Recognition of prior qualified service in private schools for the purposes of progression on the incremental salary scale is covered under Circulars 29/2007 (primary teachers) and 29/2010 (post-primary school teachers).
Under the above schemes, service given within Ireland or the EU in private schools which have been in existence for over 10 years and provide a full range of curricular subjects in accordance with the Circulars may, subject to certain conditions, be regarded as analogous to publicly paid teaching service for the purpose of progression on the incremental salary scale.
The impact on teachers of the Government decision that all new entrants to entry grades of the public service should start at the first point of the relevant pay scale (Budget 2010) is currently being examined by my officials and further details will issue in the near future.