Dáil Éireann Debate, Thursday - 30 June 2022
40. Deputy Christopher O'Sullivan asked the Minister for Education if she will restore middle management in primary schools to pre-austerity levels; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [34700/22]
View answerI recognise the key role school leadership has in promoting a school environment which is welcoming, inclusive and accountable.
In total 1700 additional leadership posts have been invested in our primary schools since the lifting of the moratorium on posts of responsibility in 2017, which has led to 1 in 3 teachers now holding promoted positions.
The Department has committed to annually revising the allocation of Posts of Responsibility to take into account retirements during the school year which has ensured that the current level of Posts of Responsibility are maintained in the school system.
The Sectoral Bargaining process under Building Momentum for the primary sector has been used to increase posts of responsibility (POR) in primary and special schools by 1,450 posts. The distribution of these additional posts of responsibility are comprehended in Circular 0043/2022 - Allocation of Assistant Principal Posts 2022/2023 which issued last week.
