Primary Teachers Substitute For A Substitute Form
Primary Teachers Substitute For A Substitute Form
Surname ___________________________________
Non-Casual Substitute Teacher who is on Leave Details Employment Details for Non-Casual Substitute
Surname ___________________________________
*No payment will issue in respect of absences that occur after the End Date of Employment.
(a copy of the approval for substitute cover must be enclosed for any claim in respect of in-service
leave for approved courses, this may be obtained from the course provider)
NB: This form should only be completed in respect of payment where a Substitute Teacher who is absent on
Leave has an entitlement to salary. (see overleaf for information)
Once fully completed, this document should be returned to the following address:
Please include the Roll No. on the outside of the envelope
Primary Teachers Payroll Section,
Department of Education and Skills,
Cornamaddy,
Athlone,
Co. Westmeath, N37 X659
This form should be used to claim payment for the absence of any non-casual substitute teacher, where they
have an entitlement to paid leave in respect of that absence (i.e.) a teacher who has or will work 40 days in a
school year), for example where a teacher is substituting for another teacher on maternity leave or on long term
sick leave where a return date for the absent teacher has not been defined.
A teacher working as a non-casual substitute, is for the purposes of the Protection of Employees (Fixed Term
Work) Act 2003 regarded as a fixed term worker. Under the Act, a fixed term worker is entitled to the same
terms and conditions of employment as a comparable permanent employee, unless there is an objective reason
for not granting such an entitlement. In addition, where the substitute is employed on a part-time basis such
entitlements may be granted on a pro-rata basis.
In general, the termination of the employment relationship, marks the end of any obligation on the part of the
employer to a teacher in respect of terms of employment. For example, a teacher’s entitlement to paid
maternity/adoptive leave shall cease on the expiry of the fixed-term contract and that contract/employment not
having been renewed. Where the fixed-term contract is renewed by a succeeding contract, maternity/adoptive
leave will continue, as shall the entitlement to pay, up to the limit imposed under the maternity/adoptive leave
scheme or the expiry of the succeeding contract, whichever is sooner.
Absence entitlements are governed by the terms of the relevant circular(s) in respect of the taking of such leave
and include:
Sick Leave (Certified)
Maternity Leave
Force Majeure Leave
Bereavement Leave
Adoptive Leave
Paternity Leave
In-service leave for approved courses (a copy of the approval for substitute cover must be enclosed for any claim in respect
of in-service leave for approved courses, this may be obtained from the course provider)