ASD and SEN Teacher

About the role

Teaching and learning is the core focus of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB and we are committed to recruiting high quality teachers with appropriate qualifications, expertise and experience. Position located at Borris College, Specific Purpose - Other employment type.

Qualifications

It is an advantage if the candidate has a post graduate qualification in Special Education Needs/Learning Support or be in the process of applying for or completing this qualification. Applicants must meet the general and special requirements as set out from time to time by the Teaching Council of Ireland for the advertised subject(s). Further details and a full list of recognised qualifications are available on www.teachingcouncil.ie. Applicants who are in their final year of degree/postgraduate diploma which will lead to a teaching qualification, but who have not yet completed their final exams and/or received their results, may apply for advertised vacancies, subject to the provisions regarding Teaching Council registration set out below. Any offer of interview or employment is made pending the applicant’s results meeting the requirements of the vacancy.

Registration with the Teaching Council of Ireland is essential. Applicants must be currently registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland and shall provide a current Registration Certificate, or confirmation of Registration with their Application Form for a teaching position.

Skills

Candidates appointed to teaching positions within Kilkenny and Carlow ETB will be required to show evidence of the following key competences:

• Professional Knowledge – Demonstrate in-depth knowledge, comprehension and understanding of both the subject discipline and pedagogy. Indicators include: strong knowledge of subject matter; awareness of specific course/syllabus requirements; keeping up to date with subject matter/course syllabus changes and developments in the education system; understanding cross‑curricular links and ability to integrate learning across content areas (e.g., literacy, numeracy,