JNC Teacher Booker update - 09 06 26

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Renfrewshire Joint Negotiating Committee for Teachers 
To: Joint Negotiating Committee 
On: 09 June 2026 
Report by 
Joint Secretary (Management Side) 
Teacher Booker – Update
1. Summary
1.1. Concern was expressed by the Joint Secretary (Teachers’) that
communication shared with supply teachers in relation to notice periods was
at variance with SNCT terms and conditions. 
1.2. This was explored by management (AH) and alterations to circulated
communication made as required. 
2. Background
2.1. Teacher Booker was introduced as a means of allowing schools to effectively
source required temporary cover and for supply teachers to have sight of and
gain deployment, with awareness in advance of the potential duration of
deployment and therefore allocation.  
2.2. There is, however, a recognised indefinite nature of the potential duration of
many deployments for a variety of reasons; for example, a job may require to
be extended beyond the stated end date if the substantive post holder does
not return as planned. Conversely, in some instances a need for cover may
come to an end ahead of the stated end date e.g. if the post holder returns to
work sooner than expected from sickness absence.
2.3. A statement to this effect, that is allowing for the fact that -  in some instances
a period of deployment may end ahead of the stated end date - has been
included in communication to all supply teachers registered on Teacher
Booker to undertake supply cover in Renfrewshire.
2.4. Where either circumstance arises, either extension or earlier than anticipated
ending of a period of deployment, emphasis has been placed on prompt and
considered communication - by way of explanation - from head teachers to
those undertaking a given deployment and therefore impacted by extension or
reduction.
3. Recommendation
3.1. Members are asked to note this resolution of the issue raised.