ADVERT ID 251419
Teacher
.
Rice College
"Vacancy"
The Secretary, Mr. Michael Rabbette,
Board of management, Rice College,
Westport,
F28TK64
The Secretary, Mr. Michael Rabbette,
Board of management, Rice College,
Westport,
F28TK64
.
MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Fri May 1 2026
Application Closing Date:
Fri May 29 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Aug 24 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
9
Number of hours per week:
22
.
SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Secondary School
School Structure:
Co-Educational
Current Enrolment:
650
Droichead school:
Yes
.
POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
Rice College Secondary School, Westport, Co. Mayo has changed its status and is now a recognised co-ed school with girls and boys enrolled. As a result of this announcement, we are delighted with the response from the girls and boys. In these exciting times, we are expanding to 650+ students in 2026/2027.
The Board of Management is delighted to invite applications from any suitably qualified teachers in the many subject areas advertised.
As we may have 9 vacancies listed and if you wish to be considered for more than one vacancy, please state this clearly in your cover letter.
• P1 Teacher of Home Economics & Religious Education 22 hours
• P2 Teacher of History and English with SEN 22 hours
• P3 Teacher of Irish and SPHE 22 hours
• P4 Teacher of PE, Biology and Science 22 hours
• P5 Teacher of French, Spanish and Dutch – 15 hours
• P6 Teacher of Maths, Science with SEN 22 hours
• P7 Teacher of English and Religious Education 22 hours
• P8 Teacher of Maths and Irish with SEN 22 hours
• P9 Teacher of Art and SEN 11 hours
Applicants for the above position(s) should forward all relevant documents to;
The Secretary, Board of Management, Rice College, by Friday 29th May 2026.
(a) Curriculum Vitae (Use a paperclip) with cover letter
( 3 copies of CV & Letter must be submitted)
(b) Copies of two recent written references (1 Copy)
(c) Names and mobile numbers of two recent educational referees must be included in the CV
(d) Evidence of Teaching Council registration detailing the subjects you are recognised to teach
(e) Garda Clearance Certificate
Short-listing may apply.
Canvassing will disqualify.
Garda vetting is mandatory.
The school is an equal opportunities employer.
This position is subject to the approval of the DEY and completion of any redeployment processes.
Applicants should familiarise themselves with Child Protection Procedures:
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/policy-information/child-protection-procedures-in-schools/#child-protection-procedures-2025-and-supports-for-schools
https://www.ricecollegewestport.ie/Content/2024/10/nk53-
Rice_College_Childsafeguarding_Statementandriskassessment_Statement_for_20242025_Scanned.pdf?39442
Please address envelopes as follows:
THE VACANCY BEING APPLIED FOR
The Secretary,
Board of Management,
Rice College,
Westport,
Co. Mayo.
F28 TK64
Closing date is 29th May 2026.
The Board of Management is delighted to invite applications from any suitably qualified teachers in the many subject areas advertised.
As we may have 9 vacancies listed and if you wish to be considered for more than one vacancy, please state this clearly in your cover letter.
• P1 Teacher of Home Economics & Religious Education 22 hours
• P2 Teacher of History and English with SEN 22 hours
• P3 Teacher of Irish and SPHE 22 hours
• P4 Teacher of PE, Biology and Science 22 hours
• P5 Teacher of French, Spanish and Dutch – 15 hours
• P6 Teacher of Maths, Science with SEN 22 hours
• P7 Teacher of English and Religious Education 22 hours
• P8 Teacher of Maths and Irish with SEN 22 hours
• P9 Teacher of Art and SEN 11 hours
Applicants for the above position(s) should forward all relevant documents to;
The Secretary, Board of Management, Rice College, by Friday 29th May 2026.
(a) Curriculum Vitae (Use a paperclip) with cover letter
( 3 copies of CV & Letter must be submitted)
(b) Copies of two recent written references (1 Copy)
(c) Names and mobile numbers of two recent educational referees must be included in the CV
(d) Evidence of Teaching Council registration detailing the subjects you are recognised to teach
(e) Garda Clearance Certificate
Short-listing may apply.
Canvassing will disqualify.
Garda vetting is mandatory.
The school is an equal opportunities employer.
This position is subject to the approval of the DEY and completion of any redeployment processes.
Applicants should familiarise themselves with Child Protection Procedures:
https://www.gov.ie/en/department-of-education/policy-information/child-protection-procedures-in-schools/#child-protection-procedures-2025-and-supports-for-schools
https://www.ricecollegewestport.ie/Content/2024/10/nk53-
Rice_College_Childsafeguarding_Statementandriskassessment_Statement_for_20242025_Scanned.pdf?39442
Please address envelopes as follows:
THE VACANCY BEING APPLIED FOR
The Secretary,
Board of Management,
Rice College,
Westport,
Co. Mayo.
F28 TK64
Closing date is 29th May 2026.
Required Subjects:
English
History
Religious Education
SEN Qualification
History
Religious Education
SEN Qualification
Additional Subjects:
Art
Mathematics
Physical Education
Science
Mathematics
Physical Education
Science
.
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
- References (written)
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- Teaching Council Registration
.
Applications may be submitted by
- Post
.
Roll Number:
64700O
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Job Title
The Secretary,
Board of Management,
Rice College,
Westport,
F28TK64
The Secretary,
Board of Management,
Rice College,
Westport,
F28TK64
County:
Mayo
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