ADVERT ID 258745
Special Class Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jul 17 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Aug 5 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
3
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
34
Current Enrolment:
272
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management invites applications for 3 one-year fixed term teacher vacancies, for children with Mild General Learning Disabilities and/or in ASD Units. Applications should be forwarded to the Chairperson of the Board of Management at the following address:
Catherine McAuley Special School, Ashbourne Avenue, South Circular Road, Limerick V94 AW98 by the 31st July, 2026.
Catherine McAuley Special School caters for pupils with Mild General Learning Disabilities at both primary and post primary levels. The school has 28 classes in total of pupils with
learning needs and a staff of 34 teachers and 34 SNAs.
Appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements and occupational health screening.
Please ensure that you fulfil the requirements of the advert so that your application can be considered. Experience in dealing with challenging behaviour is preferable.
Candidates must be positive, flexible and work well in a team environment. The successful candidate must be willing to engage in relevant CPD, have a strong work ethic and respect the ethos of the school.
Knowledge of Special Education in general and ASD in particular is desirable. Applicants must have the required Religious Education Certificate as our school has a Catholic Ethos. Candidates called for interview will bring referees’ names (role, contact no.) and references along with copies of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees.
Applications will be accepted by post only (note: email applications will not be accepted). Clearly mark your envelope "Teacher Fixed Term Application".
Catherine McAuley Special School, Ashbourne Avenue, South Circular Road, Limerick V94 AW98 by the 31st July, 2026.
Catherine McAuley Special School caters for pupils with Mild General Learning Disabilities at both primary and post primary levels. The school has 28 classes in total of pupils with
learning needs and a staff of 34 teachers and 34 SNAs.
Appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements and occupational health screening.
Please ensure that you fulfil the requirements of the advert so that your application can be considered. Experience in dealing with challenging behaviour is preferable.
Candidates must be positive, flexible and work well in a team environment. The successful candidate must be willing to engage in relevant CPD, have a strong work ethic and respect the ethos of the school.
Knowledge of Special Education in general and ASD in particular is desirable. Applicants must have the required Religious Education Certificate as our school has a Catholic Ethos. Candidates called for interview will bring referees’ names (role, contact no.) and references along with copies of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees.
Applications will be accepted by post only (note: email applications will not be accepted). Clearly mark your envelope "Teacher Fixed Term Application".
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
18692I
Apply To:
Chairperson
Board of Management
Catherine McAuley School
Ashbourne Avenue
South Circular Road
Limerick
V94AW98
Board of Management
Catherine McAuley School
Ashbourne Avenue
South Circular Road
Limerick
V94AW98
County:
Limerick
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