Navigating Surplus Staffing

This two-part series focuses on the provisional staffing entitlement notices received by schools every September.

These sessions are designed for principals and those within the school dealing with employment matters.

In Part 1, we explore:

• The annual staffing entitlement cycle
• Ways the surplus could be managed before having to look at reducing permanent teaching roles
• Key timeframes
• Next steps.

In Part 2, we focus on what to do when the surplus cannot be managed without reducing teaching FTTE.

We explore:

• Undertaking CAPNA or a needs analysis review
• Consultation
• Key timeframes and notice period requirements.

Part 1 resources

• Navigating Surplus Staffing – Part 1 – slide deckopen_in_new

Part 2 resources

• Navigating Surplus Staffing – Part 2 – slide deckopen_in_new

Reviews and Restructures

• Surplus staffing, CAPNA, and needs analysisopen_in_new
• Reduction in staffing entitlementopen_in_new

Other Resources

• CAPNA Meeting – Flowchart PPTAopen_in_new
• PPTA Active Secondary – CAPNA Templateopen_in_new
• PPTA Surplus Staffing Kit – Secondary Schools 2022open_in_new
• Principal Worksheet – CAPNA PPTA Templateopen_in_new
• Surplus Staffing Process – Flowchartopen_in_new
• Surplus Staffing Primary Teachers – Indicative Timeline 2022open_in_new