ADVERT ID 259407
Special Education Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Jul 24 2026
Application Closing Date:
Tue Aug 11 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Substitute - maternity
Number of Vacancies:
6
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream with Special Classes
School Structure:
Junior School
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
27
Current Enrolment:
398
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:
Scoil Oilibhéir Naofa is a vibrant Junior School with 5 special classes. We are situated in Bettystown, not far off the M1, accessible by bus and train from Dublin and a 3 minute walk from the beautiful East Meath coastline.
As a Junior school we place a big emphasis on play based and outdoor learning. We are a very well resourced school with a vast supply of equipment for Aistear themes, a music room, a nurture room, 5 sensory rooms, an OT room, a Zen Den, a school library, a productive school garden, an outdoor classroom and 2 playgrounds on our school grounds.
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic teachers to work with our team of dedicated educators. Previous experience of teaching in a Junior school is desirable. We support NQTs with the Droichead Induction process.
In the 26/27 academic year, we have the following positions to fill in SET/EAL and the length of each position varies.
* 2 maternity/parental/parent’s leave positions until the end of December 2026 (less than 24 weeks)
* 3 maternity leave contracts which have the potential to be extended for the rest of the academic year to June 2027 as follows:
27th August 2026-February 2027
21st September 2026-March 2027
23rd November 2026-May 2027
* In addition, we have a year long carer’s leave position available.
Teaching Council Number is essential, please provide details with your application.
Interviews to take place on the week of the 24th August 2026. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Applications by e-mail only to: vacancies@bettystownschool.ie
Please indicate what position you are applying for in the subject bar.
If you wish to be considered for all positions please indicate ‘all positions’ in the subject bar.
As a Junior school we place a big emphasis on play based and outdoor learning. We are a very well resourced school with a vast supply of equipment for Aistear themes, a music room, a nurture room, 5 sensory rooms, an OT room, a Zen Den, a school library, a productive school garden, an outdoor classroom and 2 playgrounds on our school grounds.
We are looking for caring, enthusiastic teachers to work with our team of dedicated educators. Previous experience of teaching in a Junior school is desirable. We support NQTs with the Droichead Induction process.
In the 26/27 academic year, we have the following positions to fill in SET/EAL and the length of each position varies.
* 2 maternity/parental/parent’s leave positions until the end of December 2026 (less than 24 weeks)
* 3 maternity leave contracts which have the potential to be extended for the rest of the academic year to June 2027 as follows:
27th August 2026-February 2027
21st September 2026-March 2027
23rd November 2026-May 2027
* In addition, we have a year long carer’s leave position available.
Teaching Council Number is essential, please provide details with your application.
Interviews to take place on the week of the 24th August 2026. Only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Applications by e-mail only to: vacancies@bettystownschool.ie
Please indicate what position you are applying for in the subject bar.
If you wish to be considered for all positions please indicate ‘all positions’ in the subject bar.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- 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:
20216L
Apply To:
County:
Meath
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