The website of the Department of Education and Science may be accessed by clicking on the link DES.
A listing of all DES Circular Letters, Publications and Administrative and Financial Guidelines may be accessed by clicking on the links above.
Below are listed relevant recent DES Circular Letters.
Junior and Leaving Certificate Mathematics
Social, Personal and Health Education (SPHE) and Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE): Best Practice Guidelines for Post-Primary Schools
Information and Guidelines for Primary, Post Primary Schools and Special Schools in Processing Applications for Resources for Pupils with Special Educational Needs.
Revised Payscales for School Secretaries in Community and Comprehensive Schools
Revised Payscales for School Maintenance Staff in Community and Comprehensive Schools
Revision of pay for non-teaching staff: application of pay adjustments in accordance with the Financial Emergency Measures in the Public Interest (No. 2) Act, 2009
Revised Rates of Pay in respect of Supervision/Substitution for the 2009/2010 school year
Substitute cover for registered teachers employed in post-primary schools. Arrangements for the 2009/2010 School Year.
Revised procedures in relation to professional competence issues and general disciplinary matters.
The Department of Education and Science has compiled a full listing of all of its Circular Letters which may be accessed and downloaded as required by following the link above.
Revised sequence of Maternity/Adoptive Leave in respect of Teachers and Special Needs Assistants
Revised Arrangements for the submission of September Returns (Teacher Timetables) and October Returns (Second Level Pupils)
Introduction of Occupational Health Service for Teachers
Chaplaincy Posts funded by the Oireachtas
Protection of Employees (Fixed Term Work)n Act 2003. Agreement to address specific exceptional cases.
Protection of Employees (Fixed Term Work) Act 2003 - Implementation Agreement Final.
Teacher Recruitment Policies at Post Primary Level
