Vere Foster Lecture 2025
13/06/2025
This year’s Annual Vere Foster Lecture will take place on Friday, 20th June 2025 at 6.30pm, in INTO Northern Office 23-24 College Gardens, Belfast. We are delighted to welcome Mark Langhammer, as our guest speaker. A long-standing advocate for educational reform and social justice, Mark brings a wealth of experience from his work in trade … Continued
Unions call for ‘moment of reflection’ on June 4th for peace in Palestine
30/05/2025
Over the last eighteen months, Israel’s brutal assault on Gaza has resulted in the deaths of more than 15,000 children and injuries to 34,000. In light of this ongoing tragedy, the Irish Congress of Trade Unions is now calling on workers across Ireland to observe a moment of reflection on Wednesday, June 4th, marking the … Continued
Public Consultation On Proposals To Strengthen Inspection Legislation
16/05/2025
Schools will have received yesterday a notification from Paul Givan, Minister of Education as he launched a public consultation on the proposals to strengthen inspection legislation. The issuing of this consultation is not a surprise. The Minister had previously referenced and sign posted this within the TransformED document and in his discussions from the Assembly … Continued
INTO Bursaries return for 2025 with special LGBT+ inclusion award
07/05/2025
The INTO Bursary Scheme for members will be continued for 2025. Up to six bursaries will be awarded with awards of €3,000 for Doctorate Level and €1,500 for Masters Level/Other. To mark the 20th Anniversary since the establishment of the INTO LGBT+ Teachers’ Group, an extra bursary of €3,000 will also be available in 2025 … Continued
Teachers for Palestine: Let’s Talk about Palestine
02/05/2025
The aim of “Let’s Talk About Palestine” is to humanise and contextualise Palestinian history, identity and culture. It is a response to the current and ongoing dire situation in Gaza and the West Bank for Palestinian civilians, caused by Israel’s military response to the October 7th attacks. Israel’s response is widely believed to be in … Continued
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