Temporary teachers are employed by boards of management to replace permanent teachers for periods of unpaid leave of absence such as career break, unpaid maternity leave and parental leave. Substitute teachers are employed by boards of management to replace permanent teachers for periods of paid leave of absence such as sick leave and maternity leave.
With regard to the specific case referred to by the Deputy, if the permanent teacher concerned is on paid leave, her replacement must be employed as a substitute teacher. In the event of the permanent teacher taking unpaid leave, her replacement may be appointed as a temporary teacher for the period of unpaid leave.