Education Authority

07/10/2026

There is still time to apply for a Further Education Grant!

Apply online now through our student finance portal before applications close on 31 October 2026: https://ow.ly/OXpo50YVWMb

If you are 19 or over and studying a full or part time course at a Further Education College, you may be eligible for a grant.

Check your eligibility and apply by visiting our website at https://ow.ly/6oa850YVWMe

06/10/2026

JOB OPPORTUNITY: Category Manager

We are recruiting for a Category Manager role to assist the Senior Category Manager and the Head of Procurement to ensure the successful implementation and delivery of a compliant, consistent and professional procurement service within EA.

📍 Location: Base location to be agreed on appointment
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: £44,075 - £47,181 per annum
Closing date: Monday 19 October 2026 at 11:59pm

➡️ For more information and to apply visit: https://ow.ly/rS1p50ZUURG

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06/10/2026

04/10/2026

💡 What does effective digital leadership look like in a primary school?

In the latest EdIS eXchange podcast, Frances Hughes and Rachel McCarragher from Rowandale Integrated Primary School discuss digital leadership, AI, innovation and creating meaningful learning experiences for pupils.

🎧 Listen now
Amazon Music: https://ow.ly/Q24I50ZSNlZ
Apple Podcasts: https://ow.ly/yCIJ50ZSNlY
Spotify: https://ow.ly/Ipq350ZSNlX

02/10/2026

Our Cleaning Service is hiring for roles across the region.

⬇️ Check the full list out below ⬇️

Cleaner
📍 Location: St Aidan's High School, Enniskillen
Contract: Part-time, permanent
Salary: £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
Closing date: Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:59PM
➡️ Apply: https://ow.ly/oZj950ZTWJZ

Cleaning Supervisor
📍 Location: St Mary's College, Irvinestown
Contract: Part-time, permanent
Salary: £14.9917 - £15.7367 per hour
Closing date: Monday 12 October 2026 at 11:59PM
➡️ Apply: https://ow.ly/CbYz50ZTWK1

Cleaner
📍 Location: Dunclug College, Ballymena
Contract: Part-time, permanent
Salary: £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
Closing date: Tuesday 13 October 2026 at 11:59PM
➡️ Apply: https://ow.ly/8ck650ZTWK3

Cleaning Supervisor
📍 Location: Limavady Central Primary School
Contract: Part-time, permanent
Salary: £14.9917 - £15.7367 per hour
Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59PM
➡️ Apply: https://ow.ly/BriE50ZTWK4

Cleaning Supervisor
📍 Location: St Joseph's College, Enniskillen
Contract: Part-time, permanent
Salary: £14.9917 - £15.7367 per hour
Closing date: Wednesday 14 October 2026 at 11:59PM
➡️ Apply: https://ow.ly/YsCV50ZTWJY

Cleaner
📍 Location: Dunclug College, Ballymena
Contract: Part-time, permanent
Salary: £13.6288 - £14.2897 per hour
Closing date: Friday 16 October 2026 at 11:59PM
➡️ Apply: https://ow.ly/mzvS50ZTWK0

Our Cleaning Service require Temporary Relief After-School Cleaning Staff.

Relief cleaning opportunities arise throughout the year and may vary in duration from a single day to several months.

◾ Flexible working hours Monday to Friday
◾ £13.62 per hour
◾ 10 hours per week

✅ Sign up - https://ow.ly/jn0C50ZTWK2

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02/10/2026

We're incredibly proud of Katherine Ferguson and Claire McKay, both recognised with Specialist Awards at this year's Professional in Practice Awards.

Katherine, our Senior Education Welfare Officer, picked up her second award since qualifying as a social worker, this time for completing the Practice Teaching course.

Claire, our Designated Officer for Child Protection (CPSS), was recognised for her contribution to practice supporting the safety and wellbeing of children and young people in our schools.

Well deserved to you both!



Northern Ireland Social Care Council

02/10/2026

📖 Reading opens doors to learning, imagination and opportunity.

The Education Authority was delighted to support the launch of Book Week 2026, with EA Chief Executive Richard Pengelly attending the special event at Belfast Central Library.

We look forward to seeing schools, families and communities across Northern Ireland get involved from 19-25 October and celebrate the lifelong benefits of reading.

To find out more about Book Week NI visit: https://ow.ly/mj0m50ZTS2s

02/10/2026

It was lovely to welcome pupils from St Aidan’s Primary School, Magilligan and Scoil Cholmcille, Greencastle to Magilligan Field Centre.

The pupils spent the morning exploring the Magilligan coastline through litter picking and beachcombing activities, learning more about where coastal litter comes from and its impact on the environment. They also discovered the natural and human influences shaping our shoreline before rounding off the visit with a creative beach art challenge using materials collected along the shore.

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02/10/2026

We estimate that the NI school maintenance backlog is now between £600 million and £800 million.

This figure will continue to grow each year, unless our maintenance budget is increased to circa £90 million – and it is only with annual funding above that level that we will be able to start addressing the backlog.

Find out more in our Maintenance of the Schools Estate – Fact File: https://ow.ly/x1Ki50ZT6fH

01/10/2026

Since the launch of the Pre-School Standardisation Programme in September 2025, access to full-time pre-school provision (22.5 hours per week) has increased from 40% to 65%.

To date, 207 pre-schools have been standardised, creating 4,687 additional full-time pre-school places and providing children with access to a mid-day meal.

Shauna Dolan explains the difference the longer provision has made to her son.

You can watch the full video and find out more about the programme on our website https://bit.ly/4dO5YzC