Budget 2012
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Education Summary
- There will be a net increase of 250 primary teachers next year.
- With the exception of 2, 3 and 4 teacher schools the staffing schedule is to remain unaltered for 2012/13.
- The 199 DEIS Band 1 schools are to move from a ratio based system (20:1 in junior classes and 24:1 in senior classes) to a staffing schedule based on 22:1.
- There will be a phased withdrawal of 292 “legacy” disadvantaged posts in primary schools over a 3 year period.
- Principals will be allowed take up Learning Support and Resource Teacher posts.
- Administrative Principals will be based on pupil numbers (as will Administrative Deputy Principals where relevant).
- The overall number of resource teachers and SNAs is being maintained, with a revised allocation system.
- A reduction of 220 EAL posts will be made in 2013/14 and 2014/15.
- Changes, with immediate effect, to the rules governing payment of qualification allowances to teachers.
- The Modern Languages in Primary Schools Initiative is being abolished.
- Update 13th Dec: The Department of Education and Skills have confirmed that the Modern Languages Initiative will continue for the remainder of the school year 2011/2012.
- 2% reduction for capitation and related grants in 2012 and 2013 and 1% reduction in 2014 and 2015.
- Grant towards the cost of student teachers attendance at Summer Gaeltacht Colleges withdrawn.
Staffing Schedule 2012-2013 (pdf, 64 kb)
Schedule of Enrolment of Pupils Governing the Appointment and Retention of Mainstream Class Teachers in National Schools
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