Suffolk NUT has published parts of the Burgundy Book on this website, as a service to members. Although all teachers should have access to a copy of this book at school, many schools have not purchased it. It contains important information for teachers, particular the sick pay and maternity arrangements.
| Section 1: | Introduction | 1 | ||
| Paragraph 3 | Statement of Particulars | 2 | ||
| Section 2: | Definitions | 3 | ||
| Section 3: | Appointment, Resignation: Retirement | Paragraph 2 | Teachers resigning their appointments | 4 |
| Paragraph 3 | Deduction of salary | 5 | ||
| Paragraph 4 | Period of notice and termination of contracts | 5 | ||
| Paragraph 5 | Medical grounds | 5 | ||
| Paragraph 6 | Retirement | 6 | ||
| Paragraph 7 | Maternity | 6 | ||
| Section 4: | Sick Pay Scheme | Paragraph 1 | Leave of absence | 7 |
| Paragraph 2 | Sick pay and leave | 7 | ||
| Paragraph 3 | Sick pay | 7 | ||
| Paragraph 4 | Sick leave year | 8 | ||
| Paragraph 5 | Deductions from sick pay | 8 | ||
| Paragraph 6 | Termination of employment during a period of sick pay | 9 | ||
| Paragraph 7 | School closure periods | 9 | ||
| Paragraph 8 | Conditions | 10 | ||
| Paragraph 9 | Absences arising from accidents, injury or assault at work | 10 | ||
| Paragraph 10 | Contact with infectious diseases | 11 | ||
| Paragraph 11 | Absences caused by negligence | 12 | ||
| Section 5: | Maternity Scheme | Paragraph 1 | To whom this scheme applies | 13 |
| Paragraph 2 | Initial obligations on the teacher | 13 | ||
| Paragraph 3 | Ante-natal care | 13 | ||
| Paragraph 4 | Rights of the teacher to time off from work (Maternity Leave) | 14 | ||
| Paragraph 5 | Subsequent obligations on the teacher | 14 | ||
| Paragraph 6 | Return to work | 15 | ||
| Paragraph 7 | Noticication of return to work | 15 | ||
| Paragraph 8 | Maternity Pay | 16 | ||
| Paragraph 9 | Relationship with sickness | 17 | ||
| Paragraph 10 | Definitions | 17 | ||
| Paragraph 11 | Other absences | 17 | ||
| Paragraph 12 | Adoption | 17 | ||
| Paragraph 13 | Other provisions | 17 | ||
| Section 6: | Other Leave | Paragraph 1 | Leave for examinations | 18 |
| Paragraph 2 | Leave for jury and other public service | 18 | ||
| Paragraph 3 | Leave for accredited representatives of recognised teachers' organisations | 18 | ||
| Paragraph 4 | Leave for other purposes | 18 | ||
| Section 7: | Grievance and Disciplinary Procedures, etc | 19 | ||
| Section 8: | Miscellaneous Conditions | Paragraph 1 | Insurance for the teacher | 20 |
| Paragraph 2 | Travelling allowances for teachers | 21 | ||
| Paragraph 3 | Teachers and the school meals service | 21 | ||
| Paragraph 4 | Additional arrangements for teachers in residential special schools and social service establishments providing education | 22 | ||
| Paragraph 5 | Boarding establishments associated with primary and secondary schools | 22 | ||
| Paragraph 6 | Conditions of employment | 22 | ||
| APPENDICES | I | Premature retirement compensation | 23 | |
| II | Memorandum of agreement for the release of teachers | 36 | ||
| III | Agreement on facilities for representatives of recognised teachers' organisations | 40 | ||
| IV | Relations between teachers' organisations and LEAs: Collective disputes procedures | 45 | ||
| V | Insurance and travelling allowances | 55 | ||
| VI | Teachers and the school meals service | 55 | ||
| Joint Commentary | by the NEOST (National Employers Organisation for School Teachers) and the six teacher Unions | 61 | ||