What’s New
Letter from the General Secretary re. Substitution Crisis
CPSMA sent the following letter to the Irish Times in relation to the teacher supply crisis. The letter was not published. However, we feel it may be of interest to you all. Dear Sir,...
Read more... Storm Ophelia: advice in relation to the re-opening of schools
Many schools may continue to be affected by the consequences of Storm Ophelia. As part of any decision to re-open schools tomorrow, school management should consider the following from the point of view of the...
Read more... Schools to Remain Closed – Tuesday, 17th October 2017
The Department of Education and Skills has issued the following statement: “Following careful consideration by the National Emergency Coordination Group, the Department of Education and Skills, has decided that all schools will remain closed tomorrow. This...
Read more... Status Red Wind Alert – Important – Closure Notice for Schools – CPSMA Office Closed
The Department of Education and Skills has issued the following notice to schools: “In response to the imminent Storm Ophelia, the Department of Education and Skills is now publicly informing all schools, colleges and other...
Read more... Revised Post of Responsibility Appointments Form (Form POR 1 Amend)
The Department of Education and Skills has published a revised Post of Responsibility Appointments form, in accordance with CIRCULAR 0063/2017 You can access the form at the following link: Form POR1 Amend
Read more... Review of S.E.T. supports – Exceptional Circumstances/Needs arising in a school
Review of Special Education Teacher supports where there are Exceptional Circumstances or Needs arising in a school: The N.C.S.E. has published Circular 04/2017 which sets out the procedures for schools that are seeking a review...
Read more... Procedures Governing the Appointment of Staff in Schools
CPSMA is pleased to announce the launch of “Procedures Governing the Appointment of Staff in Schools” – the first National Board of Management Training module to be delivered online. This e-learning facility has been developed...
Read more... Vetting Update and Template Joint Agreement
CPSMA has prepared a template Joint Agreement for use by schools in the context of transition year students, coaches and student teachers. The agreement provides that the person in question will present their vetting disclosure...
Read more... Circular 0063/2017 Leadership and Management in Primary Schools
The Department of Education and Skills has published Circular 0063/2017 “Leadership and Management in Primary Schools”. This circular supersedes all previous circulars, memoranda, rules and regulations in relation to posts of responsibility including Circulars 0039/2014 and...
Read more... Financial Support Services Unit – Primary
The Department has now published Circular 0060/2017 which sets out the arrangements for the roll out and operation of the Financial Support Services Unit (FSSU) at primary level. The FSSU will provide advice and...
Read more... 
