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Mainstream with Special Classes

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Educate Together

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An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period (four months for teacher posts and the duration of the school year for SNA posts) from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate.

The Board of Management of Sallynoggin Killiney (SKY) Educate Together NS welcomes applications from teachers for a teaching position with initial duties as a Mainstream Class Teacher in a vibrant and friendly Educate Together school.

SKY ETNS is a small, friendly developing school which opened in September 2022 with 11 Junior Infants in one Mainstream and one Autism class. In September, we will have pupils up to 2nd Class and by 2030 we will be fully grown with 8 Mainstream Classes and 2 Autism Classes. The school is currently located in excellent standard temporary accommodation just 1.5km from our permanent site.
The Educate Together ethos is central to our school and its development. We are committed to promoting the voice of the child, partnership with parents in our community and celebrating inclusion, respect and diversity. We are neuro-affirmative and promote a collaborative approach to education which honours positive and respectful relationships with all stakeholders.
We are looking for someone with Mainstream, SET/EAL and/or Special Class experience who will have the confidence and competence to build on the fantastic work setting up our new school achieved by our dedicated staff in our first 3 years. You should be highly motivated, enthusiastic, flexible and committed and be willing to help our school grow into a positive, thriving school community. From year-to-year, teachers may be appointed to Mainstream, Special Class or Special Education Teaching positions in line with school needs.

The following would be desirable:
• dedication to the Educate Together ethos,
• an understanding of Restorative Practice and trauma-informed practice
• understanding of inclusive classrooms
• experience in play-based learning,
• evidence of active contribution towards school life,
• evidence of continued professional development,
• interest in STEM, PE and/or outdoor learning,
• leadership experience.

We are a Droichead school and applications from NQTs are welcome.

Please apply for the position by 9am on the closing date. Please submit both your Standard Application Form and your Letter of Application in PDF format and send via email only to recruitment@sallynogginkillineyetns.ie and addressed to the Chairperson. Applications that are late, sent to the wrong email address or sent via post will not be accepted.

Please note due to the volume of interest we will not be in a position to reply to each applicant.

The following criteria will be assessed at interview:
• Qualifications and Experience
• Knowledge of the Educate Together Ethos and Learn Together Curriculum
• Commitment to Quality, Child-Centred Learning & Teaching
• Teamwork and Communication

Interviews will provisionally be held in person on Wednesday 16th July 2025. Provisions will be made to facilitate remote interviews if required. We request that applicants invited to attend for interview reply by email to accept or decline as soon as possible.

*We would ask you to ensure mobile phone numbers for referees are numbers that are accessible over the summer.