Secondary schools will soon be able to share teachers in subjects like Irish, maths and languages.
The Education Minister Joe McHugh is urging principals to sign up to the scheme, which is to deal with a shortage of teachers.
The new scheme will start from the beginning of the 2019/20 school year and will be reviewed after the first year of operation.
The aim is to alleviate some of the challenges schools have faced in recruiting educators.
This new approach to filling posts is a solution for principals who are seeking teachers and graduates who are looking for full-time employment and more options for work.
