History & Learning Support

Overview

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.

• 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 (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..
• 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.

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

Persons Appointed To Teaching Positions Within Kilkenny And Carlow ETB Will Be Required To Show Evidence Of The Following Key Competences:

• Professional Knowledge
• Professional Practice
• Communication and relationship building
• Self-awareness and self-management skills

Candidates will be required to describe in no more than 300 words per competency some of their personal achievements to-date that demonstrate the key competencies required for the position as outlined. The example(s) may be drawn from candidates experience in various settings including their professional, community or voluntary involvement.

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge, comprehension and understanding of both the subject discipline and pedagogy

• Has a strong knowledge of subject matter.
• Has an awareness and understanding of specific requirements of course/syllabus/specifications.
• Keeps up to date with subject matter/course syllabus changes and developments in the education system.
• Understands the cross-curricular links to other content areas and is able to integrate learning across and between content areas (e.g. literacy, numeracy, critical thinking).
• Knows, understands and critically evaluates the range of teaching and learning philosophies / theories and knows how to apply them appropriately within their subject(s).
• Is aware of the range of supports available to support curriculum development and implementation.
• Participates in and contributes to educational planning and development within the school e.g. lesson planning, subject department planning, etc.

Understands the nature of high quality teaching and learning and demonstrates the skills and competencies to illustrate these.

• Planning and Preparation
  • Plans and communicates clear, challenging, appropriate and achievable expectations for students.
  • Shows knowledge and understanding of how to structure and schedule schemes of work, class plans, subject department plans etc.
  • Knows and understands the relationship between the planning, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum.
  • Selects, creates and pitches class materials which respond to the needs of students.

• Teaching and Learning
  • Understands the factors that contribute to a stimulating learning environment and the role of the teacher in supporting this environment.
  • Understands the practices that underpin effective classroom teaching and meet the learning styles of a diverse range of students e.g. differentiation, learning intentions, group work, etc.
  • Establishes standards of behaviour that enable all students to learn and deals with inappropriate behaviour in the context of school policies.
  • Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of classroom management techniques and skills.
  • Effectively manages the range of behaviours/situations that can…