Latest news
Substitute teachers update
New measures have been introduced by the Teaching Council to ensure that over 6000 teachers – most of whom are Newly Qualified Teachers/NQTs - can now register their availability for substitution through www.educationposts.ie and the Sub Seeker platform.
ASTI Retirement Seminars 2020/21
Retiring in 2020 or 2021? The ASTI is running a series of online and interactive information seminars for teachers who are intending to retire in 2021.
Budget 2021 fails to protect students’ education during pandemic
“Budget 2021 represents a sticking plaster for schools, and does little to address the prolonged underfunding of Irish second-level education,” ASTI President Ann Piggott said today.
Online training for School Stewards - additional date added
Due to the demand for School Steward Training we are adding on an additional training day. The new date is 5th November.
ASTI Research
ASTI members are being balloted shortly on terms and conditions, equal pay for equal work and on COVID-19 measures in schools.
Wellbeing Live Events for school staff
Spectrum.Life, the Employee Assistance Service (EAS) provider, will run a series of weekly Wellbeing Live Events for school staff beginning today until 6th January, 20
ASTI calls for review of school openings at Level Five
The President of the ASTI Ann Piggott has said teachers are concerned by the implications of the recommendation from the National Public Health Emergency Team to place the country on Level 5 restrictions - the highest level in the 'Living with Covid-19 Plan'
World Teachers’ Day – Message from ASTI President
This has been a most difficult year and teachers have demonstrated extraordinary commitment and creativity in responding to Covid-19.
October Ballots Information
The ASTI Central Executive Council (CEC), at its meeting of September 19th 2020, decided to hold a postal ballot of members in respect of a number of key issues
World Teachers’ Day - 5 October
World Teachers’ Day is a UNESCO day which acknowledges the importance of education and the work of teachers and to honour educators’ associations around the world.
