Q - Is my subject area covered by the 38 weeks TTR maximum?

A - 38 weeks maximum teaching related duties are regardless of subject. nurse, scientists, artist, business studies, engineer, computer scientist. Every subject and discipline its always 38 weeks maximum.

Q - Is it right that my Course Leader is allocating me work?

A - Course Leader is not a management role. Principal Lecturers Staffing and Resources and HoDs are responsible for putting together staffing timetables throughout the year.

Q - Can my HoD/Dean dictate when I take my Annual Leave (AL)?

A - It is considered an acceptable request for your HoD/Dean to encourage you to take leave at certain points in the year (e.g. Easter & Christmas), but it they should not reasonably refuse to grant you 6 weeks continuous leave over the summer should you request it.

Q - Would taking AL during term time 'extend' my 38 weeks?

A - if you are on leave then you are not engaging in teaching or teaching related (TTR) activities so would be expected to do these weeks at some other point in the academic year, the same applies to RSA. You contractually obliges to work for 38 weeks at TTR duties.

Q: Do I need to be accessible via email whilst on RSA?

A: yes, you are required to be contactable. Which means you should be checking your emails at least once a day. We recommend that you check them at the beginning or end of play to avoid potential distraction.

Q: can I be asked to go to the office whilst on RSA?

A: your RSA leave should only be disrupted in the event of a business critical issue taking place.  

Q: do I have to be on campus during my RSA?

A: No  

Q: Can I asked for a UCU rep to attend a meeting with management for support?

A: yes

Q: Do I have to engage in marketing recruitment activities during the working week and at weekends?

A: all academic members of staff can be asked to engaged in marketing and recruitment activities for up to 6 Saturdays in a given academic year. These activities should recorded in the workload system and a lieu day should be agreed prior to the event taking place should the activity fall on a Saturday.

Q: Do I have to work evenings (5pm-9pm)?

A: Academic members of staff can be required to work evenings (5pm-9pm) for up to two nights a weeks. However, there are potential adjustments for members of staff who have kids below 6 years old.