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Parent’s leave for teachers and special needs assistants
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Parent’s Leave is a period of statutory unpaid leave available to the relevant parent to enable them to provide, or assist in the provision of, care to the child. Parent’s Leave must be taken within 24 months from the date of birth of the child or in the case of adoption, the day of placement of the child.
A teacher, who is a relevant parent of a child born or adopted, on or after 1 November 2019, is entitled to a maximum of nine weeks Parent’s Leave with effect from 1 August 2024, subject to qualifying criteria.
For further information, please refer to Circular 0058/2024 titled ‘Parent’s Leave Scheme for Registered Teachers Employed in Recognised Primary and Post-Primary Schools’.
An SNA, who is a relevant parent of a child born or adopted, on or after 1 November 2019, is entitled to a maximum of nine weeks Parent’s Leave with effect from 1 August 2024, subject to qualifying criteria.
For further information, please refer to Circular 0059/2024 titled ‘Parent’s Leave Scheme for Special Needs Assistants Employed in Recognised Primary and Post-Primary Schools’
A teacher must complete the Application Form at Appendix A of the relevant circular and submit it to their employer (or on the relevant ETB system, where applicable) at least six weeks prior to the planned commencement date.
An SNA must complete the Application Form at Appendix A of the relevant circular and submit it to their employer (or on the relevant ETB system, where applicable) at least six weeks prior to the planned commencement date.