The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment (NCCA) is a statutory body which plays an important role in supporting the education system in delivering quality education at a time of significant change.
Under the Haddington Road Agreement and as stated in Circular 0006/2014, participation in the Supervision and Substitution scheme is compulsory for all teachers, save for those who availed of the opt-out arrangement.
As a result, a gross additional payment of €1,592 is to be included in the Common Basic Scale for teachers in two moieties. The first moiety was included in the scale on 1 September 2016. Under Circular 54/2017, the second moiety of €796 will be included in the scale from 1 September 2017.
The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has congratulated students on their Leaving Certificate results and advised them to look at continuing their education in areas that they are passionate about.
Due to seasonal high volumes, the Teaching Council is urging that those starting employment or changing posts in September apply for vetting now. Click here for full details.
The National Council for Curriculum and Assessment is the statutory body which advises the Minister for Education and Skills on curriculum and assessment for early childhood, primary and post-primary education.