Teaching Contract Template

How to Get Out of a Teaching Contract?

Getting out of a Teaching Contract is something that all teachers come across during their teaching career, usually because they have found a new job elsewhere. However, it is important to approach this in the correct way in order to not develop any conflicts and to ensure that you will not suffer any consequences, which could negatively impact your whole career.

The formal way to get out of a Teaching Contract is to ask your employer to release you from it. Generally, employers agree to a release, especially if there are serious grounds such as a medical issue or family problems.

Remember, a school would need to find an appropriate replacement if you decide to leave. This is a process that takes time - so the more time you give your employer, the more likely they are to comply with the release.

Ideally, however, if you do plan on breaking a contract - do so over the summer period, before the academic year beings. This will give your employer sufficient time to find a suitable replacement.

What Happens if You Break a Teaching Contract?

Breaking a Teaching Contract can have severe repercussions, especially if this is done during the academic year. Unless you can get out of a contract by asking for release, you may be faced with some serious issues and penalties.

Of course, all this information is included in the contract so make sure you study it thoroughly.

• One of the most serious consequences can result in your teaching certificate being suspended . This means that you will no longer be able to teach until your certificate is reinstated. This is a lengthy and unpleasant process that can definitely be avoided;
• In almost all contracts, it states that if a teacher breaks a contract, they will be expected to pay a fine . This fine is related to the financial losses encountered when searching for a new replacement teacher. However, this process also works vice versa. If a teacher is fired and there is a breach of contract, the teacher can be expected to receive financial compensation;
• Receiving a letter of censure is also one of the consequences of breaking a Teaching Contract . Although it has no legal repercussions, it is still definitely unpleasant to have such a letter on your record. This will also serve as a red flag for other potential employers and can make it difficult for a teacher to move up the career ladder.

These disputes can easily be avoided if you plan your leave over the summer break. Most of the time, contracts are valid for one academic year, with the option to renew them for the next academic year. If this is the case and you have found another job, do not renew the contract. This will ensure that you face no sanctions as you have not broken the contract.

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• Teacher Evaluation Form for Students;
• Teacher Evaluation Form for Administrators;
• Child Care Contract Template.