Class Allocation Policy
It is recognised that allocation of classes is the prerogative and duty of the Príomh Oide. The list of classes and teachers will be submitted to the B.O.M for approval and will be distributed to all teachers at April Staff Meeting.
Classes will be allocated after consultation by questionnaire to each teacher in the school in March.
o Each teacher will be asked to give 3 preferences none of which can be guaranteed. Each teacher will also be asked to indicate 1 class which they do not wish to have allocated to them. They will be guaranteed that this will be respected.
The Príomh Oide will then allocate classes using the following guidelines.
o Needs of the school
o Experience – suitability – interest of teacher
o Wish to work in the area
o Make up of particular class
Teachers will remain in mainstream classes for 2-year cycle. 2
years x 2 i.e. 4 years maximum.
ot;EN-GB">o 1st & 2nd Class
o 3rd & 4th Class
o 5th & 6th Class
with the exception of Early Start, Junior Infants, Senior Infants which is a 3-year cycle. Teachers will have an option to repeat i.e. 3 years x 2 – 6 years maximum.
Teachers will be assigned to Special Classes for periods of 3 years subject to a maximum of 6 years.
Resource Teachers will be assigned to that position for 2 years with an option to remain for another 2 years i.e. 2 years x 2 – maximum 4 years.
H.S.C.L. co-ordinator is engaged for the purposes of H.S.C.L. on a fixed term contract of 3 years with an option to extend a further 3 years i.e. 3 years x 2 – 6 years maximum.
Beginning teachers may be offered the opportunity to repeat year after completion of their Diploma.
