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Voluntary Search and Rescue Leave for Teachers


Voluntary Search and Rescue Leave

Special leave, with pay, may be granted to a teacher who is a member of a voluntary search and rescue organisation if they are called out on a search and rescue operation.

In order to use the leave, the teacher must be a member of one of the following voluntary search and rescue organisations:

  • Irish Coast Guard
  • Royal National Lifeboat Institution
  • Community Inshore Rescue Service
  • Irish Water Safety
  • Mountain Rescue Ireland
  • Irish Cave Rescue Organisation
  • Civil Defence Ireland

For further information please refer to Circular 0067/2024 - Voluntary Search and Rescue Leave for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools

How to apply for Voluntary Search and Rescue Leave

The Teacher must complete the Application Form at Appendix A of Circular 0067/2024 and submit to their employer as soon as possible, but no later than one week after the teacher’s return to work.

Contact Details

Teacher and SNAs: Teacher/SNA Terms and Conditions Section

Address:
Teacher/SNA Terms & Conditions, Department of Education, Cornamaddy, Athlone, Co. Westmeath N37 X659
Email:

teachersna@education.gov.ie

Telephone:
(090) 648 3734
Summary:
Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) are encouraged to submit queries regarding SNA Leave Schemes to their employers in the first instance. All employers have access to applicable Circulars relating to SNA Leave Schemes. Queries relating to statutory and non-statutory SNAs Leave Schemes can be submitted to Leave Admin Section, Teacher/SNA Terms and Conditions Section at the email address above. Recruitment and Appointment Unit in Teacher/SNA Terms and Conditions Section sets out the recruitment and appointment procedures for SNAs for the primary and post primary sector. Queries should be submitted to PORqueries@education.gov.ie

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