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Active School Flag
A non-competitive initiative that recognises primary and post-primary schools that focus on physical activities and physical education
Additional accommodation scheme
This scheme ensures that essential classroom accommodation is available to cater for the number of pupils enrolled in the school
Adoptive leave for school staff
This is granted to teachers and special needs assistants who are adopting mothers or sole male adopters
Allocation of teachers to schools
Allocation of teaching resources to primary and post-primary schools
Alternative working schemes for school staff
Alternative working schemes for school staff
Ancillary Services Grant
This grant covers the cost of employing secretarial and caretaker staff
Appointment and re-appointment of teachers and SNAs
Access forms for appointment and re-appointment of primary and post-primary teachers and Special Needs Assistants (SNAs)
Asbestos Remediation Programme
Guidance for school dealing with asbestos containing materials
Assistive Technology Grant
This grant provides funding to schools towards the cost of computers and specialist equipment for educational purposes
Attendance / Roll Books at Primary and Post Primary Level
Provision of Roll Books to schools
BLAST: Arts in Education
The Department of Education is announcing the launch of the 2023 Arts-in-Education BLAST Residency Programme, which will enable up to 425 new Arts-in-Education residencies in schools each year. Artists from any artistic discipline who have been trained in partnership working with schools will be registered with each of the 21 full-time ESCI centres.
Breaks/leave for school staff
Statutory and non-statutory leave entitlements for teachers, SNAs and other education sector staff
Brief absences for teachers and special needs assistants (SNAs)
A brief or short leave of absence from school for various circumstances and situations may arise throughout the school year
Capitation Grant
This grant is paid to primary and voluntary secondary schools and is based on the number of recognised pupils enrolled in the schools
Career Break Scheme for teachers and special needs assistants (SNAs)
A period of unpaid special leave for no less than 1 school year
Carer's leave for teachers
Leave of absence to allow a teacher a period of unpaid leave so they can provide full-time care and attention to a relevant person
Continuing Professional Development (CPD) for teachers
This service offers school support and teacher professional development
Cost Neutral Early Retirement
A retirement option that allows teachers, special needs assistants, certain caretakers and certain clerical officers to retire early with immediate payment of pension benefits.
COVID-19 (Coronavirus): Working Arrangements and Leave Arrangements for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants employed in recognised Primary and Post Primary schools
Coronavirus (COVID19): Special Leave with pay for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants employed in recognised Primary and Post Primary schools
Create School Report Card
Tool for primary schools to create their own pupil report card
Curriculum online: Irish Education Curriculum
Resource for teachers and parents on the contents of the Irish curriculum from pre-school to Leaving Certificate level
Cycle to Work Scheme for teachers and non-teaching staff
Scheme for teachers, special needs assistants, clerical officers, caretakers and child care workers paid on payrolls operated by the Department of Education as paymaster
Death Benefits
Benefits which may be payable to spouses of teachers, special needs assistants, certain caretakers and certain clerical officers who have died
Digital Schools of Distinction
A certification primary schools can get by combining information and communications technology (ICT) in their learning and teaching practices
Early Years Education Inspections
Early-years education inspections are carried out in early-years services participating in the Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE) Programme
Emergency works
Scheme of capital grants for emergency building works in schools
Employee Assistance Service for school staff in recognised primary and post-primary schools
This service provides advice to employees on a range of issues
Energy in Education
These supports include guides, workbooks, training courses and an advice, mentoring and assessment service for schools
Extra personal vacation days for teachers
Teachers are entitled to extra personal vacation days if they attend approved summer courses under rule 58 of the Rules for National Schools
Family Law and pensions
The Family Law section of the Pension Unit in Department of Education assists pension members in the preparation and implementation of Pension Adjustment Orders
Fee Refund Scheme for Teachers
Funding to teachers towards the cost of in-career development courses and related exam fees
Financial Statements / Service History for payees on Department of Education payrolls
Request financial statements / service history for payees on Department of Education payrolls
Fixed term contracts for teachers
Fixed term contracts for teachers
French/Irish Teacher Professional Visit Scheme
French / Irish Teacher Professional Visit Scheme 2021
German Teacher Exchange Scheme
German Teacher Exchange Scheme 2021
Get an estimate of your pension benefits
Estimate of retirement benefits for school staff who are members of the Single Public Service Pension Scheme
Home School Community Liaison Scheme (HSCL)
This scheme aims to improve educational outcomes for the students most at risk of poor attendance, participation and retention
How to qualify as a primary teacher
Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Primary
Incremental Credit for Teachers and Special Needs Assistants
Incremental credit may be awarded to qualified primary or post-primary teachers and to qualified special needs assistants in recognition of relevant experience for the purposes of progression on the incremental salary scale.
