Conditions of Service
The Conditions of Service will be as determined by
the National Joint Council (NJC) for Local Government Services.
HOURS OF DUTY
Hours of duty are as agreed by your place of work.
The hours of the post may be increased or decreased subject to the exigencies
of the school. Flexible working arrangements are available. Further details
may be obtained with the job description.
SALARY/PAYMENT
Salary will be paid in accordance with the
appropriate National Joint Council Pay Scale.
You will be paid by Bankers Automatic Clearing
System (BACS). You must have a current bank account and provide details for
payment purposes on the first day of service.
ANNUAL LEAVE
The leave year extends from 1 April to the following
31 March. Leave entitlement is
20 days minimum per annum – if you work fewer than
36 hours per week, 52 weeks per year, then your entitlement will be pro rata.
New entrants to the service will be entitled to leave proportionate to the
completed months of service during the year of entry.
The leave entitlement will be increased by
5 days after 5 years’ and 3 days after
10 years’ continuous service in Local Government
or other employment recognised by the Board.
Leave must be taken during periods of school closure
at a time mutually agreed between you and the Principal.
STATUTORY HOLIDAYS
You will be entitled to 12 public and extra
statutory holidays in any leave year.
SICK PAY/MATERNITY LEAVE
Sickness pay and maternity leave will be in
accordance with the above Conditions of Service.
PENSION
If you are over age 16 and under 65 you are eligible
to join the Northern Ireland Local Government Pension Scheme (NILGOSC).
Membership is automatic unless you elect to opt out. You must complete and
submit the Employee’s Membership Option Form (LGS1) or Employee’s Option
not to Join Scheme Form (LGS2) on the first day of service.
RETIREMENT
Retirement is compulsory for all officers on
attaining the age of 65 years.
TERMINATION OF EMPLOYMENT
You must give and are entitled to receive one
month’s/four weeks notice (unless otherwise determined) to terminate this
employment unless the employment is terminated on the grounds of summary
dismissal for gross misconduct.
CODE OF CONDUCT
Breaches of the Code of Conduct for staff employed
in Education and Library Boards will be viewed as a disciplinary offence which
may result in dismissal.
OTHER EMPLOYMENT
Any work undertaken outside normal duties must be
reported to the Board.
Where the employment is whole time you will not be
permitted to undertake any other employment, paid or otherwise, for any person
or body other than the Board, without prior written consent from the Board.
FLEXIBLE WORKING OPTIONS
Your
contract is for 52 weeks per year however flexible working arrangements are
available. The options are as follows:
OPTION 1
To
work during school term plus two weeks annually. The timing of the additional
two weeks is at the discretion of the Principal of the school. Payment will be
for hours worked.
OR
OPTION 2
To
work 52 weeks which will require you to be on duty for the contracted hours,
working during periods of school closure except when on annual leave or other
authorised absence. Duties will normally be provided by the School. However,
where necessary, alternative work and/or training will be provided by the
Board at any other such place of employment as may be reasonably required.
OR
OPTION 3
To
work as for Option 2 with a further option to request periods of unpaid leave
during school holidays or closures.