Notice period (teachers)
The rule in the Burgundy Book that teachers in maintained schools may resign only at set dates (31 October, 28 or 29 February, 31 May) to leave at the end of a term.
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- England, Wales
- Topic
- Teacher employment
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Related terms
- Burgundy Book England Wales
- The national agreement on conditions of service for school teachers in England and Wales, covering sick pay, maternity pay and notice periods.
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