Contractual leave vs teachers' holidays
Most public sector staff accrue a pot of annual leave days plus bank holidays where included in the total. Teachers take leave mainly in school holidays rather than a fixed day allowance; support staff in schools usually follow NJC-style leave. Always identify which framework applies to you.
Service-related increases
AfC increases leave after five and ten years of service. NJC and Civil Service have similar service bands. Part-time staff receive pro-rata days and hours based on contracted weekly hours versus full-time hours for the sector.
Part-year starters
New starters may receive a proportion of annual entitlement in year one depending on start date and employer qualifying rules. The calculators pro-rate where sector rules allow; HR confirms local practice.