Flexible retirement allows members of the Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS) to request to access their pension and lump sum, if applicable, while continuing to work on reduced hours in the same post or at a lower grade in another post. We have recently updated our Flexible Retirement Guidance to…
The People and Organisational Development service issue manager bulletins six-eight times a year to update managers on new processes and procedures and to ensure managers are informed of changes in a timely manner. The latest managers bulletin can be accessed here. Managers bulletins which have been archived can be located…
It is important that new employees starting in our teams feel welcomed and that we are prepared and ready for their arrival. It is also important they have an induction plan, both ensuring they have a good grasp of our Council and how it works and also they understand their…
You may be leaving your post within the Council for a number reasons, be it a resignation, retirement, end of temporary contract, recruited to another post, redundancy. Some of these reasons will need action from yourself to begin the process of the termination of your contract. What do I need…
Thinking about retiring? The link below to the Scottish Public Pensions Agency, outlines the various types of retirement for Teachers: https://pensions.gov.scot/teachers/employers/types-retirement Remember that SPPA needs at least 3 months notice of your retirement to ensure you receive your pension on time. Please ensure you submit your paperwork to the Employee…
Teachers and associated professionals are entitled to apply for career breaks and self-funded sabbaticals. The definition of a career break and the provisions applying to career breaks are provided in Appendix 2.15 and Appendix 2.15 Annex A of the SNCT terms and conditions. Please click below for further details.
School holidays 2023/2024 December 2023 – January 2024 Schools close: Friday 22 December 2023 at 2.30pmChristmas and New Year holidays: Monday 25 December 2023 – Friday 5 January 2024 (inclusive) February 2024 Mid-term break: Monday 12 February and Tuesday 13 February 2024In-service day: Wednesday 14 February 2024 April 2024 Schools…
See below for the relevant circular relating to special leave for teachers. This comes in various forms including time off for those noted below – this list is not exhaustive and you should consult the full document for details. Court attendance Medical examinations Serious family illness Attendance at family events…
The annual leave for teachers is 40 days per annum. Supply teachers will receive either a daily or hourly rate based on 1/235 (195 days + 40 days annual leave) and 1/1645 (235 days x 7 hours) respectively. The rate of accrual of paid leave is 0.2051 days for each…
Below are details of the sickness absence procedures for teachers and associated professionals. View the Supporting Attendance FAQ and Teachers & Associated Professionals FAQ for more information on this topic.