ADVERT ID 233638
Special Education Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Tue May 6 2025 12:41:23
Application Closing Date:
Mon May 19 2025
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 21 2025
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
Number of hours per week:
22
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Secondary School
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Dominican College, Galway, is seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic Learning Support Teacher to join our team.
The successful candidate will work closely with students, teachers, and parents to provide targeted support, ensuring that all students, particularly those with additional learning needs, reach their full potential.
This contract is for 22 hours per week (11 hours career break and 11 hours maternity leave), to commence on 21st August 2025 and continue until the end of the 2025/26 academic year.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide in-class, small group, and individual support to students across various subjects.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to differentiate lessons and assessments.
• Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting interventions as necessary.
• Communicate regularly with parents and other stakeholders regarding student progress.
Qualifications and Skills:
• A relevant teaching qualification as per Teaching Council regulation of the day.
• An SEN and/or EAL qualification is desirable but not essential.
• A strong understanding of inclusive education and differentiated teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, teamworking, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a learning support role is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with students.
• A professional approach and the ability to work co-operatively and effectively with colleagues to develop professional relationships.
• The desire to continually improve his/her professional knowledge and practice.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• To be actively engaged members of his/her profession and the wider community.
This position is subject to DoE approval.
Please submit a copy of your CV along with references (written); copies of certificates, diplomas & degrees; and Teaching Council registration to recruitment@taylorshill.ie .
The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Monday 19th May 2025.
Qualifications as per Teaching Council regulation of the day.
All applicants must be registered with The Teaching Council of Ireland.
Dominican College is an equal opportunities employer.
Shortlisting may apply.
The successful candidate will work closely with students, teachers, and parents to provide targeted support, ensuring that all students, particularly those with additional learning needs, reach their full potential.
This contract is for 22 hours per week (11 hours career break and 11 hours maternity leave), to commence on 21st August 2025 and continue until the end of the 2025/26 academic year.
Key Responsibilities:
• Provide in-class, small group, and individual support to students across various subjects.
• Collaborate with subject teachers to differentiate lessons and assessments.
• Monitor and assess student progress, adjusting interventions as necessary.
• Communicate regularly with parents and other stakeholders regarding student progress.
Qualifications and Skills:
• A relevant teaching qualification as per Teaching Council regulation of the day.
• An SEN and/or EAL qualification is desirable but not essential.
• A strong understanding of inclusive education and differentiated teaching strategies.
• Excellent communication, collaboration, teamworking, and organizational skills.
• Experience working in a learning support role is an advantage.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• The ability to communicate effectively with students.
• A professional approach and the ability to work co-operatively and effectively with colleagues to develop professional relationships.
• The desire to continually improve his/her professional knowledge and practice.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• To be actively engaged members of his/her profession and the wider community.
This position is subject to DoE approval.
Please submit a copy of your CV along with references (written); copies of certificates, diplomas & degrees; and Teaching Council registration to recruitment@taylorshill.ie .
The closing date for receipt of applications is noon on Monday 19th May 2025.
Qualifications as per Teaching Council regulation of the day.
All applicants must be registered with The Teaching Council of Ireland.
Dominican College is an equal opportunities employer.
Shortlisting may apply.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- References (written)
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Teaching Council Registration
- CV (Digital)
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
62990Q
Apply To:
recruitment@taylorshill.ie
County:
Galway
Enquiries To:
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