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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.

Special School Teacher Vacancies

St. Joseph's Special School invites applications from enthusiastic, committed, and child-centred teachers to join our dedicated team.

We currently have the following vacancies:

2 Permanent Teaching Posts
1 Full-Time Fixed-Term Teaching Post (1 School Year)

The successful candidates will have:
Appropriate Teaching Council Registration
Knowledge and understanding of the Primary School Curriculum, Junior Cycle, and Senior Cycle Level 1 and Level 2 Programmes.
An understanding of the Relate Programme and a Low Arousal Approach.
Experience of, or a strong desire to work with, pupils with Moderate Intellectual Disabilities and Autistic learners.
Excellent teamwork and communication skills, with a willingness to collaborate as part of a multidisciplinary team.
A passion for supporting learners to achieve their full potential.
An understanding of how to respond to behaviours that challenge in a supportive, positive, and child-focused manner.

We are seeking teachers who are committed to creating an inclusive, nurturing, and engaging learning environment where every student can thrive.

Application Process

Please submit the following as four separate files:

Cover Letter
Curriculum Vitae (CV)
Standard Application Form
Teaching Council Registration

Applications should be emailed to:

joinourteam@stjosephspns.ie

We look forward to welcoming new colleagues to our team