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Circular Letter 41/2019 (Click here to download) sets out the 1.75% increase to teacher salaries effective from 1st September 2019. This increase forms part of the Public Service Stability Agreement (PSSA), which TUI members are deemed to be ‘covered’ by.  A further 2% increase under is due under the PSSA on 1st October 2020. Circular Letter 49/2019 (Click here to download) sets out the 1.75% increase for all other grades employed by ETBs

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The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has congratulated students on their Leaving Certificate results and advised them to consider continuing their education in areas that they find most interesting and engaging.

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In relation to the ongoing review of Senior Cycle, the NCCA is currently inviting feedback on the areas of development from the review to date contained in the interim report and the accompanying consultation document.

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The Department confirms that when a teacher retires on 1 September 2019, they will benefit from the Public Sector Stability Agreement (PSSA) restoration effective from that date for pension and lump sum calculation. There is no requirement to retire after 1 September once the relevant eligibility criteria for pensionable service have been met.   

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The Teaching Council is inviting applications from suitably experienced and qualified people for the following position, Head of Initial Teacher Education and Induction. Further details are available here.

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The NCCA has launched a consultation process on relationships and sexuality education in both primary and post-primary schools.  The TUI asks that members consider replying to the NCCA survey on the matter as this area may affect all post-primary teachers in some way.  The survey is available until October 25th.  The survey is available through the link below.  

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Two student members of TUI have won €250 each in a draw of all student members. The draw was made by President Seamus Lahart and the lucky winners were:

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Trans Pride starts at 12pm, this Saturday 6th July at the Garden of Remembrance, marching to Merrion Square.

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The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) will be participating in the Dublin Pride Parade, this Saturday, 29th June.

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AsIAm’s National Autism Conference takes place on 20th and 21st September in the Grand Hotel, Malahide.

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The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) has welcomed the announcement from the Minister for Education and Skills today regarding new provisions allowing Leaving Certificate students who suffer a close family bereavement during the state examinations in June to sit alternative papers in July.

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Dear Colleagues,

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Interested in becoming a Post-Primary Inspector with the Department of Education and Skills? The Public Appointments Service launched a recruitment competition for Post-Primary Inspectors of Irish, Chemistry and or Biology, Italian, Geography, History and Computer Science on 24 May. The closing date for applications is 13 June 2019. Full details available on www.publicjobs.ie

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