ASTI - Ireland's main second level teachers union

Teachers are entitled to extra salary allowances for certain academic qualifications achieved.

Teachers in service before December 6, 2011
Teachers in service before December 6, 2011 who obtain a further qualification after that date will not be entitled to receive a qualification allowance in respect of this qualification.

Teachers appointed after December 6, 2011
The maximum amount payable in total qualification allowances to a teacher who commenced teaching after 6 December 20111 cannot exceed the amount payable for an honours degree – €4,426.

Academic Qualifications

How to Pursue a Claim for a Particular Degree / Diploma Allowance

If you are not in receipt of a particular allowance that you believe you should be entitled to:

1. Submit a claim to Department of Education and Science, Salary Section, Athlone with supporting evidence, parchment, etc.

2. If a claim is rejected by the Department salaries section, a teacher can submit the claim to the Qualification Allowances Appeals Committee, again, with supporting evidence – parchment, marks, Degree awarding authority’s classification of degree (Pass or Honours). 

3. Seek advice of ASTI, where necessary.