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Q: My teaching room in the winter is very cold, and unsuitable for teaching. What can I do?

Show that the temperature of the room is too low with a thermometer.If the temperature falls too low then you may refuse to teach in your teaching room…

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Q. Can I take time off work when my child is sick?

As Covid cases surge in schools, it is important working parents know their rights to take time off work to look after their children when they are sick.

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Q: What advice can you give me re: directed time in schools?

Can teachers be required to work on a Saturday/Sunday or public holiday? No teacher, including members of the leadership group, can be required to…

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Q. Can I claim tax back on my professional membership fees?

It may be possible to claim tax back on the subscription fees that you pay to NSEAD. We have created a useful guide on this, as well as working from home…

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Q: I have been asked to attend a meeting at lunchtime. Can I refuse?

Yes, indeed!'A teacher must be allowed one break of reasonable length between the hours of 12 noon and 2pm.'So, if at your school the lunch break for…

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Q. I've found another job - by when do I have to hand in my notice?

According to the Burgundy Book….To leave by the end of the Autumn Term (31/12) you must hand in your notice by 31st OctoberTo leave by the end of the…

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Q. What are my maternity rights?

What are my entitlements?This is dependent upon the following factors:* Is the Burgundy Book scheme part of your contract of employment.* Is there a negotiated…

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Q: Meetings after school go on for too long. What can I do?

Ask your Head Teacher at what time the meeting is scheduled to finish under the agreed directed time schedule.You are entitled to leave the meeting at…

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Q: What advice can you give me as a part-time teacher?

Part-time hours and pay have been clarified in the STPCD (School Teachers Pay and Conditions Document), and there will be many references within your…

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Q: My line manager wants to set inappropriate and/or data based Performance Management (Appraisal) targets.

What should I do?This should be resisted.You can only be held accountable for things that are directly within your control as a teacher.Pupil data and…

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FAQ’s Caveat – Please read carefully

Any advice or information provided within the FAQs section must only be used as generic guidance. This is because across NSEAD membership, NSEAD has members…

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