Children’s Health Foundation (formerly Children’s Medical & Research Foundation) INTO Annual Members’ Draw 2021
06/05/2021
This is a difficult year for many of us, but particularly...
INTO Welcome Replacement of 270 Posts of Responsibility
05/05/2021
Following the INTO’s call for early replacement of posts of responsibility (POR) lost to the primary and special school sector, due to the retirement of post-holders, the Department of Education has now issued a revised Posts of Responsibility Circular 0025/2021. Speaking at INTO Congress 2021, INTO General Secretary John Boyle in his response to Minister Foley … Continued
Guidance on pregnant and very high-risk staff published
05/05/2021
The Department of Education has today published Information Note 0013/2021 which clarifies that pregnant and very high-risk teachers should work from home for the remainder of this school year. The information note advises about the COVID-19 Health Risk Categorisation Report obtained during this school year and outlines the arrangements for the 2021/22 school year. The … Continued
INTO notes reported advice for pregnant teachers
04/05/2021
Following representations from the INTO seeking clarification in relation to pregnant and high risk teachers, we are aware of press reports that these staff will continue to work from home to the end of the school year. The media reports state that the updated public health advice continues to advise members who are pregnant to … Continued
INTO Head Office is hiring
30/04/2021
Assistant General Secretary Education, Research and Learning Section: Education, Research and Learning Location: INTO Head Office, Dublin General Job description A vacancy has arisen for the position of Assistant General Secretary (AGS) in the INTO’s Education, Research and Learning Section due to a forthcoming retirement. The successful candidate will form part of the INTO senior … Continued
Update to Teacher Fee Refund Scheme – Prioritisation of Funding
29/04/2021
The Department of Education recently issued Circular 0015/2021, Update to the Teacher Fee Refund Scheme – Prioritisation of Funding. If you are thinking of undertaking a course during the next school year, you should read the circular first to see whether the course you intend doing will qualify for the refund of fees scheme. The changes … Continued
Reminder – In-person Supplementary Programme
28/04/2021
The in-person supplementary programme of provision will end on 30 April. Completed paperwork must be received by the Department of Education by Friday, 14 May. No forms will be accepted after this date.
Save the date! – INTO Retirement Planning Webinar
27/04/2021
The next INTO Retirement Planning Webinar will take place on Saturday 22 May 2021 from 9 am to 4 pm. Registration details will be posted on the INTO Website on Monday, 10 May 2021. The Webinar which deals with Retirement and Pension issues will be delivered by our team of experts in INTO Head Office, … Continued
Vacancy for Official INTO Northern Office
26/04/2021
Applications are invited for this Fixed Term position at INTO Head Office. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, responsive...
Friday member update – vaccines, testing, staffing and inspections
23/04/2021
Welcome to the latest INTO member update, which seeks to ensure members are kept informed of latest developments across a wide range of issues. COVID-19 Education partners met Department of Education officials and Dr Kevin Kelleher (NPHET) again this morning. A wide range of issues were discussed. The Department of Education officials agreed that amplified … Continued