ADVERT ID 258897
Special Class Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Jul 15 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Jul 29 2026
Commencement Date:
Tue Sep 1 2026
Status of Post:
Specific Purpose
Number of Vacancies:
2
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
21
Current Enrolment:
123
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:
This advertisement is to the Supplementary Panel Only. The closing date is the 18/07/2026
St. Francis Special School caters for students with a mild and moderate general learning disability, many of whom have co-occurring needs between the ages of five and eighteen years. Candidates are required to have qualifications as per Department of Education & Skills and an additional qualification in special education, including autism or a related area is advantageous.
Applicants should have experience of working with students with physical, sensory, learning and complex difficulties. Experience in working with children with ASD is desirable for these posts. Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training.
Appointment will be subject to current Garda vetting requirements, occupational health screening and satisfactory references.
All appointments are subject to sanction from the Department of Education. Teaching allocation may be varied from time to time by the National Council for Special Education.
Shortlisting may apply. Additional Vacancies that may arise during the current school year may be filled from this advertisement at the discretion of the Board of Management.
Closing Date for Applications: 18th July 2026
St. Francis Special School caters for students with a mild and moderate general learning disability, many of whom have co-occurring needs between the ages of five and eighteen years. Candidates are required to have qualifications as per Department of Education & Skills and an additional qualification in special education, including autism or a related area is advantageous.
Applicants should have experience of working with students with physical, sensory, learning and complex difficulties. Experience in working with children with ASD is desirable for these posts. Candidates must be able to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training.
Appointment will be subject to current Garda vetting requirements, occupational health screening and satisfactory references.
All appointments are subject to sanction from the Department of Education. Teaching allocation may be varied from time to time by the National Council for Special Education.
Shortlisting may apply. Additional Vacancies that may arise during the current school year may be filled from this advertisement at the discretion of the Board of Management.
Closing Date for Applications: 18th July 2026
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Teaching Practice Grades
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- Teaching Council Registration
- Standard Application Form for Teaching Posts - in English
- Recognised Certificate to Teach Religious Education
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Applications may be submitted by
- Post
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Roll Number:
19337Q
Apply To:
County:
Laois
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