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Department of Education: Public Consultation on 16-18 Legislation

28/04/2025

The Minister of Education, Paul Givan MLA has launched a consultation on proposals for legislation to increase the age of participation in education or training to 18. The proposed legislation will encourage all young people to recognise the benefits of lifelong learning. This could include education in school, a Further Education college, employment, apprenticeship, training … Continued

Get involved in Trade Union Week!

28/04/2025

This week is Trade Union Week, organised by the Irish Congress of Trade Unions! We are encouraging INTO branches and districts to get involved and help us showcase the best of union solidarity during this week.

Office Closure – Easter Holidays

17/04/2025

INTO Northern Office will be closed for Easter from 2pm on Thursday 17th April and re-opening at 9am on Monday 28th April. During the closure, members can still access information and guidance through our website. You can raise queries via the query portal on the website or by emailing infoni@into.ie. Please include your name, Teacher … Continued

Teachers’ Pay And Allowances From 1 September 2024

14/04/2025

Details of new pay scales and allowance following new pay agreement from September 2024: 1. Pay Spine for the Leadership Group Spine Point Annual Salary (£) From 1 September 2024 L1 L2 L3 L4 L5 L6 L7 L8 L9 L10 L11 L12 L13 L14 L15 L16 L17 L18 L19 L20 L21 L22 L23 L24 L25 … 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.

Member Update: Friday 4th April

04/04/2025

Dear Members, After the NITC rejected the management side pay award on the 28th of March, The Minister of Education invited the leads from NITC to a series of meetings during which further revisions and amendments to the offer have been negotiated. The Minister is aware of the volume of workload issues affecting teachers and … Continued

Member Update: NITC Statement and Revised Pay Offer Update 02 April

02/04/2025

It was announced on Friday 28th March that following individual consultation with members, the Northern Ireland Teachers’ Council (NITC) was not in a position to ratify an agreement on Management side’s revised formal offer to resolve the teachers’ Pay dispute 2024/25. The five union executives and the NITC remain committed to finding a resolution to … Continued

Member Update: Revised Pay Offer Update

28/03/2025

NITC today informed Management Side that they are not collectively in a position to accept the revised pay offer from management. NITC remains committed to urgently finding a resolution that is acceptable to all constituent Unions. INTO thanks members for participating in this pay consultation. It is clear from the consultation that members are unwilling … Continued

Districts 1 & 2: Principals and Vice Principals Conference

26/03/2025

Districts 1 & 2: Principals and Vice Principals Conference THEME: LEADING WITH PURPOSE & IMPACT Friday 16th May 10am -1pm, Glenavon House Hotel, Cookstown In collaboration with the INTO & Leadership Coach Greg Neville, we warmly invite all senior leaders from Districts 1 and 2 to a special day dedicated to learning and growth. This … Continued