Workload
Directed Time is mandatory and can take up to 1,265 hours in a year.
Directed Time (or Working Time) does not apply to Headteachers, Deputy Headteachers, Assistant Headteachers, Advanced Skills teachers, Fast Track teachers.
It does apply to full time teachers. Teachers who are part time have Directed Time in proportion to their part time hours, e.g. a teacher contracted for 0.5 full time equivalent would have 632.5 hours Directed Time, etc.
Directed Time must be taken during the 195 days per academic year that full time teachers are available to work, pro rated for part time teachers.
A teacher shall not be required under their contract as a teacher to undertake midday supervision, and shall be allowed a break of reasonable length either between school sessions or between the hours of 12 noon and 2.00pm.
A teacher shall work such additional hours as may be needed to enable them to discharge effectively their professional duties, including, in particular, the marking of pupils’ work, the writing of reports on pupils and the preparation of lessons, teaching material and teaching programmes. The amount of time required for this purpose beyond the 1,265 hours and the times outside the 1,265 specified hours at which duties shall be performed shall not be defined by the employer but shall depend upon the work needed to discharge the teacher’s duties.
Directed time can take up to 1,265 hours in a year – NOT MORE!
What is included in Directed Time – 1,265 hours
Teaching
Planning and preparing courses and lessons
Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
Promoting the general progress and well-being of pupils in their care
Providing guidance and advice to pupils on educational and social matters
Making records and reports on personal and social needs of pupils
Communicating and consulting with parents
Communicating with bodies outside of school as necessary
Participating in Appraisal
Undertaking professional development
Participating in the schools preparation and development of courses, teaching material, methods of teaching and assessment
Participating in meetings which relate to curriculum, administration or organisation, including pastoral arrangements
Cover for absent staff as required up to a maximum of 38 hours (subject to the rarely cover agreement)
If the teacher has a management responsibility to undertake that role
What is NOT included in Directed Time
Travelling to and from work
Lunch Break
Download the Excel file below to input your hours, form and time spent. Teachers times will vary but this may give you an idea of how many hours you are actually working.