ADVERT ID 247896
Special Class Teacher
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Danu Community Special School
Blanchardstown Road North
Blanchardstown
D15 P38O
Blanchardstown
D15 P38O
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Mon Jan 19 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Feb 2 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Feb 10 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
ETB
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
8
Current Enrolment:
48
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:
Danu Community Special School, under the patronage of DDLETB, caters for students aged between 4-18 years with a dual diagnosis of Autism and Moderate or Severe Learning Disability, and complex needs, invites applications for a special class teacher.
Experience working with students with additional needs and an understanding of ASD is desirable. The successful candidate must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge and/or experience of using PECS, Lámh, Positive Behaviour management strategies is an advantage.
The school participates in the Droichead Programme and is specifically supported by CDNT clinicians from Blanchardstown AVISTA team. As the school has secondary-topped status, the position is open to fully qualified Primary and Post Primary teachers recognised under Route 1 (Primary), Route 2 (Post Primary) and Route 4 (Other) with the Teaching Council. The successful candidate will be paid under the Primary remit of special schools with the DEY.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, current teaching council registration, vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
Experience working with students with additional needs and an understanding of ASD is desirable. The successful candidate must be able to work as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. Knowledge and/or experience of using PECS, Lámh, Positive Behaviour management strategies is an advantage.
The school participates in the Droichead Programme and is specifically supported by CDNT clinicians from Blanchardstown AVISTA team. As the school has secondary-topped status, the position is open to fully qualified Primary and Post Primary teachers recognised under Route 1 (Primary), Route 2 (Post Primary) and Route 4 (Other) with the Teaching Council. The successful candidate will be paid under the Primary remit of special schools with the DEY.
Appointments are subject to satisfactory references, current teaching council registration, vetting requirements and Occupational Health Screening.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
20548N
Apply To:
Att: Fixed Term Teaching Position
school@danucss.ie
school@danucss.ie
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 15
Enquiries To:
Website:
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