Conditions of Service

Teachers cannot be required to routinely carry out administrative and clerical tasks that distract them from their core teaching and learning responsibilities.

Fixed-term Contracts

The NASUWT has produced advice and guidance to help you understand the rights and entitlements of those employed on a fixed-term contract.

Flexible Working, Part Time and Job Share

The NASUWT has produced guidance to help members understand their rights and how to go about making a flexible working request.

Maternity, Paternity and Shared Parental Leave

Reduce your anxieties about your time off having a baby by reading NASUWT's advice on maternity leave and pay.

Redundancy

Being made redundant can be an extremely worrying time. Read the NASUWT advice on the avenues available to you when you lose your employment.

Sickness Absence and Sick Pay

There may be circumstances when you are unable to work due to illness and this should be managed in a reasonable and professional way

Tackling Excessive Teacher Workload

Four in every five teachers say that their workload and the stress of the job have increased and half of teachers say that workload has negatively affected their physical and mental health.

Teachers’ Notice Periods and Resigning From Your Job

Comprehensive information to assist teachers during leaving your job, bearing in mind that resignation can be a big step that requires due consideration.

Teachers’ Working Hours

The NASUWT has published extensive advice on using school calendars and time budgets in England, Northern Ireland, Scotland and Wales.

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