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 to commence the job-sharing arrangement. A late application may be considered by the employer in exceptional circumstances.
Where can I locate the required application form?
The job-share application form is located at Appendix A, chapter 8, of circular letter 0054/2019.
Is the granting of job-share guaranteed?
No, job-sharing is granted at the discretion of your employer and their decision is final is this regard. job-sharing is not a statutory entitlement.
When will I know if my job-share application was successful?
Your employer should notify you by the 1st March if your application has been approved or refused. If refused, your employer must include the grounds for refusal.
If my job-share application has been refused, can I appeal this decision?
There is no appeal process, as the decision of your employer is final.
If my job-share application is successful, can I withdraw my job-share application at a later date?
Taking account of the extent of arrangements to be put in place by the employer to accommodate the job-sharing arrangement, the applicant is not permitted to withdraw their application after 14th April, or from once the replacement teacher's contract has been signed, whichever happens first.
What is the duration of each job-share?
Job-sharing is for a period of not less than 1 school year (ie 1st September to 31st August inclusive) and may be extended on an annual basis. In exceptional circumstances, an employer may authorise a job-sharing arrangement to commence during the course of the school year and to terminate no earlier than the end of the same school year i.e. 31st August.
How does job-sharing effect my pension?
Each year of service given in a job-sharing capacity will reckon as 6 months full-time service for superannuation purposes. ( ie pension)
How does job-sharing effect my years of service?
Each year of job-sharing service given, will reckon as one year of service for promotion and incremental purposes
Can I undertake additional substitution hours while on job-share?
A job-sharing teacher may not engage in any substitute teaching or act as a special needs assistant in the school in which they are employed, or any other school, or engage in paid employment without the consent of the employer.
The employer will not approve outside employment where a conflict with the teacher’s current role exists.
(The above restriction has been temporarily lifted in previous school years, however the lifting of the restriction is not guaranteed and is only announced within the relevant school year)