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Teachers’ leave — rules and length

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Table of contents

  • Holiday vs non‑holiday institutions
  • Length of leave
  • Supplementary leave
  • Leave and the school calendar
  • Part‑time work
  • Documents and leave planning
  • Leave and absences
  • Practical scenarios
  • Checklist — setting the leave dates
  • Short school‑year timeline
  • Calculate in practice
  • Common mistakes
  • See also
  • Sources
  • Frequently asked questions (FAQ)

Teachers’ leave is governed by specific rules and differs from general employee leave. The key factor is whether the institution follows school holidays.

Holiday vs non‑holiday institutions

In holiday institutions, annual leave aligns with school holidays. In non‑holiday institutions, leave is granted during the year based on a plan.

Length of leave

The length is defined by special regulations rather than the standard 20/26‑day rules. Teachers should follow the Teachers’ Charter provisions.

Supplementary leave

If a teacher could not take leave during holidays for reasons beyond their control, supplementary leave may apply. The exact rules depend on the institution type and circumstances.

Leave and the school calendar

In holiday institutions, leave planning follows the school calendar, so holiday and break dates are essential for scheduling.

Part‑time work

For part‑time teachers, entitlement is proportional with rounding up. See leave for part‑time work.

Documents and leave planning

In non‑holiday institutions, leave is usually planned with the school management. In holiday institutions, the school calendar is the reference.

Leave and absences

Long justified absences (e.g., sickness) can affect how leave is calculated. In such cases, check whether supplementary leave applies.

Practical scenarios

  • Holiday institution: leave coincides with school holidays and summer break.
  • Non‑holiday institution: leave is scheduled in a leave plan agreed with management.

Checklist — setting the leave dates

  1. Confirm whether the institution is holiday or non‑holiday.
  2. Check the school calendar or the leave plan.
  3. Verify long absences and any supplementary leave entitlement.
  4. Agree dates with HR/management.
  5. Submit an application if required.

Short school‑year timeline

  • Sep–Jun: teaching period with holiday breaks,
  • summer break: main leave period in holiday institutions,
  • outside summer: planned leave in non‑holiday institutions.

Calculate in practice

For general rules use the leave calculator, but teacher‑specific rules remain decisive.

Common mistakes

  • applying 20/26‑day rules without checking,
  • ignoring supplementary leave rules,
  • overlooking the institution type,
  • miscalculating for part‑time work.

See also

  • Leave entitlement for employees
  • Part‑time leave
  • Proportional leave

Sources

  • ISAP — Teachers’ Charter

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