Northern Ireland teachers unite for fair pay
22/02/2023
In a long-running industrial action campaign in Northern Ireland, teachers withdrew their labour yesterday in a half-day strike designed to encourage the Department of Education to return to negotiations.
Further pay increases to be paid on 16 March
20/02/2023
The Department of Education has issued Circular 0007/23, which outlines the application of a 2% pay increase to the salaries of all teachers from 1 March 2023. The increase is due to appear in the pay issue on 16 March.
New Curriculum Framework requires supports, time, resources
20/02/2023
The Department of Education sent initial information regarding the new Primary Curriculum Framework to schools today. Following its official launch next month, a circular will issue providing further detail
Two paid intern positions for 2023/2024
20/02/2023
The INTO invites applications for two positions as paid interns for the school year 2023/24 located at INTO Head Office, Dublin 1. Remote work may be available in line with INTO Head Office policy. Closing date: 5pm, Monday, 6 March, 2023.
Common sense prevails on Summer CPD for teachers
14/02/2023
Following a robust intervention by the INTO and other summer course providers, the Department of Education has agreed to a number of adjustments to the plans for the 2023 summer course programme.
Vere Foster Lecture 2022: Now available online
13/02/2023
The 2022 annual Vere Foster Lecture, entitled 'What would an all-island education system look like? What are the initial steps to it?', is now available to view online.
Senior Official vacancy – INTO Head Office
13/02/2023
A vacancy has arisen in the Conditions of Employment and Leadership section of the INTO for a Senior Official based in INTO Head Office in Dublin.
March 31 deadline for Teacher Fee refunds
08/02/2023
The closing date for the Teacher Fee Refund Scheme is March 31. Applications are only accepted for courses/part of courses completed from 1 September 2021 to 31 August 2022.
INTO survey exposes teacher burnout
07/02/2023
The INTO has today published a startling and sobering report on teachers' and school leaders' workload showing the 'huge strain' they are under in primary and special schools.