Staff availability

The new Timetabling Policy and Code of Practice make reference to two different methods of recording staff availability:

• Flexible Working Arrangements (FWAs) are contractual arrangements relating to your hours of work that will be factored into the construction of the timetable as a “hard constraint” (an immovable requirement).

• The new Teaching Availability Arrangement (TAA) process provides a mechanism for a member of staff to request not to be timetabled to teach at certain times. TAAs will be factored into the construction of the timetable for the forthcoming academic year as a “soft constraint” (a preference, to be prioritised if possible but not guaranteed).

Visit the links below to find out more about FWAs and TAAs.