ADVERT ID 260576
Teacher
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St Joseph's Special School
Parnell Street
Waterford City
Waterford
X91E030
Waterford City
Waterford
X91E030
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Post Primary
Date Posted:
Wed Aug 19 2026
Application Closing Date:
Wed Sep 2 2026
Commencement Date:
Wed Sep 9 2026
Status of Post:
Fixed-term
Number of Vacancies:
1
Number of hours per week:
9
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Catholic
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
14
Current Enrolment:
105
Droichead school:
Yes
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POST DETAILS
Additional Information:
The Board of Management of St. Joseph’s Special School invites applications for the following position for the 2026–2027 academic year:
Resource Teacher – minimum 9 hours per week
This position is available for a minimum of 9 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours through other contracts, subject to school requirements and availability.
As the hours for this position arise from a contract requiring a post-primary trained teacher, applicants should hold the appropriate teaching qualification. However, we particularly welcome applications from teachers who have the skills, experience and child-centred approach associated with primary teaching, together with post-primary qualifications and/or experience.
This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working across a range of ages and abilities within a supportive special-school environment. Additional hours may become available, depending on school requirements and the successful applicant’s skills and availability.
We would particularly welcome applicants with skills, experience or an interest in areas such as:
Physical Education
Music
Gardening
Career Guidance
Other creative, practical or enrichment activities
St. Joseph’s Special School caters for pupils aged 3–18 years with Mild General Learning Disabilities (GLD). Our pupils may also have additional and/or complex needs.Knowledge and experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and positive behaviour support strategies would be desirable. We are looking for a teacher who is enthusiastic, flexible and committed to meeting the individual needs of our pupils and contributing positively to the life of the school.
St. Joseph’s School is under the patronage of the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore and is committed to fostering an inclusive, caring and supportive Catholic educational environment. Applicants should be committed to supporting and contributing positively to the ethos of the school.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted by email to office@stjosephsspecialschool.ie before 12 noon on [closing date].
Please use “Resource Teacher – Ad No.260576 as the email subject.
Applications should be addressed to the Chairperson of the Board of Management.
Resource Teacher – minimum 9 hours per week
This position is available for a minimum of 9 hours per week, with the potential for additional hours through other contracts, subject to school requirements and availability.
As the hours for this position arise from a contract requiring a post-primary trained teacher, applicants should hold the appropriate teaching qualification. However, we particularly welcome applications from teachers who have the skills, experience and child-centred approach associated with primary teaching, together with post-primary qualifications and/or experience.
This is an exciting opportunity for a teacher who enjoys working across a range of ages and abilities within a supportive special-school environment. Additional hours may become available, depending on school requirements and the successful applicant’s skills and availability.
We would particularly welcome applicants with skills, experience or an interest in areas such as:
Physical Education
Music
Gardening
Career Guidance
Other creative, practical or enrichment activities
St. Joseph’s Special School caters for pupils aged 3–18 years with Mild General Learning Disabilities (GLD). Our pupils may also have additional and/or complex needs.Knowledge and experience of Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and positive behaviour support strategies would be desirable. We are looking for a teacher who is enthusiastic, flexible and committed to meeting the individual needs of our pupils and contributing positively to the life of the school.
St. Joseph’s School is under the patronage of the Diocese of Waterford and Lismore and is committed to fostering an inclusive, caring and supportive Catholic educational environment. Applicants should be committed to supporting and contributing positively to the ethos of the school.
How to Apply:
Applications should be submitted by email to office@stjosephsspecialschool.ie before 12 noon on [closing date].
Please use “Resource Teacher – Ad No.260576 as the email subject.
Applications should be addressed to the Chairperson of the Board of Management.
Required Subject:
Resource
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Standard Application Form
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Applications may be submitted by
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Roll Number:
19244J
Apply To:
County:
Waterford
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