Regulation 6 Allowable breaks from eligible employment

(1)

Notwithstanding regulations 4 (1) (c) and 5, a person who has ceased to be an eligible teacher shall become eligible where—

(a)

he recommences eligible employment;

(b)

he ceased to be in eligible employment for any reason other than that mentioned in paragraph (2)(b);

(c)

the period during which he was not an eligible teacher for that reason does not exceed 12 months in relation to any single break from eligible employment; and

(d)

the period during which he was not an eligible teacher for that reason does not exceed 36 months in total.

(2)

Notwithstanding regulations 4 (1) (c) and 5, a person who has ceased to be an eligible teacher shall become eligible where—

(a)

he recommences eligible employment;

(b)

he ceased to be in eligible employment for the purpose of caring for any child for whom he has parental responsibility and with whom he has his home; and

(c)

the period during which he was not an eligible teacher for this purpose does not exceed 60 months in total.

(3)

For the purposes of this regulation a person may cease eligible employment more than once.