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Brief absences for teachers and special needs assistants (SNAs)
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A brief or short leave of absence from school for various circumstances and situations may arise throughout the school year. This could include:
- bereavement
- force majeure
- testifying as a witness in court
Such absences can be paid or unpaid, or substitutable or non-substitutable.
For further information on brief or short-term absences, please see the relevant circular below:
Teachers or special needs assistants must apply in writing directly to their current employer with sufficient notice in accordance with the relevant circular.
It is recognised that schools will continue to require additional substitute cover in the 2021/22 school year to assist in dealing with the COVID-19 pandemic. Primary teachers should refer to Information Note TC 0018/2021 for further information. SNAs should refer to Information Note TC 0019/2021
Teacher and SNAs: Terms and Conditions
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Teacher and SNAs Terms & Conditions, Department of Education, Cornamaddy, Athlone, N37 X659
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