New Policy on granting “Full Registration” to teachers “Probated in a Restricted Setting”
The Teaching Council will introduce a new policy which will allow teachers previously probated in a restricted setting apply for Full Registration as a primary teacher. This interim measure will be available from 4 January 2016.
Teachers registered under Regulation 2 (Primary), who have previously been probated in a restricted setting, and who do not have any other outstanding condition, and who fulfil certain criteria will be eligible to apply for full registration.
The criteria require that the teacher is or has been teaching a full nationally recognised curriculum modified in line with the guidelines as set out by the NCCA, to a minimum of 6 students on a full-time basis for the entire day, and where the teacher is fully responsible for the learning of the students and has responsibilities comparable to those of a mainstream class teacher.
A minimum of 50 days continuous service is required in a position which meets the criteria. The service requirement may not include any service required to meet the probation/Droichead condition. The service requirement is in addition to service given to fulfil the probation/Droichead condition.
The Council strongly advises teachers to maintain any arrangements that they have in place.
The Council is currently preparing for the introduction of this policy and further clarification will be available in January with the introduction of the policy.
The application form and details of the application process will be available on this website from 4 January 2016.
