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Additional Assistant Principal Posts to Return This September

10/04/2025

Following intensive engagement by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) in recent weeks, the Department of Education and Youth has today published Circular 27/2025. The publication of this Circular will see the return of 110 Assistant principal I posts and 251 Assistant Principal II posts. The revised table of Posts of Responsibility ensures that a … Continued

INTO Welcomes Report on Children’s Online Safety

09/04/2025

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has today welcomed the publication of the Online Safety Monitor 2025, a significant new report from the Children’s Rights Alliance, which casts a stark light on the dangers facing pupils in the digital world.

Plan Your Future: Register for the INTO Retirement Planning Seminar in Dublin this May

08/04/2025

INTO Retirement Planning seminars and webinars are delivered by a team of experts and are specifically tailored for primary teachers who are contemplating retirement. We advise members considering retirement to attend a seminar or webinar at least a year prior to their proposed retirement date. Registration is now open for our final Retirement Planning Seminar … Continued

Fixed term vacancy – Official in INTO Head Office

07/04/2025

Applications are invited for a temporary (Fixed Term contract) Official position in the INTO. Full Job Description and Terms and conditions are available on request.

Postponement of Maternity Leave in the Event of Serious Illness

04/04/2025

INTO welcomes the publication yesterday of Information Note TC0001/2025, which provides for the postponement of maternity leave when a teacher is receiving treatment for a serious health condition.

Climate Action Summer Works Scheme

31/03/2025

The Department of Education has announced the launch of a new Climate Action Summer Works Scheme (CASWS), aimed at supporting schools in planning and delivering environmentally focused projects.

INTO meeting with Minister for Special Education and Inclusion

25/03/2025

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has today attended an introductory meeting with the Minister of State for Special Education and Inclusion, Michael Moynihan T.D. The meeting was sought by the union to discuss a wide range of issues pertinent to primary and special education.

INTO Condemns Killing of Teachers in Gaza Strikes

20/03/2025

The Irish National Teachers' Organisation (INTO) is appalled and deeply saddened by the killing of teachers and other humanitarian workers in the latest Israeli strikes on Gaza, as reported by the United Nations today.

New Series 3 of Teacher Talk with the INTO!

18/03/2025

INTO has launched series 3 of Teacher Talk with the INTO this week. Episode 1 is based on a timely topic entitled: ‘Getting to Grips with Your Career Break or Job Share’.