AP802001CRV - Victorian Independent Schools - Teachers - Award 1998

28. LEAVE WITHOUT PAY

28.1 Discretion of employer

While a teacher has the right to apply for leave without pay, the granting of such leave is at the discretion of the employer.

28.2 Leave arrangements

28.2.1 Other than in exceptional circumstances, such leave should preferably:

• commence on the day following the last teaching day of a term; and
• conclude on the day preceding the first teaching day of a term.

28.2.2 An exception to 28.2.1 is where the employer has expressly agreed to the contrary.

28.3 Returning from leave

If a teacher is granted leave without pay, then the teacher is entitled to a position commensurate with the teacher’s qualifications and experience on the teacher’s return. Specific duties will be mutual agreement.

28.4 Award entitlements

Leave without pay does not break continuity of employment but is not to be taken into account in calculating the period of service for any purpose of this award where the period of leave without pay is in excess of ten working days in a school year.