Key functions
CCMS has three directorates:
- Education - which includes Educational Adviser teams and Localities Administrative Support
- Strategic Planning and School Provision - which has responsibility for Area Planning and Building & Development Teams
- HR, Workforce Planning and Governance - which has responsibility for finance, HR, Governance and Recruitment
Support to schools often requires a multi-disciplinary approach so CCMS has three Locality Teams with Officers from each directorate. These teams work collectively to provide support to schools in the localities below, as well as the five dioceses. These teams are a primary contact point for schools, but staff work flexibly across areas according to demand and need.
This table shows the council areas served by each CCMS Locality Team
Locality Team
|
Council Areas
|
| Locality 1 |
Fermanagh and Omagh, Mid Ulster, Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon |
| Locality 2 |
Derry and Strabane, Causeway Coast and Glens, Mid and East Antrim, Antrim and Newtownabbey |
| Locality 3 |
Newry, Mourne and Down, Lisburn and Castlereagh, Belfast |
CCMS provides support and advice to school leaders, Boards of Governors and Trustees of Catholic maintained schools in the key areas of:
- School leadership & Governance,
- HR & Recruitment of school leaders and teachers
- Area Planning
CCMS also provides advice to Trustees and schools on a range of building matters to support the effective management of their school. School buildings are owned by Trustees and maintained by the Education Authority.
We also work with schools to develop and embed the ethos and values of Catholic education throughout their teaching, learning and pastoral care.
Further information on CCMS is available on our Publications page.