The Irish Times

Why are there so few migrant teachers in Ireland?

One in ten students is from a minority ethnic background, but this diversity is not reflected in the teaching profession

Tue Sept 14 2021 - 00:00

Some 2,800 part-time teachers offered extra hours as schools reopen

Union calls for review of substitute cover before end of the month

Fri Sept 04 2020 - 01:34

Tackling teacher supply is complex - but we are making progress

Opinion: We must ensure quality and quantity of our teaching profession is enhanced

Tue Sept 26 2017 - 12:35

Teachers face loss of salary over Garda vetting requirements

Up to 600 long-serving teachers may miss deadline to complete retrospective vetting

Mon Mar 20 2017 - 05:00

Teaching abroad: How and where to find a job

Pay has improved for new graduates but better contracts may be on offer in England or further afield

Wed Jan 11 2017 - 15:00

Teachers guilty of misconduct face ban under fitness-to-teach

Bruton says measures would help the profession to become more open and accountable

Mon Jul 25 2016 - 01:00

Droichead teacher mentoring scheme reveals a gap to be bridged

The new teacher mentoring scheme offers crucial support to graduates. So why are primary teachers threatening to withdraw from it?

Tue May 31 2016 - 07:00

New teachers in mentoring scheme showing reduced stress levels

Principals in participating schools report staff improvement in teaching and learning

Wed Mar 02 2016 - 17:17

If you had seven minutes to revolutionise teaching . . .

Teachmeet Ireland allows teachers to share ideas and tips with peers in the style of Ted Talks. Here’s a sample of some of the best recent innovative teaching strategies

Tue Oct 13 2015 - 06:00

Focus on Féilte: Can teachers and parents get along?

The benefits of a good home-school relationship – and how to manage it – will be discussed at this year’s Féilte education festival

Mon Sept 28 2015 - 12:10

Rote teaching vs enquiry learning: the debate continues

We shouldn’t ask what our generation has to offer young people, rather ask what they need to learn to face future challenges, says Teaching Council director

Wed Sept 23 2015 - 13:30

The Teaching Council plans to ‘liberate’ teachers – not just collect fees

The council wants to get teachers to buy in to continuing professional development and regulation. But how will it do that when it’s about as popular as Irish Water in some circles?

Tue Feb 10 2015 - 00:00

Cog Notes: Bullying in the staffroom

An INTO survey found 44% of members had been bullied or harassed at work

Tue Feb 03 2015 - 06:00

Teaching Council to review application fees amid complaints over cost and delays

Regulatory body warns UK graduates that shortfalls in qualifications ‘are likely to be significant’

Mon Feb 02 2015 - 01:01

Minister rejects union efforts to limit scope of ‘fitness-to-teach’ hearings

Jan O’Sullivan’s announcement marks her strong stance on key policy issues

Thu Jan 22 2015 - 11:56

Parents and teachers on collision course over junior cycle strike plan

‘Teachers should have confidence in themselves,’ says council chairman

Thu Nov 13 2014 - 01:03

Cog Notes: Quinn has a treat but no tweet

Tue Oct 07 2014 - 00:00

Regular upskilling to become mandatory for teachers

Educators asked to shape rules on standards for professional register

Mon Oct 06 2014 - 12:32

Take five: big ideas from Féilte festival

Féilte festival of education, now in its second year, is establishing itself as a significant event in the educational calendar. Here’s a sneak preview of some of this year’s innovations

Tue Sept 30 2014 - 01:00