Common use of Recognition of Additional Qualifications Prior to Commencing Teaching Career Clause in Contracts

Recognition of Additional Qualifications Prior to Commencing Teaching Career. 7.3.1 This clause is to grant an extra salary classification level if the proposed employee has attained more than one (1) degree or a degree plus an honours year. These studies must be additional to the required teacher qualification study. The method of implementing the extra salary classification resulting from the application of this clause (clause 7.3), is set out in clauses 7.3.2 and 7.3.8. 7.3.2 A teacher must have completed the specified additional qualifications prior to, or within the initial twelve (12) months, of commencing employment as a teacher to be eligible for the extra salary classification in accordance with this clause. The increment date for teachers who complete the required qualifications after commencement of duty will be twelve (12) months (full-time equivalent) from the date of the completed additional qualification.