purdyamos Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I did thanks and from the quistion the poster is asking about how many days off you can get if you got married during term time. My answer was who would want to as most people will be at work. I think it was a fair reply . Don't rant at me Jibbs. Go and read the OP's post (it's #20) where she plainly states exactly how many guests there are going to be. Then read your previous post and you'll understand why I said what I did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHelper Posted February 17, 2008 Author Share Posted February 17, 2008 Good points but yes, we will have two witnesses and us due to family issues and disputes, its far better for us and less stressful. I don't think its fair to have to have our wedding in the school holidays because eveyone has their own personal circumstances in life and it may not fit that way. Anyway, it is as it is. I'm marrying a Teacher so be it. Thanks xxx Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heyesey Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I don't think its fair to have to have our wedding in the school holidays because eveyone has their own personal circumstances in life and it may not fit that way. I don't think it's fair that my partner is a cripple through no fault of her own, but - hey, guess what? - life isn't fair. Suck on it. You choose to be a teacher, you know when your holidays are going to be, and you know you can't alter them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIVA Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I would contact the local union rep for the teaching union of your husband to be, and ask for clarification as to what the newest guidelines are. Either way, he will have to make a case in writing to the governors and probably relinquish pay for however long he wants off. If he knows someone suitable to cover for the period who would be willing to say they would cover, and he agrees to provide suitable work, then this can only help your case. Good luck. I don't see why anyone should not be allowed to get married on the day of their choosing, no matter what their profession. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fiat500 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 Good job footballers don't all take Saturday's off during football season to get married! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amanda1 Posted February 17, 2008 Share Posted February 17, 2008 I think Diva is right. You would need to make a request to the governors/Head of the school for unpaid leave. It would be unpaid leave as they would have to pay a supply teacher to cover the class/teaching commitments. Effectively, the saving they make from not paying you, goes to pay the substitute teacher. In my experience, I have known people take a week off on unpaid leave but it is entirely based on the Heads discretion and factors such as your attendance or similar previous requests will probably be taken into account. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HappyHelper Posted February 19, 2008 Author Share Posted February 19, 2008 Thanks all for your varied comments. Everyone should have the choice when and how they get married regardless of their profession as some agree, luckily we got a friday around the time we wanted. Sometimes it is not just as simple as wanting a certain day but everyone has different personal circumstances and situations. Its not a simple as you think. Thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIVA Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Glad it worked out. Have a lovely day. Congratulations to you both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alex3659 Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 Good job footballers don't all take Saturday's off during football season to get married! when my cousin played for sheffield united 31 years ago , he had to get married on a sunday it was the first sunday wedding i had ever heard of . it cost a lot more money they said. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Preacher Man Posted February 19, 2008 Share Posted February 19, 2008 i also know a teacher who goes to work for a demolition firm during the six weeks holidays . six weeks holiday pay plus working .it's swings and roundabouts. does the construction firm build play grounds? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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