sets out the objectives, eligibility criteria, application procedures and implications for those permanent teachers who wish to apply for a career break without salary for a period of not less than one year and not more than five years.
Job Share Scheme - TNC 2009/4 PDF 689 KB Job sharing is a method of working where two teachers share one full-time post. This scheme sets out the eligibility criteria and application process for teachers wishing to apply for job-sharing.
Teacher Attendance Procedure - TNC 2008/02 PDF 113 KB This policy and accompanying procedures establishes a clear framework for managing absence at local level, supported by sound professional human resources advice. Principals and staff should familiarise themselves with the policy and procedures.
Paternity Leave and Pay - TNC 2003/3 PDF 48 KB Sets out the rights of eligible teachers to take either 1 or 2 weeks paid statutory paternity leave to care for the child or support the mother or, in the case of adoption, the adopter or other adopter.
Parental Leave 31 July 2000 PDF 41 KB This paper provides information on the key elements of the parental leave provisions set out in the Maternity and Parental Leave Regulations (NI)1999. This includes the right to 13 weeks paid leave for parents caring for a child under five (or under eighteen where the child is disabled )
