PART 3 – TEACHERS: SALARIES AND SPECIFIC CONDITIONS OF SERVICE
30. PART-TIME TEACHERS
30.1 The number of hours of scheduled class time and duties of a part-time teacher shall be set out in writing by the Employer at the time of engagement and at any other time when a variation occurs.
30.2 A part-time teacher’s weekly rate of pay shall be assessed according to the appropriate formula clause 30.2.1 or clause 30.2.2:
30.2.1 Teachers of Primary Classes (as defined)
Hours x the appropriate full-time weekly salary + allowance
25
30.2.2 Teachers of Secondary Classes (as defined)
Hours x the appropriate full-time weekly salary + allowance
20
Note: Hours = the number of hours of scheduled class time for the teacher and/or duties in lieu of those scheduled class times.
30.3 A part-time teacher in a Primary School shall be given a proportional amount of 2 hours release time for preparation and correction as given to a full-time teacher in that school.
30.4 A part-time teacher shall be expected to undertake a proportional number of duties normally expected of a full-time teacher in that school; e.g. yard supervision, staff meetings, etc.
30.5 Additional hours
30.5.1 Where an Employer requires and the part-time teacher agrees to work additional hours, the teacher shall be paid for each additional hour or part thereof at that teacher’s normal part-time hourly rate of pay. Such additional hours worked under this arrangement shall not result in proportionate adjustments under any other clause in this Agreement.
30.5.2 Part time teachers who work ad hoc additional hours in accordance with Clause 30.5.1 of this Agreement will be paid a loading of 18% for each additional hour or part thereof. There will be no proportionate adjustments to other entitlements.
30.6 Variation of Hours
30.6.1 An Employer cannot vary the days and times of attendance of a part time teacher unless:
30.6.1(a) the teacher consents; or
30.6.1(b) it can be demonstrated that such a variation is required as a result of a change in funding/curriculum/enrolment needs. In this case, 7 weeks' notice in writing shall be given by the Principal/Employer. In the absence of the required notice and provided that the change involves a drop in salary, the teacher’s salary will be maintained at its former level for the period of the notice not given.
30.6.1(c) In reaching the decision under clause 30.6.1(b) the school will consider the needs of the school, and the family needs of the teacher.