Initial Teacher Education (ITE) Post Primary
Post-primary Initial Teacher Education (ITE) is provided through programmes of a consecutive or a concurrent nature
Job Sharing Scheme for teachers and special needs assistants (SNAs)
This scheme helps teachers and SNAs combine work commitments and personal responsibilities and choices
Leave of absence following assault for school staff
Leave of absence for school staff who are unable to perform their duties due to a physical injury following an assault that happened in the course of their duties and during approved school activities
Local Property Tax (LPT): for payees on Department of Education payrolls
Local Property Tax (LPT) information for payees on Department of Education payrolls
Major projects
Large scale building projects in schools
Maternity leave for teachers and special needs assistants (SNAs)
A statutory leave of absence from employment
Minor Works Grant
Information on the Minor Works Grant for schools.
Monthly Reporting Template
Financial templates for use by primary schools boards of management
Mould Management Remediation Programme
Information for schools on mould in school buildings
National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS)
NEPS psychologists work with both primary and post-primary schools and are concerned with learning, behaviour, social and emotional development.
National Induction Programme for Teachers (NIPT)
A comprehensive induction programme for all newly qualified teachers
National training programme for special needs assistants
National Training Programme for Special Needs Assistants
NCCA Curriculum Planning Tool
Curriculum planning tool from the National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) to aid primary school teachers
Notional Service Scheme
Scheme for eligible teachers, SNAs, caretakers and clerical officers to purchase purchase additional pensionable service
Occupational Health Strategy
Occupational Health Strategy and Employee Assistance Service for teachers, SNAs, clerical officers and caretakers
Online claims system (OLCS)
The Department of Education Online Claims system (OLCS) is used by schools to record all absences for school staff.
Parental leave for school staff
A period of statutory unpaid leave available to teachers, SNAs and other employees for the purpose of caring for their child
Parent’s leave for teachers and special needs assistants
Part-time teachers payroll
Payroll information for part-time teachers
Paternity leave for school staff
Paternity leave is a single period of 2 consecutive weeks
Payment of travel expenses to GAM/EAL (Learning / Language Support) and Resource Teachers
Payment of Travel Expenses to GAM/EAL (Learning / Language Support) and Resource Teachers in Recognised Primary Schools
Payroll services for teaching, non-teaching staff and retired personnel on Department of Education payrolls
Payroll service to teaching and non-teaching staff in primary, voluntary secondary and community and comprehensive schools and retired personnel on Department of Education payrolls.
Pensions: teachers and non-teaching staff
Pension schemes for teachers, special needs assistants, certain clerical officers and certain caretakers
Personal days for teachers
Teachers can take up to five school days in a school year
Post Primary Online Database (P-POD)
A central database for student and some school data which is hosted by the Department of Education
Post-primary registered teachers (secondary qualified) in certain categories of special schools
Post Primary Registered teachers (secondary qualified) in certain categories of Special Schools
Posts of Responsibility in Schools
Posts of responsibility are part of a school's leadership and management structure
Preserved Pension Benefits
Preserved Benefits for members of the Department of Education pension scheme
Primary online database (POD)
Online database for primary pupil and school data hosted by the Department of Education
Procurement in the Education Sector
Advice for schools and higher education providers
Public Service Single Pension Scheme
Public Service Single Pension Scheme, Purchase and Transfer of Benefits
Refund of Pension Contributions - Teachers and non-teaching staff
For certain teachers, special needs assistants, caretakers and clerical officers wishing to apply for a refund of pension contributions.
