Sick leave

Teachers’ sick pay and sick leave entitlement

For most teachers, sick leave and sick pay entitlements are set out in the Burgundy Book national agreement on conditions of service.

Pregnancy sickness

A guide for pregnant teachers and support staff on your rights if you experience pregnancy sickness at school or college.

Sickness absence monitoring procedure

Absence monitoring/management procedures when off sick from a school or college.

Fit note for teachers

Fit note guide to return to work with phased return, altered hours, duties, or adaptations.

Phased return to work

A phased return to work is a way of enabling employees to return to their duties in a gradual way following illness or injury.

Sick leave and attendance procedure in Northern Ireland

Specific advice on sickness absence monitoring for teachers in Northern Ireland.