Frequently Asked Questions

Created on: 10 Jul 2025 | Last modified: 10 Sep 2025

*Please note this page is still under construction*

Pay

1. Where can I find the HR Payslip Guide?

The HR Payslip Guide can be found on the Orb as well as at this link.

MyHR can be accessed at this link

 

2. There is a discrepency with my pay, what can I do?

 

3. I have a question about my taxes related to my pay with CEC, who can I talk to?

 

4. Who can answer questions about my pension or planning for retirement?

 

5. I work part time, how can I calculate my public holidays and/or required in-service days?

 

6. I was signed off sick during the holidays, am I owed any backpay for this time?

 

Contracts

1. Am I eligible for permanency? 

 

2. Can I apply for a permanent post during my probation year?

 

3. I work part time, how much of my school's WTA do I need to take part in?

 

4. I work part time, how many Inset days do I need to complete?

If you do not work on your school's Inset days, you are required to do a pro-rata number of Inset days. You can use the calculator to determine the exact number (or partial number) you need to undertake. The current year’s calculator can be found on the Orb or on the Edinburgh EIS website under LNCT Agreements.

You should agree with your SLT in advance which of the days (or hours) you will attend based on what works best with your schedule and how many hours you need to complete for your part time contract.

 

 

Health and Wellbeing in the Workplace

1. Can I ask my employer to make reasonable adjustments at work?

 

2. Am I eligible for Access to Work?

If you’re disabled or have a physical or mental health condition that makes it hard for you to do your job, you can:

·         talk to your employer about changes they must make in your workplace;

·         get extra help from Access to Work, including mental health support.

More information can be found here.

 

3. What insurances does the EIS offer if I've had an incident at school?

Information about all Insurances can be found here.

 

Supply

1. How do I join the Edinburgh supply list?

Leave

1. What is my maternity entitlement if I am not on a permanent contract?

 

2. Is there any penalty if I choose to leave my job during or after my maternity leave?

 

3. If I apply for special leave, am I entitled to pay for that day?

Reps

1. I am thinking about running to be an EIS Rep at my school. What do I need to know/do?