Legislation Details
- Full Title: Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools
- Law Type: Cabinet Resolution
- Law Number: No. (46) of 2017
- Issued Date: 02 Nov 2017
- Effective Date: 30 Nov 2017
- Official Gazette: No. 624
- Sector: Education
- Status: Active
- Number of Articles: 11
- Chapters/Parts: 0
- Amendments: 1
Summary
This Cabinet Resolution establishes a financial reward system for reserve teachers in UAE public schools. It sets out the eligibility criteria, remuneration rates, and maximum weekly workload for reserve teachers across different subject areas and school stages. The resolution aims to provide a structured framework for compensating substitute teachers who fill in for absent or unavailable principal teachers during the academic year. This is significant for ensuring the continuity of education in public schools and supporting the UAE's efforts to maintain high-quality teaching standards. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools, 2017, Art. 1-5)
What is the scope and purpose of this law?
The scope of this Cabinet Resolution is to regulate the financial reward system for reserve teachers in UAE public schools. It applies to both female and male public schools. The purpose is to establish a standardized framework for compensating substitute teachers who are employed to cover vacancies resulting from the absence or unavailability of principal teachers during the academic year. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools, 2017, Art. 1)
What are the key definitions under this law?
The legislation does not provide any specific definitions.
What are the main obligations and requirements?
The main obligations and requirements under this Cabinet Resolution are:
- Reserve teachers must have the required qualifications and specializations as established by the Emirates School Education Corporation. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools, 2017, Art. 2(1))
- Priority for selection as a reserve teacher is given to UAE citizens, then children of female UAE citizens, and then citizens of other Gulf Cooperation Council countries. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools, 2017, Art. 2(1))
- Other nationalities may be employed as reserve teachers only if the categories mentioned above are not available. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools, 2017, Art. 2(2))
- Reserve teachers are to be used to cover vacancies during the academic year and in the absence or unavailability of the principal teacher. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools, 2017, Art. 2(3))
- Human resources procedures approved by the Federal Authority for Government Human Resources must be observed for those employed as reserve teachers. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools, 2017, Art. 2(4))
What licensing, registration, or approval requirements exist?
The legislation does not specify any licensing, registration, or approval requirements for reserve teachers.
What rights and protections does this law provide?
The main right provided by this Cabinet Resolution is the entitlement of reserve teachers to a financial reward for their work, as detailed in Article 3. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools, 2017, Art. 3)
Which authorities or bodies are responsible for enforcement?
The Emirates School Education Corporation is responsible for implementing the provisions of this Cabinet Resolution. The Chairman of the Emirates School Education Corporation Board of Directors is empowered to issue the necessary decisions to implement the law, including establishing a database of reserve teachers and modifying the list of subjects and their corresponding financial rewards. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools, 2017, Art. 4)
What are the penalties for non-compliance?
The legislation does not specify any penalties for non-compliance.
What fees, charges, or financial provisions are specified?
The key financial provisions in this Cabinet Resolution are:
- Reserve teachers are entitled to a financial reward for each working day or class, with the amount varying based on the school stage and subject taught. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools, 2017, Art. 3(1))
- The maximum number of classes per week is 30 for subjects and 5 working days for kindergartens. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools, 2017, Art. 3(2))
- The financial rewards are to be disbursed from the approved budget of the Emirates School Education Corporation. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools, 2017, Art. 3(3))
What exemptions or exceptions apply?
The legislation does not specify any exemptions or exceptions.
How are disputes resolved under this law?
The legislation does not provide any information on dispute resolution mechanisms.
What are the key deadlines and time limits?
The legislation does not specify any deadlines or time limits.
How does this law interact with other UAE legislation?
This Cabinet Resolution is issued pursuant to the following UAE laws:
- The Constitution
- Federal Law No. (1) of 1972, Concerning the Competences of Ministries and Powers of the Ministers, as amended
- Federal Decree-Law No. (11) of 2008, Concerning Federal Government Human Resources, as amended
- Federal Decree-Law No. (15) of 2016, Establishing Emirates School Education Corporation
- (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools, 2017, Preamble)
When did this law come into effect?
This Cabinet Resolution came into effect on 30 November 2017, the day following its publication in the Official Gazette No. 624. (Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools, 2017, Art. 5)
Source Documents
This article analyses Cabinet Resolution Concerning the Financial Reward System for the Reserve Teachers in Public Schools for legal research and educational purposes. For the purpose of interpretation and application, reference must be made to the original Arabic text. In case of conflict, the Arabic text prevails. This does not constitute legal advice.