Principals can help smooth the way for relievers by:

• Attaching helpful information to the relieveres letter of appointment confirmation such as timetables, programme information and the name and locations of key staff who can help and support the reliever in the school
• Setting aside some time at the beginning of the day or at a staff meeting for the staff to meet and welcome their colleague to the school
• Introduce the reliever to the NZEI Te Riu Roa worksite rep at the school
• Ensuring that the reliever knows the basic health and safety provisions in the school, eg evalucation procedures, location of staff facilities
• Being specific about any duty roster, ensuring that at all times a permanent staff member is on duty at the same time as a reliever

These are a few important ways to make sure that the employment relationship is fair, reasonable and safe at all times.

For more information see Relievers