Staff leave

The leave pages let staff apply for time off, and let the people responsible approve it. They are under Human Resource → Leave, and need a plan that includes human resources.

Setting up leave categories

For school admins. Open Leave → Category and add the kinds of leave your school gives, such as Annual, Sick or Maternity. For each role, set how many days a year each category allows. Staff can only apply for the categories set up for their role.

Applying for leave

For every member of staff. Open Leave → My Application:

1. Choose the type of leave.
2. Choose the from and to dates.
3. Give a reason, and attach a supporting document if you have one, such as a doctor's note.
4. Submit.

You can withdraw an application while it is still pending.

Leave days are counted from the first day to the last day inclusive, including weekends.

Approving leave

For staff who manage leave. Open Leave → Manage Application. Filter by role, then approve or reject each pending application.

An administrator can also record leave directly for someone. It is saved as approved.

Leave report

Reports → Human Resource → Leave Reports shows leave by date range and role, with counts of applications, approved, pending and rejected. A paperclip marks applications with a document attached.

Common issues

My application is refused. Either you do not have enough days left in that category this year, or the dates overlap with leave you already have.

The leave type I need is not offered. It has not been set up for your role. Ask your school admin.