ADVERT ID 260300
Special Education Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Thu Aug 6 2026
Application Closing Date:
Thu Aug 20 2026
Commencement Date:
Thu Aug 27 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
This is a readvertisement
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Mainstream
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
25
Current Enrolment:
361
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of St. Patrick's Primary School invites applications from suitably qualified primary teachers for the position of Special Education Teacher for the 2026/27 school year.
This is a fixed-term post.
St. Patrick's Primary School is a co-educational, multi-grade vertical school under Catholic patronage, with a current enrolment of over 360 pupils.
Desirable Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
– Previous experience in a Special Education Teacher role, or relevant experience supporting children with a range of special educational needs in a mainstream primary-school setting, ideally including a multi-grade setting.
– Strong practical knowledge of Department of Education Circular 0064/2024 and the accompanying Guidelines for Primary Schools: Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Classes.
– Familiarity with the SET allocation model for the 2026/27 school year (Circular 0011/2026).
– Sound knowledge and practical application of the Continuum of Support and its problem-solving process of identification, assessment, intervention and review.
– The ability to identify children’s strengths, interests and priority learning needs; set appropriate learning targets; plan evidence-informed interventions; and monitor and review progress.
– Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing Student Support Files and Student Support Plans in collaboration with class teachers, parents or guardians, pupils and other relevant professionals.
– The ability to use a flexible range of teaching approaches, including team teaching, early intervention, in-class support, small-group teaching and individual support or withdrawal, where appropriate.
– Strong communication and collaborative skills, including the ability to work effectively with the Principal, SENCO, class teachers, parents or guardians, pupils, SNAs and external agencies and services, including NEPS and the NCSE.
– A commitment to inclusive practice, pupil participation and wellbeing, effective transition planning and ongoing teacher professional learning.
This is a fixed-term post.
St. Patrick's Primary School is a co-educational, multi-grade vertical school under Catholic patronage, with a current enrolment of over 360 pupils.
Desirable Skills, Experience and Knowledge:
– Previous experience in a Special Education Teacher role, or relevant experience supporting children with a range of special educational needs in a mainstream primary-school setting, ideally including a multi-grade setting.
– Strong practical knowledge of Department of Education Circular 0064/2024 and the accompanying Guidelines for Primary Schools: Supporting Children with Special Educational Needs in Mainstream Classes.
– Familiarity with the SET allocation model for the 2026/27 school year (Circular 0011/2026).
– Sound knowledge and practical application of the Continuum of Support and its problem-solving process of identification, assessment, intervention and review.
– The ability to identify children’s strengths, interests and priority learning needs; set appropriate learning targets; plan evidence-informed interventions; and monitor and review progress.
– Experience of developing, implementing and reviewing Student Support Files and Student Support Plans in collaboration with class teachers, parents or guardians, pupils and other relevant professionals.
– The ability to use a flexible range of teaching approaches, including team teaching, early intervention, in-class support, small-group teaching and individual support or withdrawal, where appropriate.
– Strong communication and collaborative skills, including the ability to work effectively with the Principal, SENCO, class teachers, parents or guardians, pupils, SNAs and external agencies and services, including NEPS and the NCSE.
– A commitment to inclusive practice, pupil participation and wellbeing, effective transition planning and ongoing teacher professional learning.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Copy of Certificates, Diplomas, Degrees
- 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
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Roll Number:
20257C
Apply To:
Applications can be sent by email to: bom@stpatricksprimarycelbridge.ie
Subject: SET
Please note the application deadline: 12 noon on Thursday 20th of August 2026.
Note: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Canvassing will disqualify. Appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements, occupational health screening and satisfactory references.
Subject: SET
Please note the application deadline: 12 noon on Thursday 20th of August 2026.
Note: Incomplete or late applications will not be considered. Canvassing will disqualify. Appointment will be subject to current vetting requirements, occupational health screening and satisfactory references.
County:
Kildare
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