School staffing

Relief staff, staff leave, and health and safety information for schools.

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Finding relief staff: The Ministry can help you find and fund relief staff for your school
Relief staff funding: Relief staff funding. For boards and principals at schools affected by the Christchurch earthquakes
Leave for school staff: If staff need leave because of the earthquake, they may be eligible for sick leave, bereavement leave or disregarded sick leave
Absence without leave: If a staff member isn’t coming to work and hasn’t been in touch with the school, boards can take steps to deal with this
Health and safety advice: Guidance to support boards of trustees and school staff make safe, sensible and practical decisions for their own and others’ health and wellbeing