Office Closure
28th October 2016 | What's New
CPSMA office will be closed on Tuesday 1st November and will re-open Wednesday 2nd November.Read More →
NCSE Round 2 Resource Teaching allocations
27th October 2016 | What's New
NCSE Round 2 Resource Teaching allocations Read More →
Update Vetting FAQs
14th October 2016 | What's New
The Department of Education and Skills has issued an update on outstanding vetting queries, as raised by CPSMA on behalf of school management. The updated FAQ [Questions 17, 18 & 19] addresses the following concerns: Student Teachers’ Teaching Practice Placement. Boards should note that student teachers who commenced their Initial Teaching Education after April 29th […]Read More →
CPSMA website Survey
12th October 2016 | What's New
CPSMA welcomes feedback on improving and upgrading our website . Please click on the link below for the short survey. CPSMA website Survey Read More →
Terms & Conditions of Employment for Registered Teachers in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools.
3rd October 2016 | What's New
The Department of Education and Skills has consolidated seven areas of Terms and Conditions of Employment for registered teachers in a newly published Web Book. The areas covered are listed as follows: Sick Leave Scheme Maternity Protection Entitlements Adoptive Leave Entitlements Career Break Scheme Job Sharing Scheme Parental Leave Entitlements Unpaid Leave This electronic book, […]Read More →
Board Finances and the Role of the Treasurer
19th September 2016 | What's New
CPSMA will be delivering “Board Finances and the role of the Treasurer” in a number of locations in the First Term. This module is geared towards Chairpersons and Treasurers, but will also be of benefit to School Principals and other Board Members. Boards are invited to send at least two Board members to […]Read More →
Paternity Leave Circulars for Teachers and SNAs
31st August 2016 | What's New
The Department of Education and Skills has published Circular 0057/2016 – Paternity Leave Scheme for Registered Teachers in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools and Circular 0058/2016 – Paternity Leave Scheme for Special Needs Assistants in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools These circulars can be accessed on the following links: Primary Circular 0057/2016 Primary […]Read More →
Circular 0056/2016 “Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 – 2018 (Haddington Road Agreement/ Lansdowne Road Agreement) Pay Increase for Primary Teachers”
26th August 2016 | What's New
The Department of Education and Skills has published Circular 0056/2016 “Public Service Stability Agreement 2013 – 2018 (Haddington Road Agreement/ Lansdowne Road Agreement) Pay Increase for Primary Teachers” Click here to access Circular 0056/2016Read More →
Office Closure
12th August 2016 | What's New
Members are advised that the CPSMA office will be closed on Monday 15th August [Feast of the Assumption of Our Lady] and re-opens on Tuesday 16th August.Read More →
NCSE Guidelines for Setting up and Organising Special Classes
9th August 2016 | News, What's New
The National Council for Special Education has published guidelines for Setting up and Organising Special Classes. These guidelines have been produced for Boards of Management and Principals of Primary and Post-Primary Schools. Please click on the following link to access the guidelines: Guidelines for Setting up and Organising Special Classes. The NCSE has also published […]Read More →
Circular 0049/2016 Post – 1 January 2011 New Entrant Special Needs Assistants – Recognition of Previous Public Service in another EU Member State
8th August 2016 | What's New
The Department of Education and Skills has published Circular 0049/2016 Post- 1 January 2011 New Entrant Special Needs Assistants – Recognition of Previous Public Service in another EU Member State Circular 0049/2016Read More →
Paternity Leave Update
The Department of Education and Skills has published the following update on Paternity Leave for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants With effect from the 01 September 2016, Teachers and Special Needs Assistants will be entitled to revised Paternity Leave Entitlements as follows: a period of two consecutive weeks paid leave will be available to a […]Read More →
Education / Research Executive Post
8th July 2016 | What's New
Applications for post of Education/ Research Executive for the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association (CPSMA) are sought from suitably qualified candidates. Closing date 22nd July at 12 noon. Advertisement for Education / Research Executive Application Form for Education / Research ExecutiveRead More →
Primary Circular 0042/2016: Review of Usage of Croke Park Hours – Amendment to Circular 0008/2011
1st July 2016 | What's New
The following Circular has been published by the Department of Education and Skills: Primary Circular 0042/2016: Review of Usage of Croke Park Hours – Amendment to Circular 0008/2011Read More →
Teachers’ Redeployment Panels – Update 20th June 2016
21st June 2016 | News, What's New
The following panel update was posted on the Department’s website on 20th June 2016: Panel Update 20 June 2016 Summary of Main Panel 20 June 2016 Summary of Supplementary Panel 20 June 2016 Please note that the next panel update will be published on Friday 24 June 2016. Read More →
Teachers’ Redeployment Panels – Update 10th June 2016
13th June 2016 | What's New
The following panel update was posted on the Department’s website on 10th June 2016: Panel Update 10 June 2016 Summary of Main Panel 10 June 2016 Summary of Supplementary Panel 10 June 2016Read More →
Teachers’ Redeployment Panels – Update 3rd June 2016
5th June 2016 | News, What's New
The following update was published on the Department’s website on 3rd June 2016: Primary Panel Update June 3rd 2016 Summary Main Panel June 3rd 2016 Summary Supplementary Panel June 3rd 2016Read More →
Teachers’ Redeployment Panels – Update 27th May 2016
30th May 2016 | What's New
Teachers’ Redeployment Panels – Update 27th May 2016 The following update was published on the Department’s website on 27th May 2016: Panel Update 27 May 2016 Summary of Main Panel 27 May 2016 Summary of Supplementary Panel 27 May 2016Read More →
Press Release : General Secretary Announcement
20th May 2016 | What's New
The Board of Catholic Primary Schools Management Association is pleased to announce the appointment of Seamus Mulconry as the new General Secretary of the C.P.S.M.A. Please click here to read the full press release. Read More →
