Circulars 0018/2026 Standardisation of the School Year in respect of primary & Post-Primary Schools for the years 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29
3 February 2026
The purpose of this circular is to advise managerial authorities of the agreement that has been reached between the parties to the Teachers’ Conciliation Council in relation to the standardisation of the breaks at Christmas, Easter and mid-term in the first and second terms for the school years 2026/27, 2027/28 and 2028/29. The circular also provides guidance for school authorities on the need to provide for contingency arrangements to deal with prolonged unforeseen school closures.
Circulars 0019/2026 Concurrent Initial Teacher Education Bursary Scheme (STEM Bursary)
29 January 2026
The objective of the STEM Bursary Scheme is to increase the number of students on concurrent STEM ITE programmes. The policy objective is to increase the availability of teachers in post-primary schools who are qualified in STEM subjects.
Circular 0005/2026 Revision of Post-Primary Teacher Salaries under The Public Service Agreement 2024 - 2026 effective from 01 February 2026
27 January 2026
This circular sets out the increases to pay due to Post-Primary Teachers from 01 February 2026 as provided for under The Public Service Agreement 2024 – 2026
Circulars 0017/2026 Extension to the Waiver of Abatement of Public Sector Pensions under Section 52 of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions) Act 2012
27 January 2026
The Minister for Public Expenditure, Infrastructure, Public Service Reform and Digitalisation has approved an extension to the limited waiver of abatement under Section 52 (4) of the Public Service Pensions (Single Scheme and Other Provisions Act) 2012 subject to certain limited conditions
Circular 0003/2026 - Teacher Fee Refund Scheme 2025
13 January 2026
Circular 0003/2026 - Teacher Fee Refund Scheme 2025
Circulars 0002/2026 - Application of Bonus marks for all components of State examinations through Irish to be examined in Leaving Certificate 2027 and in subsequent years
13 January 2026
Circulars 0002/2026 - Application of Bonus marks for all components of State examinations through Irish to be examined in Leaving Certificate 2027 and in subsequent years
Circulars 0065/2025 Senior Cycle Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes
6 November 2025
The purpose of this circular is to inform post-primary schools, special schools and other educational settings of curriculum and assessment related developments at Senior Cycle Level 1 and Level 2 Learning Programmes
Circulars 0070/2025 NQF Level 9 Graduate Diploma in Social Personal and Health Education/Relationships and Sexuality Education (SPHE/RSE) Programme 2026
24 October 2025
The Department of Education and Youth is offering a postgraduate training programme for teachers who want to improve their skills in teaching SPHE/RSE in post-primary schools. The programme aims to strengthen teachers' abilities and leadership in teaching SPHE/RSE. This professional development opportunity will be available to teachers in January 2026.
Circulars 0068/2025 Senior Cycle Redevelopment (SCR) Implementation Support Measures
25 September 2025
Interim amendment to the operation of the whole school component of the Croke Park Hours (CPH) for teachers in the Post-Primary Sector