board of management

Board of Management Decision Quashed for Failure to Give Reasons for Dismissal of School Principal

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This school principal went to the High Court to seek an order quashing the decision by the Board of Management of a national school from terminating her employment as a school principal and teacher. The allegations against the school principal involved allegations of inappropriate behaviour towards two pupils, made against her by a special needs … Read more

Teachers and Fixed Term Contracts-the Essentials

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Fixed term contracts are very common in the teaching profession in Ireland. This is due to a number of factors including • The DES (Department of Education and Skills) sanctioning temporary teaching posts for a school year, rather than approving permanent posts or contracts of longer duration • Teachers taking leave from the school on … Read more