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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

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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 →

Circular 0035/2016 Recruitment of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) – Supplementary Assignment Arrangements for the 2016/17 school year

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Circular 0035/2016 “Recruitment of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) – Supplementary Assignment  Arrangements for the 2016/17 school year” has been published by the Department of Education and Skills. You can access the circular here: Circular 0035/2016Read More →

Circular 0034/2016 Information in relation to Standardised Testing and Other Matters

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Circular 0034/2016 “Information in relation to Standardised Testing and Other Matters” has been published by the Department of Education and Skills. You can access the circular here: Circular 0034/2016      Read More →

Teachers’ Redeployment Panels – Update 18th May 2016

19th May 2016 | What's New

Teachers’ Redeployment Panels – Update 18th May 2016 The following update was published on the Department’s website on 18th May 2016: Panel Update 18 May 2016 Summary of Main Panel 18 May 2016 Summary of Supplementary Panel 18 May 2016   The next update will be published on Friday 20th May 2016Read More →

Primary Teacher Appointment and Re-Appointment Form [PTAF] 2016/2017

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Please note that the updated PTAF form for the 2016/2017 school year is now available at the following link: Appointment and Re-appointment of Primary Teachers 2016-2017-Includes Information Note  Read More →

Teachers’ Redeployment Panels – Update 6th May 2016

7th May 2016 | What's New

Teachers’ Redeployment Panels – Update 6th May 2016 The following update was published on the Department’s website on 6th May 2016: Panel Update 6th May 2016 Summary of Main Panel 6th May 2016 The next update will be published on Tuesday 17th May 2016    Read More →

*IMPORTANT UPDATE REGARDING COMMENCEMENT OF STATUTORY VETTING REQUIREMENTS

29th April 2016 | What's New

Circular 0031/2016 Commencement of Statutory Requirements for Garda Vetting and the associated FAQ have been published on the DES website. Please click here on the following link to view : http://www.education.ie/en/Schools-Colleges/Information/Garda-Vetting/Garda-Vetting.html      Read More →

Allocation of Resource Teaching Hours for September 2016

28th April 2016 | What's New

The National Council for Special Education (NCSE) has published the allocations of resource teaching hours to schools for the start of the 2016/2017 school year. Click here to view the NCSE’s Allocation to Primary SchoolsRead More →

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