Any teachers?? Maternity leave question...

[Loulabelle]

Hi all,

I want to 'return to work' at the very end of the summer term so that I get full pay for the summer hols. Does anybody know how many days I have to go into work for to get full pay back? I've had mixed messages, with some people saying i dont have to go in at all, just give written notice of the date and others saying i have to do at least 5 days.

Can anyone clear this up? I will phone HR on Monday to check but was hoping somebody might know sooner

Thanks xx

 

[stumpyjoe]

I don't know the official answer but I'm planning on doing the same. I'm going back for two weeks before the start of the six weeks, I just think it works both ways and I don't want to take the Mick! The school have been really good to me. I'd be interested to know though, when you find out please will you post it.

 

[Loulabelle]

You are much more thoughtful than me! I will let you know on Monday after I've phoned xx

 

[Nanc]

I was thinking of doing this, but want longer off. I think you have to go back for one day. X

 

[mablestarr]

I'm planning on going back in July at some point possibly for a week or so, not too sure if you have to do a day as i know some people who did that last year.

xxx

 

[Loulabelle]

Update: I spoke to both payroll and HR today and it was confirmed that so long as I provide written confirmation 21 days before, I don't have to physically return to work to start my pay again. Apparently it is my right to return to work and re-establish full pay at any point, and I can't be penalised for working term tine. There was also sine complex bit about how teachers accrue holiday pay too which backs up what I was advised xx

 

[stumpyjoe]

Wow that sounds fab thanks for advise.

 

[stamfordmum]

I'm planning on doing the same too but just going back at the start of the Easter holidays. I'm so fed up though I'm contemplating leaving a bit earlier and having a week or two back before the Easter holidays. At least that would mean not long back before the holidays!

I read up about the holiday accrued bit but it seemed that I will get enough holiday for it not to apply. I can't rememebr the rules but I rememebr thinking that it would be hard to time it so that you did get anything extra!