Geography and English Teacher

Job reference: 000452 • Closing date: 25/09/2026 • Location: Kilkenny City Vocational School • Employment type: Specific Purpose - Maternity Leave

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.

Qualifications

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 and provide a current Registration Certificate or confirmation of registration with their application.

Skills

• Professional Knowledge – Demonstrate in‑depth knowledge of the subject discipline and pedagogy; indicators include strong subject matter knowledge, awareness of syllabus requirements, keeping up to date with developments, understanding cross‑curricular links, evaluating teaching philosophies, awareness of curriculum supports, participation in educational planning.
• Professional Practice – Plan and prepare clear, challenging expectations; structure schemes of work; select/create appropriate materials; understand curriculum planning, implementation, evaluation.
• Teaching and Learning – Create stimulating learning environments; use differentiation, learning intentions, group work; establish behaviour standards; manage classroom behaviour; use varied materials and technologies; focus on assessment for learning; use assessment strategies to inform planning; liaise with parents/guardians.
• Communication and Relationship Building – Foster positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, management, wider community; communicate collaboratively; support conflict resolution; motivate and celebrate student effort; promote equality and inclusion; exercise duty of care; support extra‑curricular activities; contribute to school community.
• Self‑awareness and Self‑management Skills – Engage in reflective practice; pursue continual professional development; maintain emotional balance; respond to feedback; adhere to Teaching Council Code of Professional Conduct and Social Media Guidelines; uphold professional integrity; model best practice.

Schedule

22 hours per week (7 hr Geography, 15 hr English)