What notice is a teacher covering maternity entitled to, if the permanent post holder returns early from maternity leave or before the end of term?
If a teacher returns from maternity leave early, the teacher covering her post will be entitled to the notice period specified in her contract. This may be the notice provisions contained within the Burgundy Book or a different notice period specifically provided for in the contract. Alternatively if a school wishes to, they can provide a contract that expires on the postholder’s return from maternity leave.
