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School Appointments
Important Information
Please use the forms below when requesting Patron Approval for the Selection Panel and for the approval of all teacher appointments of 24 weeks or more.
It is important to use one form for each named teacher whose appointment approval is being sought. This is to facilitate the placing of these forms in each teacher employment record file.
Please note that all teachers appointed to teach in our schools must hold a recognised qualification to teach Religious Education. If a teacher on the Permanent Panel does not hold such a qualification please contact Maeve - [email protected]
Important Infomation
As per Circular 44/19 6:3 the List of Independent Assessors for Leadership and Management Appointments has been agreed between the INTO and the Patron. This list has been circulated 3/9/2021 to all Chairpersons and Principals. It is also available from [email protected] .
When making these appointments Patron approval for the Interview Board must be sought in advance of the interview process.
Notification of the appointment of an API; APII or internal DP is made following the conclusion of the appeals period to the Patron. Where an external DP recruitment process takes place Patron Approval must be sought for the appointment of the successful candidates.
Please note that from the beginning of the school year 2022-2023 an open competition must take place in all schools to fill a Deputy Principal vacancy. The only exception to this is where a staff vacancy does not exist.
All the relevant forms can be found below.
Important Information
If you are forming a Selection Panel for the appointment of a Principal please contact Maeve Mahon at [email protected] or 087-2373336
Admissions 2024/2025
The Admission Process in all our Catholic Schools for the school year 2025/2026 begin no earlier than 25 October, 2024
A copy of the Admission Notice 2025-2026 must be submitted for approval before being posted to the school website.
Boards of Management may decide to commence their Admission Processes later than 25 October, but the Patron requests that schools in the same parish would collaborate to ensure that all Admission Processes begin at the same time.
Please note that Admission Notices must be posted at least one week prior to the Admission Process beginning. Admission Policies, approved by the Patron must be posted on school websites to comply with current legislation.
Boards of Management
Change of Chairperson of a Board of Management
The appointment of a new Chairperson of a Board of Management is only made after consultation with the Patron. The Patron is then responsible for informing the DES of the change. It is very important that this form is completed and returned as soon as the Patron has agreed to the appointment of a new Chairperson.
Form 2
• It is important that all Boards have full membership and that any vacancies are filled as soon as possible. Please refer to the Governance Manual 7:3; 7:4 and 7:5 for further information. You can also contact your parish priest or the Diocesan Office if you need any assistance in this.
• When a new member takes their place on the Board please ensure that Form 2 is updated and a copy placed in the Minute Book
• You must also complete a Change of BOM Chairperson or Member form & return to [email protected] as soon as possible.
Ethos
This short video offers boards of management the opportunity to reflect on their role in leading, supporting and strengthening the ethos or characteristic spirit that makes our Catholic School a place where each person is seen as made in the image and likeness of God. We ask all our boards of management to take the time to watch the video during the first 100 days of their term of office. The Chairperson will then facilitate a discussion based on the Checklist in Appendix 2 of the Handbook distributed at our Gatherings.
The Video may also be used at a staff meeting during the same time period.
Child Safeguarding - Mandatory Template 3
Boards of Management are required to conduct an annual review of the Child Safety Statement and to notify the Patron that this has happened. Once this review has taken place Mandatory Template 3 must be completed and returned to [email protected] to fulfil the requirement to notify the Patron. An acknowledgment of the notification will be sent to the chairperson and principal. This should be placed on record as it may be required as evidence by the Inspectorate in the event of a CPSI or Incidental Inspection.
Schools Vetting
Important Information
Please note, all school vetting forms need to be sent directly to Br Camillus Regan, CPSMA, 10 Hawthorn Drive, Tullow, Co Carlow.
Sending schools vetting forms to Bishops House will result in a delay in your application.
Applications cannot be processed without the relevant ID and address verification – please use the checklist to make sure you application is completed correctly.
Vetting may be carried out for 16-18 year olds with parental consent.