AN140296 – Teachers' Award - Non-Governmental Schools 2003
4.5.1 "Fixed Term Appointee" is defined as a Teacher appointed by the school to accommodate an identifiable short term need. Without limiting the application of the foregoing, an identifiable short term need could include:
(a) Special projects
(b) Proposed closure of a school
(c) Special Government grants
(d) Filling the position of a specified Teacher who is on nominated leave from the school
(e) Filling the position of a Teacher arising from a resignation, where such position is declared vacant and no suitable permanent Teacher is available:
4.5.2 Fixed term appointees will be employed for a period no greater than 12 months and shall not be regarded as probationary Teachers:
Provided that if the identifiable short term need exists after the 12 month period, the fixed term appointment may be re-negotiated.
4.5.3 Any agreement reached between a school and an individual Teacher as prescribed by clause 4.5 shall be in writing, signed by both parties, and shall clearly identify the terms, conditions and specific duration of the appointment.
4.5.4 Fixed term appointees shall be paid salary in accordance with the scale of salaries prescribed in Part 5.
