ADVERT ID 240149
Special Class Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jun 27 2025
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jul 11 2025
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 1 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
3
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
17
Current Enrolment:
123
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
This application is strictly to the Supplementary Panel (Primary, Kildare and Leighlin Diocese and will close on the 4th of July 2025).
St. Francis Special School caters for students with a mild and moderate general learning disability, many of whom have co-occurring needs between the ages of five and eighteen years. Candidates are required to have qualifications as per Department of Education & Skills and an additional qualification in special education, including autism or a related area is advantageous.
Applicants should have experience of working with students with physical, sensory, learning and complex difficulties. Experience in working with children with ASD is desirable for these posts. Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training.
Appointment will be subject to current Garda vetting requirements, occupational health screening and satisfactory references.
All appointments are subject to sanction from the Department of Education. Teaching allocation may be varied from time to time by the National Council for Special Education.
Shortlisting may apply. Additional Vacancies that may arise during the current school year may be filled from this advertisement at the discretion of the Board of Management.
Closing Date for Applications: 4th July 2025
St. Francis Special School caters for students with a mild and moderate general learning disability, many of whom have co-occurring needs between the ages of five and eighteen years. Candidates are required to have qualifications as per Department of Education & Skills and an additional qualification in special education, including autism or a related area is advantageous.
Applicants should have experience of working with students with physical, sensory, learning and complex difficulties. Experience in working with children with ASD is desirable for these posts. Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training.
Appointment will be subject to current Garda vetting requirements, occupational health screening and satisfactory references.
All appointments are subject to sanction from the Department of Education. Teaching allocation may be varied from time to time by the National Council for Special Education.
Shortlisting may apply. Additional Vacancies that may arise during the current school year may be filled from this advertisement at the discretion of the Board of Management.
Closing Date for Applications: 4th July 2025
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- Teaching Council Registration
- Standard Application Form for Teaching Posts - in English
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
19337Q
Apply To:
Borris Road
Portlaoise
R32DN24
Portlaoise
R32DN24
County:
Laois
Enquiries To:
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