Handing in notice

dimples06

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

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.

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.

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

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?

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!

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.

byhookorbycrook

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