Common use of ELIGIBILITY AND APPROVAL Clause in Contracts

ELIGIBILITY AND APPROVAL. Staff must satisfy the following eligibility criteria for a career break to be approved: Must have successfully completed their probationary period. Not be subject to disciplinary or attendance management procedures. Not be subject to investigation as part of attendance, grievance, or disciplinary process. Not take other leave in parallel to a career break Should provide at least 3 months (Support staff) or one term (Teachers) notice. The approver must be satisfied that they can cover the absence and that the career break will not negatively impact the running of the school or function. The approval of a career break is subject to the terms and condition shown in this document and is only valid with the agreement of the Head Teacher (or relevant Director for CST Staff) and the Director of People & Culture. A career break application should be made in writing to the Head Teacher or Head of Function stating: The proposed start date and end date of the career break Details of any planned employment during the career break (if known) Any other factors which need to be considered as part of the approval process. A career break can usually only be taken in one-year blocks from September to August of the following year. Other arrangements will only be agreed in exceptional circumstances.