Paul McAuliffe
Ceist:256. Deputy Paul McAuliffe asked the Minister for Education the progress to date in restoring middle management positions at primary level; and if she will make a statement on the matter. [49207/21]
Amharc ar fhreagraTuesday, 12 October 2021
Ceisteanna (256)
Freagraí scríofa
I 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 ensures that the current level of Posts of Responsibility are maintained in the school system. The most recent update for the current school year is available on the Department's website (Circular 0025/2021).