ADVERT ID 240200
Special Class Teacher
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Abacas Special School
Abacas Special School
Treepark Road
Kilnamanagh,
D24A2XF
Treepark Road
Kilnamanagh,
D24A2XF
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jun 27 2025
Application Closing Date:
Fri Jul 11 2025
Commencement Date:
Tue Aug 26 2025
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
6
Current Enrolment:
30
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Panel of Applicants:
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.
Additional Information:
Abacas Special School is a school for pupils aged 4-18 years of age with a diagnosis of autism and complex needs. Abacas is evidence-based and implements individualised educational and behavioural programmes for all pupils. Abacas follows the primary school curriculum and has also adopted the L1LP and L2LP Junior Cycle curricula for pupils of secondary school age.
The successful applicant will work closely alongside a team of highly experienced SNAs, an onsite behaviour practitioner as well as external visiting professionals, to deliver an individualised evidence-based educational programme.
The successful applicant will have significant experience teaching in a similar setting. Excellent interpersonal, communication and team skills are essential. Experience with implementing positive behaviour management and knowledge of Lámh, assistive communication technologies, TEACCH and the L1LP and L2LP Junior Cycle curricula would be a distinct advantage.
Candidates qualified under route 2 are fully qualified to teach in this special school and will be paid accordingly.
From September 2025, we will have an inschool OT and SLT therapy team 2.5 days a week to help support communication and regulation needs.
Teaching council registration essential.
Route 1
/ Route 2 desirable.
Other posts available:
1 Maternity leave position starting in August
Please write 'Permanent Teacher post' - the subject line of your email.
The successful applicant will work closely alongside a team of highly experienced SNAs, an onsite behaviour practitioner as well as external visiting professionals, to deliver an individualised evidence-based educational programme.
The successful applicant will have significant experience teaching in a similar setting. Excellent interpersonal, communication and team skills are essential. Experience with implementing positive behaviour management and knowledge of Lámh, assistive communication technologies, TEACCH and the L1LP and L2LP Junior Cycle curricula would be a distinct advantage.
Candidates qualified under route 2 are fully qualified to teach in this special school and will be paid accordingly.
From September 2025, we will have an inschool OT and SLT therapy team 2.5 days a week to help support communication and regulation needs.
Teaching council registration essential.
Route 1
/ Route 2 desirable.
Other posts available:
1 Maternity leave position starting in August
Please write 'Permanent Teacher post' - the subject line of your email.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- It is a requirement to hold a valid Statutory Declaration and to complete the Form of Undertaking for this position.
- Letter of Application
- Teaching Council Registration
- Standard Application Form for Teaching Posts - in English
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20378O
Apply To:
Abacas Special School
Treepark Road
Kilnamanagh,
D24A2XF
Treepark Road
Kilnamanagh,
D24A2XF
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 24
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