How much annual leave do you get? This calculator shows leave entitlement for an UPS Teacher based on your sector's terms: days and hours, pro-rata for part-time, plus bank holidays. Use it to check your entitlement or plan time off.

Assumptions and pay data

Pay data: School Teachers' Pay (England). Main (M1–M6) and Upper (U1–U3) rest-of-England points uplifted 3.5% for September 2026 (STRB accepted). Leading Practitioner and Leadership interpolated as before. Support: NJC SCP 5–12 uplifted 3.3%. Formal STPCD circular expected October 2026.

  • Leave entitlement is based on your sector's terms (e.g. NHS AfC, NJC, Civil Service). Figures are illustrative; check your contract and employer for exact entitlement.
  • Part-time: we pro-rate by your contracted hours vs full-time hours for your sector.
  • Bank holidays: as per your sector (England & Wales typically 8). Scotland and Northern Ireland may differ.

Guide for UPS Teacher

This guide summarises contractual annual leave for UPS Teacher under School Teachers' Pay (England) at Schools. Part-time staff receive a pro-rata share based on contracted hours.

Annual leave for UPS Teacher

As UPS Teacher at Schools, annual leave usually follows School Teachers (STPCD). Bank holiday treatment varies; check whether they are included in the stated total. Part-time staff receive a pro-rata share based on contracted weekly hours.

Teachers

Teachers have directed time and take leave mainly in school holidays rather than a pot of annual leave days. Support staff in schools typically follow NJC leave terms.

Example scenario

Illustrative example at bottom of band (matches calculator defaults)

Default example inputs and illustrative outputs for UPS Teacher
Sector terms (example)School Teachers (STPCD)
Years of service (example)3
Annual leave days (example)
Hours (full-time example)

Annual Leave Calculator

You'll see:

  • Your annual leave entitlement in days and hours
  • Pro-rata for part-time and for partial years
  • Bank holidays and total time off

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Frequently asked questions

What does this annual leave calculator do?

It shows your annual leave entitlement in days and hours based on your sector's terms (e.g. NHS AfC, Civil Service, NJC). You enter your contracted hours and years of service; we apply the sector rules and pro-rate for part-time. Bank holidays are included where applicable.

Is my entitlement exactly as shown?

Figures are based on national or sector terms. Your employer may have local variations or different qualifying dates. Always check your contract and HR for exact entitlement.

How is part-time leave calculated?

We pro-rate by your contracted weekly hours vs the full-time hours for your sector (e.g. 37.5 for NHS AfC). So if you work 50% of full-time hours, you get 50% of the full-time leave days and hours.

What about teachers?

Teachers have directed time and take leave in school holidays rather than a set number of "annual leave" days. The calculator may show a message for teachers or support staff (who often follow NJC).

Do bank holidays count as leave?

It depends on your sector. Many public sector terms include bank holidays within the leave entitlement (e.g. England & Wales often 8); others add them on top. We show total time off where the dataset specifies it.

What if I've worked less than a full year?

We pro-rate by months of service where your sector rules allow. New starters may get a proportion of the annual entitlement; check your employer's qualifying period and how they calculate part-year leave.

As a UPS Teacher, where do the figures come from?

We use the leave rules for your sector (e.g. AfC, NJC, Civil Service). Your employer may have local agreements that improve on the minimum. Use this as a guide and confirm with your contract or HR.

Are the figures official?

No. They are based on published sector terms. Local agreements and qualifying dates vary. Always check your employer for definitive entitlement.

Do you store my information?

No. All inputs and results stay in your browser. We do not collect personal data.

Can I use this for term-time or part-year contracts?

The calculator uses full-time equivalent hours and sector leave days. Term-time or part-year staff may have different rules; your employer will confirm how leave is calculated for your contract.

About this role

What is an UPS Teacher?

A UPS Teacher is on the Upper Pay Range (UPR) of the teachers’ pay spine, usually after successful application. They have sustained high performance. Pay is on STPCD UPR.

Typical demands, progression and balance

UPR reflects experience and impact. Pay and satisfaction depend on school and role. Progression to TLR, lead practitioner or leadership is common.

What is my annual leave entitlement?

Use the calculator above to see your leave in days and hours, including pro-rata for part-time and bank holidays. Entitlements are based on your sector's terms; check your contract for exact figures.

Disclaimer

This calculator provides illustrative estimates only and is not financial or career advice. Pay rules and allowances can change. Always check your employer or official sources for definitive figures.