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Register now for the INTO Principals’ and Deputy Principals’ Conference 2025

30/04/2025

The theme this year is resilience for school leaders, with a focus on strengthening working relationships. The conference will take place on Friday, 26 and Saturday, 27 September in the Clayton Hotel, Galway.

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.

Additional Assistant Principal Posts to Return This September

10/04/2025

Following intensive engagement by the Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) in recent weeks, the Department of Education and Youth has today published Circular 27/2025. The publication of this Circular will see the return of 110 Assistant principal I posts and 251 Assistant Principal II posts. The revised table of Posts of Responsibility ensures that a … Continued

INTO Welcomes Report on Children’s Online Safety

09/04/2025

The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation (INTO) has today welcomed the publication of the Online Safety Monitor 2025, a significant new report from the Children’s Rights Alliance, which casts a stark light on the dangers facing pupils in the digital world.

Plan Your Future: Register for the INTO Retirement Planning Seminar in Dublin this May

08/04/2025

INTO Retirement Planning seminars and webinars are delivered by a team of experts and are specifically tailored for primary teachers who are contemplating retirement. We advise members considering retirement to attend a seminar or webinar at least a year prior to their proposed retirement date. Registration is now open for our final Retirement Planning Seminar … 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.

Postponement of Maternity Leave in the Event of Serious Illness

04/04/2025

INTO welcomes the publication yesterday of Information Note TC0001/2025, which provides for the postponement of maternity leave when a teacher is receiving treatment for a serious health condition.

Climate Action Summer Works Scheme

31/03/2025

The Department of Education has announced the launch of a new Climate Action Summer Works Scheme (CASWS), aimed at supporting schools in planning and delivering environmentally focused projects.

Publications See All Publications

Report of the INTO Taskforce on the Future of Primary School Patronage in Ireland
Date: 22/04/2025

Report of INTO Survey: Religion in Primary Schools 2025
Date: 22/04/2025

Essential Supports for Special Education – INTO Recommendations
Date: 22/04/2025

Conference on the Rights of Palestinian Children
Date: 04/04/2025

INTO Special Education Policy
Date: 19/03/2025

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Circular 0030/2025
Date: 16/04/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 174.48KB
Cost Limits for Primary and Post-primary School Buildings.

Circular 0027/2025
Date: 10/04/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 194.98KB
Allocation of Assistant Principal Posts 2025/2026

Circular 0031/2025
Date: 09/04/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 162.93KB
Say Yes to Languages primary languages sampler module.

Information Note TC/IN 0001/2025
Date: 04/04/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 245.89KB
Amendment to the Maternity Leave Scheme for registered teachers employed in recognised primary and post primary schools.

Circular 0029/2025
Date: 31/03/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 305.3KB
Multi-Annual Climate Action Summer Works Scheme (CASWS) 2026 onwards

Circular 0025/2025
Date: 25/03/2025 / Format: PDF / Size: 306.66KB
Information in relation to Standardised Testing and Other Matters – Academic Year 2024/25 and Subsequent Years.

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