16(1)The governing body may, in connection with any absence of the person for the time being holding any such post as is mentioned in paragraph 9—E+W
(a)engage, or
(b)make arrangements for the engagement of,
a person to provide his services as a teacher at the school otherwise than under a contract of employment with the local education authority.
(2)No person shall be engaged under sub-paragraph (1) unless he meets all the staff qualification requirements applicable in relation to a teacher in the post in which he would be acting as a temporary teacher.