Requests for Unpaid and Paid Leave of Absence for non-Teaching staff

An employee may make a request through Core to your Line Manager – Core HR Guide on Requesting Special Leave  for unpaid leave of absence providing this period does not exceed one consecutive calendar month. If a longer period of unpaid leave is requested, a request must be submitted in writing and approved by the relevant Head of Service. Where an unpaid leave period is extended beyond one consecutive calendar month, consideration should be given to any potential impact on pension, annual leave abatement and continuous service. Employees should discuss with their line manager whether any other provision would be more suitable to allow the extended period of leave.

Requests for Unpaid and Paid Leave of Absence for Teaching staff

Where the application is for 2 days or less

The employee should follow the Core HR Guide on Requesting Special Leave  The Line Manager will receive an automated email from CoreHR advising that an application for Special Leave has been submitted.  The Line Manager should follow the CoreHR guide on Logging and Approving Your Team’s Special Leave

Where the application is for over 2 days

The employee should complete the Teachers Leave of Absence Form and submit to the Line Manager. The Line Manager should approve/decline the application and further escalate it to the Chief Education Officer for final consideration.  The application should be returned to the Line Manager, who in turn will communicate the decision to the employee. 

If the request has been approved, the Line Manager should ask the employee to follow the CoreHR Guide on Requesting Special Leave and then approve the request as detailed above.

Career Breaks for Teaching staff only

Where the application form is being used to apply for a Career Break, the form should be completed and authorised then forwarded to askhr@aberdeencity.gov.uk for processing in the HR Service Centre.  The leave SHOULD NOT be logged in CoreHR where the application is for a Career Break

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