Teachers’ Main Redeployment Panel – Update 22nd April 2016
24th April 2016 | What's New
The following update was published on the Department’s website on 22nd April 2016: There are currently a total of 46 surplus permanent/CID holding teachers on panels for redeployment to vacancies in other schools. Click here for the latest summary list for each of the individual redeployment panels. Please note that the next update of this summary […]Read More →
“Registration of Schools with the Charities Regulator – Frequently Asked Questions”
18th April 2016 | What's New
The Charities Regulatory Authority has published a Primary Schools User Guide to assist schools in the registration process. “Registration of Schools with the Charities Regulator – Frequently Asked Questions” has been published by CPSMA and can be accessed hereRead More →
Receptionist / Secretary Post
8th April 2016 | What's New
Applications are sought for Post of Receptionist / Secretary. Please see below Advertisement and Application Form Advertisement for Receptionist / Secretary Application Form for Receptionist / SecretaryRead More →
Registration of Schools with the Charities Regulator
Registration of Schools with the Charities Regulator The Charities Regulatory Authority (CRA) has been working in partnership with the Department of Education and Skills (DES) in an effort to facilitate the smooth registration of schools under the Charities Act 2009. The CRA have now finalised their IT systems and database with pre-populated school information from […]Read More →
Main Panel Update
7th April 2016 | What's New
Number of Surplus Permanent Teachers on Main Panels on 6 April 2016 Update on Teacher Allocations and Redeployment Panels at primary level for 2016/17 school year Position @ 6 April 2016 Read More →
Office Closure
23rd March 2016 | What's New
Members are advised that the CPSMA office is closed from Thursday 24th March 2016 to Friday 1st April 2016 inclusive. The office will re-open on Monday 4th April 2016.Read More →
School Management Advisor Seconded Post
8th March 2016 | What's New
CPSMA are currently seeking applications for School Management Advisor Seconded Pos Application Form for Schools Management AdvisorRead More →
Intentional Catholic Schools – Hubs of God’s Mercy- Archbishop Eamon Martin
Intentional Catholic Schools – Hubs of God’s Mercy- Archbishop Eamon MartinRead More →
Reverend Dr. Tom Deenihan, General Secretary’s Report at CPSMA AGM February 26th, 2016
26th February 2016 | What's New
Please click here to read Reverend Dr. Tom Deenihan’s General Secretary Report .Read More →
Office Closure
25th February 2016 | What's New
Members are advised that the CPSMA office will be closed on Friday 26th February, as the Annual General Meeting of the organisation will take place on that date. The office will re-open on Monday 29th January 2016.Read More →
General Secretary Post
18th February 2016 | What's New
CPSMA invites applications for the position of General Secretary. Please see https://www.tes.com/jobs/vacancy/general-secretary-ireland-393500 For full job specifications.Read More →
Seniority Circular 0015/2016
12th February 2016 | What's New
The Department of Education and Skills has published Circular 0015/2016, “Seniority of Teachers”. Click on the following link to access the circular: cl0015_2016 Read More →
The Protected Disclosures Act 2014
The Protected Disclosures Act 2014 (the ‘Act’) became law on 15th July 2014. The Act places a requirement on every public body (which includes schools) to establish and maintain procedures for the making of protected disclosures by workers who are, or were employed, by the public body and for dealing with such disclosures. The purpose […]Read More →
Board Finances and the Role of the Treasurer
5th February 2016 | Training, 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 a venue […]Read More →
Update on forthcoming Statutory Vetting arrangements
1st February 2016 | What's New
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) has published an update in relation to Vetting requirements which sets out, inter alia, the following; While the finalised timeline for commencement of the Vetting Act is not yet known, the Department is confirming to school authorities and registered teachers that Circular 0063/2010 will continue to apply at least […]Read More →
Staffing Schedule 2016/2017
The Department of Education and Skills has published Circular 0007/2016, “Staffing arrangements in Primary Schools for the 2016/17 school year”. Please click on the following link to access the Circular: Circular 0007/2016Read More →
Workshops for schools on Monitoring and Reporting energy use
11th January 2016 | What's New
Did you know that all Public Bodies, including schools, have a statutory obligation to monitor and report energy use? The National Energy Efficiency Action Plan to 2020 has set the Public Sector a target to improve energy efficiency by 33% and to lead by example. Public sector bodies, including school, are required to report annually […]Read More →
Earlier NCSE application date for SNA support and Resource Hours
22nd December 2015 | What's New
Earlier NCSE application date for SNA support and Resource Hours – 29th February 2016 The NCSE guidelines for primary and post primary schools for the 2016/2017 school year will be published on www.ncse.ie in early January. The keys dates will be: 18 January 2016 – deadline for return of the Confirmation of Leavers Forms. The […]Read More →
UPDATE ON FORTHCOMING STATUTORY VETTING ARRANGEMENTS
21st December 2015 | What's New
The Department of Education and Skills (DES) has published an update in relation to Vetting requirements which sets out, inter alia, the following; While the finalised timeline for commencement of the Vetting Act is not yet known, the Department is confirming to school authorities and registered teachers that Circular 0063/2010 will continue to apply at […]Read More →
CPSMA expresses concern regarding proposals by the Minister for Education & Skills on religious education
10th December 2015 | What's New
CPSMA expresses concern regarding proposals by the Minister for Education & Skills on religious education In response to the announcement by the Minister for Education & Skills Jan O’Sullivan, Father Tom Deenihan, General Secretary of the Catholic Primary School Management Association (CPSMA), said that while he was surprised by the Minister’s announcement regarding Rules 68 […]Read More →
