School Details
School Name
Ardnagrath National School
School Address
Walderstown
Athlone
N37YY16
County
Westmeath
Gender
Co-Educational
Level
Primary
Type
Mainstream with Special Classes
Patronage
Catholic
Total Number of Staff
9
Current Enrolment
118
School Roll Number
18764H
Website
Job Details
Headline
Special Class Teacher
Job ID
4917
Job Category
Teacher
Job Type
Permanent
Date of Advertisement
23/05/2023
Application Closing Date
06/06/2023
Job Commencement Date
31/08/2023
Number of Vacancies
1
Re-advertisement
Yes
Panel of Applicants
Yes
An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a specific time period from the date on which the Board approves the successful candidate (teacher posts: within four months; SNA posts: for the duration of the school year).
Additional Information
The Board of Management initially advertised this permanent vacancy on this website on the 13th day of May, 2023 for teachers listed on the Supplementary Panel for the Diocese of Meath. The closing date for receipt of expressions of interest was the 18th day of May, 2023
The closing date for submission of expressions of interest from teachers on the relevant Supplementary Panel was extended by advertisement on this website to the 21st day of May,2023
The Board of Management is now proceeding to fill this permanent vacancy through open competition.
In order to be eligible for appointment candidates must have certificate to teach Religion.
Please also have Tusla Children First E-Learning Certificate along with Garda Vetting and Teaching Council Number.
The following skills, experience and qualifications are desirable: Masters in Special Educational Needs, Post-Graduate Diploma in Special Education, Graduate Diploma in Inclusive Education, Learning Support and Special Education, Experience of teaching EAL pupils, Evidence of behaviour management skills. Please detail how you meet these requirements in your letter of application.
Applicant should have experience of working with students with physical, ,sensory, learning and complex needs. Applicant needs specific skill set of expertise to meet needs of non-verbal autistic children. Needs working knowledge and experience in ABA, Lámh and Pecs, also knowledge of I.T. and it's uses for children with Autism. First Aid and Patient handling also desirable.
The successful candidate must be able to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training.
The candidate must be able to develop and implement a specific programme to deal with extreme emotional behaviour which caters for a child's individual needs.
Short listed candidates will be required to share a 4 minute presentation on the teaching challenges and strategies in the implementation of the curriculum to non-verbal autistic children.
The closing date for submission of expressions of interest from teachers on the relevant Supplementary Panel was extended by advertisement on this website to the 21st day of May,2023
The Board of Management is now proceeding to fill this permanent vacancy through open competition.
In order to be eligible for appointment candidates must have certificate to teach Religion.
Please also have Tusla Children First E-Learning Certificate along with Garda Vetting and Teaching Council Number.
The following skills, experience and qualifications are desirable: Masters in Special Educational Needs, Post-Graduate Diploma in Special Education, Graduate Diploma in Inclusive Education, Learning Support and Special Education, Experience of teaching EAL pupils, Evidence of behaviour management skills. Please detail how you meet these requirements in your letter of application.
Applicant should have experience of working with students with physical, ,sensory, learning and complex needs. Applicant needs specific skill set of expertise to meet needs of non-verbal autistic children. Needs working knowledge and experience in ABA, Lámh and Pecs, also knowledge of I.T. and it's uses for children with Autism. First Aid and Patient handling also desirable.
The successful candidate must be able to work well as part of a team, be flexible, display strong work ethic and demonstrate a willingness to avail of further training.
The candidate must be able to develop and implement a specific programme to deal with extreme emotional behaviour which caters for a child's individual needs.
Short listed candidates will be required to share a 4 minute presentation on the teaching challenges and strategies in the implementation of the curriculum to non-verbal autistic children.
How to Apply
Application Requirements
- CV (Unbound/Slide Binder)
- Letter of Application
- Referees (name, role, contact no.)
- Standard Application Form for Teaching Posts
- Teaching Practice Grades
Application Submissions
Email
Email
Apply To
Chairperson of Board of Management Ardnagrath N.S.