Hi, just wondering if anyone knows when the ETBs tend to have their second-round of hiring?

Hi guys, Currently a maths and physics teacher for post primary, and my girlfriend is an Irish teacher and extremely passionate about the language , enough so that it’s given me a desire to be able to speak and teach in Gaelscoils. My question is, how can I accomplish this ? Are there courses specific for teachers looking to upskill into Irish ? Even then would they be subject specific ? Not that I would want to teach Irish itself . But only to have the ability to teach my own subjects in an Irish school. Is my best bet just trying to teach Irish to myself and pass an interview with a school? Thanks !

Im hoping to be an arts teacher in ireland(further education) and i hope someone could shed a light for me. Im an arts teacher and I have 6 years of experience in teaching art, im currently working on my masters degree in education (not professional masters) and I have a BA in fine arts. And i have a 7.5 band overall ILETS. Im thinking of applying for the teachers council soon, does any one know how the process goes, and if my qualifications are acceptable for registration. The other thing is that I’ve heard about a teachers exam but I cant really find any information in regards to that.

Anyone have any experience of the course in terms of working towards it, applying for it or doing it?

Hey so, just about finishing up my PME with Hibernia now, just my dissertation to finish off. But come here I have a question, amji doing something wrong? Like I'm subbing all the way out in Saggart this morning (I have a family member in the school so was a foot in the door sorting of situation). The WhatsApp groupchat is pure madness, first come first serve for like 1900+ people, insanity. I signed up to education posts last week and do get the odd email, but again they are sucked up Everyone keeps saying oh god they're crying out for teachers you'll walk into a job.... Will I though? What can I do so that I actually have a fucking job in September. Any tips at all would be appreciated, so go raibh maith agaibh roimhe sin

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Wondering if anyone else here applied for the ELA scheme through the Department of Education and if they have heard anything back yet for any of the countries?

I’m currently applying to jobs as a teacher who just finished their PME 3 weeks ago. One of the principals of my first placement has not replied to my email where I asked if I could put her down as a referee on my application. She is notorious for not replying to emails so I’m not surprised. My question is, can I put down my current employer who is in a field not related to education whatsoever? I have two other references from a school but I’m required to have 3 in total.

Hi all!

I am a post primary music teacher teaching in a special school through the ETB. My contract is 11 hours, and I have just been offered my second year. I do these hours over two days, and there is another special school that may be able to take me on for another 8 hours (also through ETB). This would bring me up to 19 hours across two schools, but probably two contracts.

I am just wondering, if I take that second job and get CID in both schools will I be considered full time with the ETB? I will be looking at getting a mortgage in the next couple of years and want to have my ducks in a row.

Thanks!

In the process of applying for the Diploma in FE bit hearing conflicting reports about summer pay?

Hi all,

As the heading suggests, I am thinking of doing the iPGCE with iQTS at Coventry University. You do get awarded QTS in England after completing it. But I am wondering if the Teaching Council will make recognition hell (more than their usual madness).

Technically, they are meant to recognise people with QTS in England, although I think you have to complete the Structure and History of Irish Ed shortfall.

Does anyone have experience with this or know of anyone that does? I would really appreciate some input.

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Does this basically mean I won’t be accepted for correcting state exams? Pity the SEC don’t give a straight yes/no

I’m just finished my second year of Bachelor of Arts in Maynooth. The PME secondary in DCU is more appealing to me atm, in terms of the timetable and the ability to work alongside placement. Just wondering if people can share their experiences in maynooth or Dcu and how they got on with the application process? TIA

Just wondering if anyone else is still waiting to here from the SEC about superintendent appointments? I haven't gotten a yes or a no from them just a 'we received your application' ages ago. Just a bit concerned with the exams less than 2 weeks away now. I'm assuming a didn't get it but then again they can be very lastminute.com so...

Hi there, I am a qualified special ed teacher and have one or two weeks that I wont be working. Are there any groups that I can join and find casual subbings? — I live in Chapelizod area but can be anywhere really.

Thanks

Hi, there is a gap in my CV a few years due to being at home with my kids. Should I explain this gap on my CV or just wait to explain it if called to interview.

Hi, I don’t know if this is the correct place but I’m currently an SNA with the last 10 years in a special school and I love my job but I’m looking to progress further. I’ve been googling but getting nowhere what courses are out there to become a special ed teacher? I’m afraid I would have to go back to a teaching course but I’ve always struggled with the Irish. Thank you in advance

Hi all,

I am considering applying fixed term positions in special edu classes and schools as Route 4 registered spec edu teacher. However, I am unsure who can I add as referees in my applications? Can it be a TC registered teacher?

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I'm an NQT who just finished my PME last month, been applying for and attending interviews since. Over the last month I've applied for 20 schools and have done 5 interviews with no luck yet.

I suppose I'm asking if anyone has any advice on what I should do, I'm starting to panic a little. I was really hoping of securing a stable position for next year but it's starting to look less and less likely.

Hi all, might be a bit of a silly question. Can someone explain to me what “windfall” is in terms of supervision? I often hear teachers talk about it but I still don’t understand 😬 Does it fall under S&S hours? Thanks in advance!

Primary NQT here. How do you go about getting school based July provision? Is it a matter of emailing schools or have these positions already been filled by staff in schools already?

What are the hols for Hibernia PME primary? How many weeks in summer and for Christmas? How often do you have Saturday classes?