Part 2 Section 3
From SNCT Handbook
The SNCT Handbook of Conditions of Service
PART 2: SECTION 3 - WORKING YEAR AND WORKING WEEK
Teachers
3.1 The provisions in paragraphs 3.2 to 3.10 below apply to all teachers including those on part-time contracts on a pro rata basis and those on temporary contracts. Reference should be made to the Code of Practice on the Use of Temporary Contracts (see Appendix 2.8).
3.2 The working year for teachers shall consist of 195 days of which 190 days will coincide with the school year for pupils with the remaining five days being worked by the individual teachers on duties as planned by the council.
3.3 All teachers shall have a 35 hour working week. The working week shall apply on a pro rata basis to teachers on part-time contracts.
3.4 Within the 35-hour week, a maximum of 22.5 hours will be devoted to class contact except for those teachers on the National Teacher Induction Scheme. Other teachers who are undertaking probation outwith the National Induction Scheme will be treated as teachers, in relation to this Section.
3.5 For teachers on the National Teacher Induction Scheme, within the 35-hour week a maximum of 15.75 hours will be devoted to class contact. The specific contractual arrangements for teachers on the National Teacher Induction Scheme can be found in Section 9 (Other Provisions), paragraphs 9.7 to 9.12.
3.6 An allowance of no less than one third of the teacher’s actual class contact commitment is provided for preparation and correction. The use of remaining time will be subject to agreement at school level within LNCT guidelines, based on the Code of Practice on Working Time Arrangements (see Appendix 2.7). The pro rata arrangements for teachers on part-time contracts, relating to remaining time, shall occur on days when the teacher is employed. The exception to this rule is parents’ meetings when the part-time teacher will comply, on a pro rata basis, with the arrangements agreed for the establishment.
3.7 All tasks which do not require the teacher to be on the school premises can be carried out at a time and place of the teacher’s choosing: teachers will notify the appropriate manager of their intention in this respect.
3.8 In addition to the provisions of paragraph 3.3 above, all teachers have a contractual requirement to complete a maximum of 35 hours of Continuing Professional Development (CPD) per annum. Teachers on part-time contracts will complete CPD per annum on a pro rata basis, in accordance with the pro rata contractual arrangements that apply to the working week. Further details on CPD are provided in Section 9 (Other Provisions).
3.9 Travelling time between schools during the school day shall be regarded as pupil contact time except during the midday break when the teacher shall have a personal break of not less than 40 minutes.
3.10 The contractual commitments required of teachers, as set out in Section 2 (Main Duties), will take place at a suitable time on a day on which the teacher is employed.
Music Instructors
3.11 The provisions in paragraphs 3.12 to 3.17 below apply to all music instructors, including those on part-time contracts on a pro rata basis and those on temporary contracts.
3.12 The working year for instructors shall consist of 195 days of which 190 days will coincide with the school year for pupils. The remaining five days will be used for locally directed in-service training.
3.13 The working week for instructors shall be 35 hours per week. A maximum of 27.5 hours in any one week will be devoted to pupil contact and a minimum of 2.5 hours per week will be available for preparation, instrument maintenance, transposition and orchestration.
3.14 The remaining five hours during the week shall comprise an appropriate and agreed balance of the following activities at school/council level:
(a) preparation of lessons;
(b) preparation of reports/records etc;
(c) forward planning;
(d) parental liaison (by appointment);
(e) staff meetings;
(f) school/pupil performances;
(g) rehearsing musical ensembles;
(h) instrument provision and maintenance;
(i) professional review and development; and
(j) Continuing Professional Development.
3.15 All music instructors have a contractual requirement to complete 35 hours Continuing Professional Development (CPD) per annum. CPD may consist of an appropriate balance of personal professional development, attendance at courses, involvement in performances and recitals. The balance will be based on an assessment of individual need, taking account of local and national priorities, and shall be carried out at an appropriate time and place. Every music instructor will have an annual plan agreed with his/her immediate manager.
3.16 Travelling time between schools during the school day shall be regarded as pupil contact time, except during the midday break when the instructor shall have a personal break of not less than 40 minutes.
3.17 The contractual commitments required of music instructors as set out in Section 2 (Main Duties) will take place at a suitable time on a day on which the music instructor is employed.
Educational Psychologists, Senior Educational Psychologists, Depute Principal Educational Psychologists and Principal Educational Psychologists
3.18 Working hours for educational psychologists, senior educational psychologists, depute principal educational psychologists and principal educational psychologists are as for local government employees (former Administrative, Professional, Technical & Clerical (APT&C) staff).
Education Support Officers, Quality Improvement Officers and Quality Improvement Managers
3.19 Working hours for education support officers, quality improvement officers and quality improvement managers are as for local government employees (former APT&C staff).
