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Céad Beal 28 2025 18:04:14

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The Board of Management of Saplings Special School, Carlow invites applications for the position of Special Class Teacher (Permanent Post). We are also recruiting for a part-time fixed term (Job share) position.

Saplings Special School is an evidence-based school for pupils aged 4–18 years with Autism and Complex Needs. The school has five classrooms catering for 30 students. We value individualised, evidence-based education and assessment, and provide a supportive, collaborative working environment.

This is a unique opportunity to work as part of a dedicated and highly qualified team of teachers and SNAs. Staff at Saplings Carlow also collaborate regularly with multi-disciplinary professionals to deliver high-quality, individualised educational programmes.

Essential Requirements:
- Fully qualified teacher recognised by the Teaching Council under Route 1 (Primary), Route 2 (Post-Primary) or Route 4 (Other).
- Experience working with autistic individuals in an educational setting.
- Experience supporting students with behaviours of concern in a special school environment.

Desirable Experience:
- Training or experience in ABA, TEACCH, PECS, LÁMH.

The successful candidate will be:
- flexible, inclusive, energetic, and demonstrate initiative.
- willing to undertake in-school training relating to the needs of the students.
- available for Croke Park hours on the two days prior to school reopening.
- committed to working as part of a dynamic and supportive team.
- a reflective practitionner and seek out Teacher Professional Learning in areas of self-identified need.

Additional Information:
- Saplings Carlow participates in the Droichead Programme.

Appointment is subject to:
- Satisfactory references
- Current Teaching Council registration
- Vetting requirements
- Pre-employment Occupational health screening