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Maternity leave and pay – a call to action
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The NEU is calling for higher maternity pay and stronger employment protections for pregnant women and new mothers working in schools and colleges.
Part-time teachers in Northern Ireland: Are you exceeding your workday limit?
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Are you a part-time teacher in Northern Ireland? You should ensure you are not working beyond your allocated pro rata days. It's important that you are not being overworked and working any unpaid days.
A Charter for Newly Qualified Teachers – bilingual
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NQTs are the future of the profession and deserve excellent training to support career-long professional growth.
Maternity leave and pay sample letter from rep
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A sample notice from a workplace rep seeking to protect the pay, job security and career prospects of teachers and support staff taking maternity leave.
Maternity leave and pay model policy
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The aim of this model policy on maternity rights is to ensure that all teachers and support staff are aware of their statutory and contractual and that they are treated fairly and consistently in accordance with relevant legislation.
Maternity leave and pay checklist for reps
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NEU reps can use this checklist to involve teachers and support staff on maternity leave and help protect and enhance maternity pay.
Support for parents of babies in neonatal care
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A guide to the rights of teachers and support staff to leave and pay if your baby is born sick or premature and spends time in neonatal care before coming home.
Maternity leave and pay sample notices from member
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Sample notices for teachers and support staff to give notice of maternity leave, notice of birth and sample request for keeping in touch (KIT) days.
Reasonable contact and keeping in touch (KIT) days
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A guide to the rights of teachers and support staff to information, notices and keeping in touch with your school or college during maternity leave.
Trauma-informed practice and approach
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A toolkit with resources and information on understanding trauma’s impact, supporting affected students, and creating inclusive, safe environments in education settings.
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