Under what circumstances can I take a career break?
Answer
Applications for career breaks will be considered under the following circumstances:
- To undertake caring responsibilities. Please note that these provisions are in addition to the separate policies for maternity, adoption, paternity, shared and compassionate leave
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To undertake a period of further full-time education/training, which should be relevant to the employment of the member of staff. Please note that these provisions are in addition to the Academic Research and Education Leave (Sabbatical) policy
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To undertake a period of voluntary service either in the UK or overseas
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To accompany a partner, employed by the University, who is working in the UK or overseas
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To support personal development and career stage
A career break will not normally be granted to allow an employee to take up alternative employment or start their own business or consultancy. This list is not exhaustive and there may be occasions of exceptional circumstance that will be considered by the University.
A link to the Career Break policy can be found below.