FAQs

What do I need to do on my first day of sick leave absence? You must notify your employer as early as possible on your first day of absence in line with your school’s normal procedures. You should indicate the... Read more

I am considering applying for a career break, how do I apply? A teacher seeking a career break must submit their application to their employer (ie school) not later than 1st February of each school year prior to that in... Read more

I am considering applying for job-sharing, how do I apply? A teacher seeking to job-share must submit their application to their employer (ie school) not later than 1st February of each school year prior to that in which they propose... Read more

How do I apply to the Scheme? Sickness benefit claim forms are available on the ASTI website , from your school steward and from ASTI Head Office. You must fill out this form completely, giving details of your ASTI membership and... Read more

My principal has scheduled a meeting to begin 15 minutes after the school closes and to continue for an hour after that. This means that I have to remain in school for one hour and 15 minutes after school closure time. The... Read more

FAQs on the Pensions Scheme for Teachers in Secondary, Community and Comprehensive Schools 1. Who is eligible for pension benefits under this Scheme? The following people are eligible to join the Secondary, Community and Comprehensive School Teachers Pension Scheme– (a) A... Read more

Supervision of Pupils Supervision of pupils is by far the most difficult challenge facing schools and teachers and, it has to be said, is the single largest source of claims. The source of the liability of the Board of Management... Read more

I have had a number of fixed-term contracts – am I entitled to a CID That depends. To qualify for a CID you must meet all of the following criteria: 1. Be currently registered with the Teaching Council. 2. Be appropriately qualified... Read more

I am about to complete my second year-long fixed-term contract with the same employer. I have been covering for a teacher who was initially on maternity leave and who is now on career break. I have now completed two full... Read more

What professional time is available to me as a Junior Cycle teacher? There are a number of categories of professional time available to schools and teachers: Time for whole-school activities Time for whole-school professional activities to support the Junior Cycle... Read more