What is the difference between assignments by mutual consent and being assigned via a TLA?
A. Keeping the safety of the students and the provision of the best possible program in mind, employers may assign teachers to a range of subjects across divisions, even though the teachers may not hold qualifications in that subject/area/division. For example, a teacher with qualifications in the intermediate and senior divisions with the teaching subjects English and Science Biology, can be assigned to teach Geography in the intermediate and senior divisions with the mutual agreement of the principal and the teacher and with the approval of the supervisory officer. That same teacher could be assigned in the same way to teach in the Primary/Junior division. TLAs are not needed where a board can assign by mutual agreement. However, should the board/employer wish to assign that teacher to teach in a restricted area, such as special education, the board must apply to the College for a Temporary Letter of Approval. After it has been approved, the employer gives a copy of the signed TLA re
