Department Circulars

Temporary changes to the Career Break Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools - 2025/26 School Year’

27 June 2025

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In response to issues raised in relation to teacher supply, certain restrictions
imposed in the Career Break Scheme have been suspended for the past
number of school years. This Information Note advises that these restrictions
are also suspended for the 2025/26 school year, effective from the date of this
Information Note.

Temporary changes to the Job Sharing Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools - 2025/26 School Year’

27 June 2025

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In response to issues raised in relation to teacher supply, the restriction of
engaging in substitute teaching imposed in the Job Sharing Scheme as
contained in Chapter 8 (Paragraph 11.1(a)) of Circular 54/2019 has been
suspended for the past number of years. This Information Note advises that
the restriction will also be suspended for the 2025/26 school year.

Circular 0048/2025 Teacher Supply Post Primary: Teaching Hours Extension Scheme for 2025/2026

26 June 2025

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A teacher can provide up to a maximum of 35 additional hours per term (as set out in para 4.6) to be utilised between during the 2025/2026 school year, at which point this scheme will cease.

Circular 0038/2025 Prescribed material for Junior Cycle English (For the student cohorts commencing Junior Cycle in 2025, 2026, and 2027 and presenting for examination in 2028, 2029, and 2030)

22 May 2025

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A circular letter which lays out the list of prescribed material for Junior Cycle English. This list applies only for the student cohorts commencing Junior Cycle in 2025, 2026, and 2027 and presenting for examination in 2028, 2029, and 2030.

Circular Letter 0034-2025 Graduate Certificate in Autism Education

12 May 2025

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Graduate Certificate in Autism Education

Circular Letter 0035/2025 Post-Graduate Diploma Programme of Teacher Professional Learning for Special Education Teachers, 2025/2026

12 May 2025

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Circular 0013/2025 - Occupational Injury Leave in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools

6 May 2025

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Circular 0013/2025 - Occupational Injury Leave in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools

Circular 0026/2025 Allocation of Assistant Principal Posts 2025/26 (Post Primary)

10 April 2025

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Boards of Management / Education and Training Boards are asked to please note this revised table for the allocation of Assistant Principal Posts.

Information Note TC/IN 0001/2025 Amendment to the Maternity Leave Scheme for Registered Teachers employed in Recognised Primary and Post Primary Schools

4 April 2025

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Postponement of Maternity Leave due to Serious Health Condition

Since the 20th of November 2024, a teacher can choose to postpone all or part
of their statutory 26 week Maternity Leave entitlement.

Circular 0023/2025 Review of Enrolment in a Special Class

21 March 2025

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The purpose of this circular is to support schools with the review process for children and young people enrolled in special classes. Regular review of enrolment in a special class is good practice. It also helps to ensure that all children and young people enrolled in a special class have a positive and inclusive educational experience that is tailored to their strengths and needs.