Bereavement Leave for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs)

Bereavement Leave may be granted by the employer to a teacher or SNA in the event of the death of their relative.

Teachers

For further information, please refer to Circular 0078/2022: Bereavement Leave Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools. The number of days of special leave with pay that may be granted will depend on the relative, as detailed at Appendix A of this circular.

SNAs

For further information, please refer to Circular 0079/2022: Bereavement Leave Scheme for Special Needs Assistants employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools. The number of days of special leave with pay that may be granted will depend on the relative, as detailed at Appendix A of this circular.

Teachers

An application for Bereavement Leave should be made to the employer as soon as is reasonably practicable after the bereavement, using the Application Form at Appendix C of Circular 0078/2022.

SNAs

An application for Bereavement Leave should be made to the employer as soon as is reasonably practicable after the bereavement, using the Application Form at Appendix C of Circular 0079/2022.

Email: teachersna@education.gov.ie

Address: Teacher/SNA Terms and Conditions Section, Department of Education, Cornamaddy, Athlone, County Westmeath, N37 X659

Phone: (090) 648 3734

See also: Breaks/leave for school staff