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    NASUWT has a clear action short of strike action instruction on the issue of tasks that distract you from your core teaching responsibilities.

  • Cover

    Providing cover for absent colleagues is featured in the NASUWT national action instructions for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

  • Sickness Absence

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

  • Directed Time

    NASUWT has published extensive advice on using school calendars and time budgets.

  • Flexible Working

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

  • Maternity, Paternity and Adoption 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.

  • Workload

    NASUWT continues to campaign for downward pressure on working hours for the entire teaching profession.

 

Useful Links

  • Burgundy Book - Conditions of Service For School Teachers in England & Wales
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  • School Teachers' Pay and Conditions Document (England & Wales)
  • Scottish Negotiating Committee for Teachers
  • Summary of JNC Orange Book

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NASUWT members in England can get support, advice and information on employment-related issues by contacting the Member Support Advice Team. The team is available from 8am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday.

NASUWT Representatives with enquiries should contact their Regional Centre.

Members in England only can call 03330 145550 free in any inclusive minute package from a landline or mobile phone. This line is for advice issues only.

Members in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland should contact their National Centre.

Email: advice@mail.nasuwt.org.uk (members in England only)
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Northern Ireland
The Northern Ireland National Centre serves NASUWT members working in Northern Ireland.

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Ben Madigan House
Edgewater Office Park
Edgewater Road
Belfast
BT3 9JQ

Tel: 028 9078 4480
Email: rc-nireland@mail.nasuwt.org.uk

The Northern Ireland National Centre is open Mondays to Fridays from 8.30am to 5.30pm.

Members requiring professional support out of hours should contact their Local Association Secretary or National Executive Member.
Scotland
The Scotland National Centre serves NASUWT members working in Scotland.

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35 Young Street North Lane
Edinburgh
EH2 4JD

Tel: 0131 226 8480
Email: rc-scotland@mail.nasuwt.org.uk

The Scotland National Centre is open Mondays to Fridays from 8.30am to 5.30pm.

Members requiring professional support out of hours should contact their Local Association Secretary or National Executive Member.
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The Wales National Centre serves NASUWT members working in Wales.

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Greenwood Close
Cardiff Gate Business Park
Cardiff
CF23 8RD

Tel: 029 2054 6080
Email: rc-wales-cymru@mail.nasuwt.org.uk

The National Centre is open Mondays to Fridays from 8.30am to 5.30pm.

Members requiring professional support out of hours should contact their Local Association Secretary or National Executive Member.
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sample The Wales National Centre serves NASUWT members working in Wales.

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Greenwood Close
Cardiff Gate Business Park
Cardiff
CF23 8RD

Tel: 029 2054 6080
Email: rc-wales-cymru@mail.nasuwt.org.uk

The National Centre is open Mondays to Fridays from 8.30am to 5.30pm.

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