SEN Teacher

Job reference: 000450 • Closing date: 01/10/2026 • Location: Kilkenny City Vocational School • Employment type: Fixed Term

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

• 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).
• Applicants must be currently registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland and provide a current Registration Certificate or confirmation of registration with their application.
• Applicants in their final year of degree/postgraduate diploma leading to a teaching qualification may apply, subject to Teaching Council registration provisions; any offer is pending results meeting the vacancy requirements.

Skills

Candidates will be required to demonstrate the following key competences:

• Professional Knowledge – Demonstrate in‑depth knowledge of subject discipline and pedagogy; indicators include strong subject knowledge, awareness of syllabus requirements, keeping up to date, understanding cross‑curricular links, evaluating teaching philosophies, awareness of supports, participation in educational planning.
• Professional Practice – Understand high quality teaching and learning; indicators include planning and preparation, selecting appropriate materials, understanding curriculum implementation, using varied teaching materials and technologies.
• Communication and relationship building – Establish effective communication with management, colleagues, students, parents, wider community; indicators include fostering positive relationships, collaborating, supporting conflict resolution, motivating students, commitment to equality and inclusion, duty of care, supporting extra‑curricular programmes.
• Self‑awareness and self‑management skills – Engage in reflective practice, maintain focus on professional growth, resilience, responsiveness to feedback, awareness of Teaching Council Code of Professional Conduct, uphold professional integrity, model best practice.

Schedule

Hours per week: 2 positions – 11 hours Fixed Term and 22 hours Specific Purpose covering Maternity Leave.