19th November 2025
The Department of Education and Youth has today published Circular 74/2025 (PDF), which sets out the conditions and application process for access to the Supplementary Panel for recruitment to permanent positions arising for the 2026/27 school year.
Key dates and application process
Applicants should note the following:
- The Department of Education and Youth will accept postal applications only.
- The deadline for Supplementary Panel applications this year is 19 December 2025. Late applications will not be accepted.
- In order to be eligible for the Supplementary Panel, you must be fully registered with the Teaching Council, with no outstanding conditions, by 19 December 2025.
- The DEY will confirm receipt of applications by the end of January, and it is strongly advised that applicants retain a copy of their application and proof of posting.
INTO webinar
The INTO is holding a Supplementary Panel Webinar on Tuesday, 25 November from 3.30 – 4.15pm. This webinar will be delivered by Ashling Lynch from the Conditions of Employment and Leadership team, with input from Donna Kenny from the DEY Primary Allocations Section.
This event is for INTO members only, and questions may be submitted through the Queryline following the webinar. A recording of the webinar will also be available online.
Registration for this webinar is here.
More information about the Supplementary Panel, including the full eligibility criteria, is available here on the INTO website.
The DEY FAQ on the Supplementary Panel is available here (PDF), and the application form is here (PDF).