ADVERT ID 255754
Special Class Teacher
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Saplings Carlow
Killeshin
Co Carlow
Carlow
R93P2X3
Co Carlow
Carlow
R93P2X3
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jun 17 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jul 1 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Aug 25 2026
Status of Post:
Part-Time
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
7
Current Enrolment:
30
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of Saplings Special School invites applications for two 0.5 fixed-term Special Class Teacher positions commencing in the 2026/2027 school year.
One position is to cover the second half of an existing job-share arrangement, while the second position is to fill a 0.5 Exceptional Teaching Position.
Saplings Special School is an evidence-based special school for pupils aged 4–18 years with Autism and Complex Needs. We currently support 30 students across five classrooms and are committed to providing highly individualised, evidence-based educational programmes and assessment practices that enable every student to reach their full potential.
Working at Saplings Special School offers a unique opportunity to join a dedicated and highly skilled team of teachers and Special Needs Assistants. Staff work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals to design and deliver individualised educational programmes that support students’ communication, learning, independence and wellbeing.
We are seeking teachers who are:
- Passionate about working with autistic children and young people with complex needs.
- Highly motivated, proactive and able to demonstrate initiative in their professional practice.
- Committed to engaging in ongoing professional learning and willing to independently pursue opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills.
- Collaborative team players who contribute positively to a dynamic and supportive school community.
- Reflective practitioners who value evidence-based and neuroaffirmative approaches to education.
Essential Requirements:
- Teaching qualifications recognised by the Department of Education.
- Experience working with autistic children and young people in an educational setting.
- Experience supporting students who may present with behaviours of concern within a special school environment.
Desirable Experience and Skills:
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
- Total Communication approaches.
- Neuroaffirmative practice.
- LÁMH.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
One position is to cover the second half of an existing job-share arrangement, while the second position is to fill a 0.5 Exceptional Teaching Position.
Saplings Special School is an evidence-based special school for pupils aged 4–18 years with Autism and Complex Needs. We currently support 30 students across five classrooms and are committed to providing highly individualised, evidence-based educational programmes and assessment practices that enable every student to reach their full potential.
Working at Saplings Special School offers a unique opportunity to join a dedicated and highly skilled team of teachers and Special Needs Assistants. Staff work collaboratively with multidisciplinary professionals to design and deliver individualised educational programmes that support students’ communication, learning, independence and wellbeing.
We are seeking teachers who are:
- Passionate about working with autistic children and young people with complex needs.
- Highly motivated, proactive and able to demonstrate initiative in their professional practice.
- Committed to engaging in ongoing professional learning and willing to independently pursue opportunities to enhance their knowledge and skills.
- Collaborative team players who contribute positively to a dynamic and supportive school community.
- Reflective practitioners who value evidence-based and neuroaffirmative approaches to education.
Essential Requirements:
- Teaching qualifications recognised by the Department of Education.
- Experience working with autistic children and young people in an educational setting.
- Experience supporting students who may present with behaviours of concern within a special school environment.
Desirable Experience and Skills:
- Positive Behaviour Support (PBS).
- Total Communication approaches.
- Neuroaffirmative practice.
- LÁMH.
- Experience collaborating with multidisciplinary teams.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Roll Number:
20370V
County:
Carlow
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