ADVERT ID 261865
Special Class Teacher
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MAIN DETAILS
Status:
Active
Level:
Primary
Date Posted:
Fri Sep 4 2026
Application Closing Date:
Mon Sep 21 2026
Commencement Date:
Mon Oct 12 2026
Status of Post:
Specific Purpose
Number of Vacancies:
1
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SCHOOL DETAILS
School Type:
Special School
School Structure:
Vertical
Gender:
Co-Educational
School Patronage:
Other
Total No. of Teaching Staff:
11
Current Enrolment:
58
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:
St. Hilda's is a special school; we educate students aged 4-18 with Moderate, and Severe to Profound I.D. Many of our students have complex and diverse needs. We are seeking dedicated and passionate teachers to join our committed staff team and become part of a supportive school community, alongside our wonderful children.
This role is best suited to experienced teachers, or newly qualified teachers with a strong passion and demonstratable commitment to Special Education.
Applicants should have experience of working with children/young adults with ASD, Moderate I.D. epilepsy, ADHD, as well as children/young adults with physical disabilities, medical, and personal care needs. Experience in using LÁMH and PECS is desirable. Applicants should have training, knowledge, and experience of managing behaviours of concern.
Initial duties are for 1 student presenting with moderate/S/P GLD/ASD and complex needs.
We have secondary-topped status which means post-primary teachers are eligible to work here full-time, as well as primary qualified teachers. We are a Droichead School that follows the Primary School Calendar and hours.
Please note: Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Interviews will take place on Monday the 5th of October.
This role is best suited to experienced teachers, or newly qualified teachers with a strong passion and demonstratable commitment to Special Education.
Applicants should have experience of working with children/young adults with ASD, Moderate I.D. epilepsy, ADHD, as well as children/young adults with physical disabilities, medical, and personal care needs. Experience in using LÁMH and PECS is desirable. Applicants should have training, knowledge, and experience of managing behaviours of concern.
Initial duties are for 1 student presenting with moderate/S/P GLD/ASD and complex needs.
We have secondary-topped status which means post-primary teachers are eligible to work here full-time, as well as primary qualified teachers. We are a Droichead School that follows the Primary School Calendar and hours.
Please note: Only those shortlisted for interview will be contacted. Interviews will take place on Monday the 5th of October.
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- 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
- Post
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Roll Number:
19261J
Apply To:
County:
Westmeath
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