Additional entitlements for school staff
Be aware that teachers and support staff may have additional entitlements (on top of the statutory entitlements set out below) because of national conditions of service, or as part of their contracts.
Maintained schools
- The Conditions of Service for School Teachers in England and Wales (the Burgundy Book) covers conditions of service for most teachers
- The National Joint Council for Local Government Services National Agreement on Pay and Conditions of Service (the Green Book) covers conditions of service for most support staff
Download the Burgundy Book and Green Book from the National Education Union (NEU)'s website.
We summarise the main additional entitlements in these articles:
- Sick pay for teachers and support staff
- Maternity leave and pay for teachers and support staff
Academies
However, some staff may be entitled to the conditions covered in the Burgundy or Green Book. For example, if their employment