Register as a Foreign Qualified Primary Teacher
To receive the appropriate rate of pay, foreign qualified teachers must have their qualifications registered with the Teaching Council and must notify the Department of Education when this process has been completed
Register as an Irish Qualified Primary Teacher
To receive the appropriate rate of pay, Irish qualified teachers must register their qualifications with the Teaching Council and notify the Department of Education when this process has been completed
Register of Teachers
Search for a teacher on the Register of Teachers
Request correspondence and payslips through Irish: For payees on Department of Education payrolls
For payees on the Department of Education payrolls who wish to have Irish language copies of payslips and other correspondence
Retirement on Medical Grounds - Teachers and non-teaching staff
Information for teachers, special needs assistants, certain caretakers and certain clerical officers applying for retirement pension benefit on medical grounds
School Board of Management Training
Support to school management bodies for the training and development of boards of management.
School Building and Design
Information for school authorities and design teams involved in providing new or additional educational accommodation
School Inspection Reports
Facility that allows users to view school inspection reports and publications
School Self-Evaluation
School self-evaluation is a collaborative, inclusive, and reflective process of internal school review
School Staff Pension Estimator / Modeller
This allows staff to get an estimate of their retirement benefits based on the details entered
Scoilnet Maps
Facility for teachers and students to download detailed Ordnance Survey Ireland and world maps
Secondment Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in recognised Primary and Post Primary schools
Secondment Scheme for teachers employed in recognised primary and post primary schools to External Organisations
Sick leave for school staff
Sick leave for school staff
Special Education Furniture and Equipment Grants
A scheme of grants available to purchase educational equipment for primary and post-primary pupils who have been diagnosed with serious physical or communicative disabilities
Special Education Support Service
Resources, publications and advice from the Special Education Support Service, which aims to improve special education provision
Special Needs Assistant (SNA) Redundancy Scheme
The redundancy arrangements for Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) were agreed at a national level at the Labour Relations Commission
Special Needs Assistant Recruitment and Qualifications
The appointment of Special Needs Assistants (SNAs) is a matter for the individual school authority, subject to agreed procedures, and must take account of all appropriate legislation
Special Needs Assistants Allocations
Information on allocation of Special Needs Assistants (SNA) to schools
Standardised Testing in Primary Schools
Information for schools in relation to standardised test and reporting results
Statutory Annual Leave and Public Holiday entitlements for teachers employed in recognised primary and post primary schools
In general, full-time employees are entitled to a minimum of 20 days' annual leave in each leave year
Summer Works Scheme
Scheme to allow schools undertake small-scale building works during the summer months or at other times that avoid disrupting the operation of the school.
Supplementary Pensions - Teachers and non-teaching staff
Supplementary pensions information for teachers and non-teaching staff in schools
Teaching and learning resources for teachers
Scoilnet portal has teaching and learning resources for the primary and post-primary sectors
Teaching in Ireland
Information for anyone thinking of becoming a teacher or returning to work as a teacher in Ireland.
Temporary Reassignment of Primary Teachers
This scheme facilitates two eligible teachers, with the approval of their respective employers, to apply for temporary reassignment to a different school for educational purposes
Transfer of Public Service Pension - Teachers and non-teaching staff
Transfer of Public Service Pension for teachers and non-teaching staff
Travel Pass for payees on payrolls operated by the Department of Education
Travel Pass scheme for teachers, special needs assistants, clerical officers, caretakers and child care workers paid on payrolls operated by the Department of Education as paymaster
Unpaid leave for teachers and special needs assistants (SNAs)
The maximum amount of unpaid leave which may be taken in one school year is 10 school days
Voluntary or Compulsory Retirement - Teachers and non-teaching staff
Voluntary or Compulsory is a retirement option that allows teachers and non-teaching staff to retire with payment of pension benefits without actuarial reduction.
Voluntary Search and Rescue Leave for Teachers
Special leave, with pay, may be granted to a teacher who is a member of a voluntary search and rescue organisation if they are called out on a search and rescue operation

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