The ASTI is seeking applications from members who are interested in serving as an ASTI nominee on the Teaching Council.
The term of office will be for a period of four years, commencing in April 2022.
The members of the Council are appointed by the Minister for Education and include, under Section 8(2)(b) of the Teaching Council Act, 2001 - 2015, 11 registered teachers employed in, or qualified to teach in, recognised post-primary schools of whom 7 shall be elected by registered teachers and 4 shall be nominated by recognised trade unions representing such teachers. As one of the recognised trade unions, ASTI is invited to nominate two registered teachers to be members of the Council. In light of section 8(6)(a) of the Teaching Council Act, all nominating bodies are asked to have regard to gender balance in forwarding their nomination(s) for appointment.
Further information about the work of the Teaching Council and its committees can be found on the Teaching Council website.
ASTI Standing Committee will nominate the members to serve on the Council.
Interested members should apply to the General Secretary by outlining their suitability on an A4 page. Applications must reach ASTI Head Office before close of business on Tuesday, January 18th, 2022.
Applications should be sent to:
ASTI General Secretary
ASTI
Thomas MacDonagh House
Winetavern Street
Dublin 8
DO8 P9V6
Email: [email protected]
