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Handing in notice

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  • 01-09-2014 4:39pm
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    dimples06
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭


    Can anyone tell me how much notice a person covering a maternity has to give to leave their job?


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    aunt aggie
    Registered Users Posts: 454 ✭✭aunt aggie


    I'm guessing you want to leave your post before the end of your contract?

    The best approach would be to get in touch with HR if you work in an ETB or speak directly to the Principal. I don't know anyone who has done this previously so I'm not sure of the procedure. Surely your contract will detail the period of notice which should be given in this situation.


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    dimples06
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭dimples06


    If I was to be offered another job in a different school while holding the maternity position that was more long term and had a better chance of a future.


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    happywithlife
    Registered Users Posts: 1,324 ✭✭✭happywithlife


    I think most mat leave contracts I've had stated a months written notice
    But the school may be willing to forfeit this? Esp if it's like now at the start of term. It may also depend on how likely they are to get a replacement sub in


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    dimples06
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭dimples06


    There's a good chance I have a job for Jan in another school, but i've just started a maternity so should I wait until 4 weeks before christmas and tell them?


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    aunt aggie
    Registered Users Posts: 454 ✭✭aunt aggie


    dimples06 wrote: »
    If I was to be offered another job in a different school while holding the maternity position that was more long term and had a better chance of a future.

    I didn't mean to imply you were doing anything wrong by asking my question.

    You should speak to your school as soon as a job offer is definite and you have it in writing. I wouldn't say anything to anyone before then. Good Luck!


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    dimples06
    Registered Users Posts: 39 ✭dimples06


    Thanks for the advice. I just don't want them to think I'm cheeky taking this job knowing I wont be there for the full length of time.


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    byhookorbycrook
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 12,481 Mod ✭✭✭✭byhookorbycrook


    With the job situation so bad, no decent principal would have issues, if you let them know in time.


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