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—
(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.