Policies and procedures

Becoming a parent is a very special period in your life and we believe that all parents should have the opportunity to spend time with their new child, regardless of whether they're the primary or secondary carer.  

What we offer:

• Maternity leave: We offer an enhancement of up to 63 weeks off which can start 11 weeks before the expected week of childbirth. 
• Maternity, and adoption pay: Up to 39 weeks' pay (up to 14 weeks* at normal pay, plus up to 25 weeks at Statutory Maternity Pay rate or 90% of normal salary, whichever is lowest). *This is reduced to eight weeks if you don't return to work for at least three months after your maternity leave.
• Partner support leave and pay: If your partner's going to have a baby or is going to be the main adopter of a child, you can be eligible for up to one week at normal pay plus one week at statutory paternity pay rate. 
• Shared parental leave and pay: If you or your partner have a baby, or you adopt a child, you may be eligible to share up to 50 weeks' enhanced shared parental leave and 39 weeks’ pay (up to 14 weeks’ full pay, followed by 25 weeks at the statutory rate). 
• Neonatal care leave: If your baby requires care in a neonatal unit for more than seven days within 28 days of birth, then you may be entitled to up to 12 weeks neonatal care leave and pay. 

Teaching colleagues

Entitlements are outlined in the SNCT Handbook, section 7 family leave.