INTO joins global calls for ceasefire in Middle East
17/11/2023
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) stands united with fellow trade unions in condemning the recent loss of life in the Middle East. We condemn the killing of children, teachers and civilians in Gaza, the occupied Palestinian territories and Israel together with the destruction of vital infrastructure including schools.
Supplementary Panel applications now open
16/11/2023
The DE has today published Circular 57/23, which sets out the conditions and application process for access to the Supplementary Panel for recruitment to permanent positions arising for the 2024/25 school year.
‘Play and Creativity’ focus of forthcoming Education Conference
13/11/2023
The 2023 INTO Consultative Conference on Education will take place on Friday 17 and Saturday 18 November, focusing on the theme of Play and Creativity.
Droichead extended to Supply Panel and Principal Release Day Clusters
09/11/2023
Following representations made by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO), in the context of widespread teacher vacancies in primary and special schools, the Teaching Council is introducing a timebound measure to enable newly qualified teachers (NQTs) employed on supply panels or in principal release time posts, to complete the Droichead process.
Survey highlights acute teacher shortages impacting vulnerable children
06/11/2023
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO), in conjunction with the Irish Primary Principals’ Network (IPPN) and the Catholic Primary Schools Management Association (CPSMA) today published the results of an extensive survey highlighting an unprecedented level of vacant teaching posts in primary and special schools.
Official Vacancy in Conditions of Employment and Leadership
06/11/2023
Applications are invited for the role of temporary Official in the Conditions of Employment and Leadership section in INTO Head Office. The closing date is Monday, 20 November at 12 noon.
Unions call for menstrual and menopause supports
25/10/2023
Ireland's largest trade unions have called for employers and the Government to implement mandatory workplace menstrual and menopausal policies, following the launch of the 'Stop the Stigma' position paper.
School communities in Gaza must be protected
17/10/2023
Children and families in Gaza have practically run out of food, water, electricity, medicine, and safe access to hospitals following recent hostilities. The INTO joins Education International and the Irish government in calling for restraint.
Pay increases being received today
12/10/2023
Pay increases under Review of Building Momentum are being received by members in salary issued today, including a 1.5% increase or €750, whichever is greater, to all scale points and a 1.5% increase to all allowances including qualification and promoted posts.