Cover model policy
The aim of this model policy on cover is to provide a framework that schools can adopt to organise cover for absent teachers to ensure it can be arranged in a speedy and appropriate manner.
Topic: Working hours
Teachers’ terms and conditions in Northern Ireland
Details of the legislation and negotiated agreements that make us the terms and conditions of teachers in Northern Ireland.
Workload and working hours
Teachers in the UK continue to work more intensively and for longer hours than any other profession. There is no better time to act to reduce workload in your workplace.
EEF on Flexible Working
Better flexible working arrangements along with better pay and workload reduction will make education a more attractive and fulfilling career.
Work/life balance for teachers model policy
The aim of this model policy on work/life balance for teachers is to provide a framework that schools can adopt to end excessive and unsustainable teacher working hours.
The Green Book
The National Joint Council for Local Government Services National Agreement on Pay and Conditions of Service.
The Red Book
Teaching staff in sixth form colleges conditions of service handbook.
Flexible working request
Sample statutory request for flexible working for members in England & Wales.
School calendar calculator (Northern Ireland)
NEU NI calculator for for 2022-23 academic year.
Time budget calculator (Northern Ireland)
NEU NI directed time budget spreadsheet calculator to help you ensure that all directed time, and your duties, are included in the maximum 195 days and 1265 hours that you are contracted to work.
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