Common use of Class Contact Time Clause in Contracts

Class Contact Time. 3.1 The maximum class contact time in all sectors has been 22.5 hours per week since August 2006. 3.2 For all probationer teachers on the National Induction Scheme, there is a maximum class contact time of 18.5 hours per week. South Ayrshire JNCT has agreed that this will be implemented flexibly in line with advice from the GTCS that recommends an initial maximum of 18 hours per week. 3.3 Since the 1 August 2014 the requirements of SNCT 14/43 Code of Practice on Working Hours, Working Week have been followed. Where there is a collegiate agreement in the School’s Negotiating Group on a planned, flexible approach to working hours within an individual establishment and the national criteria is met, a school can develop an alternative approach to working hours. Any such planned approach should be submitted to the Joint Secretaries of the Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers in advance of implementation for confirmation that they meet the national criteria.

Class Contact Time. 3.1 The maximum class contact time in all sectors has been 22.5 hours per week since August 2006. 3.2 For all probationer teachers on the National Induction Scheme, there is a maximum class contact time of 18.5 hours per week. South Ayrshire JNCT has agreed that this will be implemented flexibly in line with advice from the GTCS that recommends an initial maximum of 18 hours per week. 3.3 Since the From 1 August 2014 the requirements of SNCT 14/43 Code of Practice on Working Hours, Working Week have been followedwill take effect. Where there is a collegiate agreement in the School’s School‟s Negotiating Group on a planned, flexible approach to working hours within an individual establishment and the national criteria is met, a school can develop an alternative approach to working hours. Any such planned approach should be submitted to the Joint Secretaries of the Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers in advance of implementation for confirmation that they meet the national criteria.