71AAppointment on probation—teachers

71A Appointment on probation—teachers (1) The appointment of a person as a teacher is subject to a period of probation under this section. (2) Probation begins on the day the person is appointed and is taken to be confirmed 18 months after the day the person is appointed unless— (3) The appointment may be confirmed any day after the day the officer is appointed if the head of service is satisfied that— (4) The appointment may be ended at any time before the appointment is confirmed, or taken to be confirmed, if the head of service is satisfied on reasonable grounds that 1 or more of the unsuitability criteria applies to the officer. teacher means a person who holds an office classified as a teacher under the management standards or a relevant industrial instrument.