Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board is a statutory local education authority operating under the terms of the Education and Training Boards Act 2013.  The ETB provides mainstream educational programmes to schools and colleges as well as providing a wide range of adult and community programmes.  The ETB’s educational remit extends from Balbriggan in the north of the county to Lucan in the west, to Dun Laoghaire in the south.

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) serves the three county council areas of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, South Dublin and Fingal and a population of 862,468 people.  The administrative area covered by Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB reaches from Balbriggan in north County Dublin, to Dún Laoghaire in south County Dublin and Lucan in west County Dublin.  As a statutory body, DDLETB has responsibility for a wide and varied suite of education and training services including Primary, Post Primary, Further Education and Training (FET) settings and Youth Services.

Nature of Contract: Whole-time, Pro-Rata and Part-Time, A number of the posts advertised are Specific Purpose, this means that they are there to provide cover for a teacher on officially approved leave e.g. career-break, job-share, secondment or to cover a teacher who has been internally reassigned.

All vacancies are subject to the Director of Redeployment agreeing to the posts being filled, following the completion of the Redeployment Scheme.

Applications received will be valid for consideration up to 1 November 2025. Shortlisting will be ongoing throughout the summer.

Job Location: We are advertising a number of teaching posts that may arise in the ETB’s Schools/Colleges for the commencement of 2025/26 session.

Conditions: All appointments are subject to assessment, confirmation and approval of academic qualifications as per circular letter 0052/2013, confirmation of Teaching Council registration, confirmation of medical fitness to work.

Remuneration: Is based on relevant teacher salary scales as set out by the Department of Education

Citizenship Requirements: Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreement may also apply.

Please visit the link below for updates to these requirements: Coming to Work in Ireland - Workplace Relations Commission

Please note you must advise if a work permit is required by you before commencing employment with Dublin & Dun Laoghaire ETB. This requirement should be notified as soon as possible.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

In accordance with ETB’s commitment to equality of opportunity for all job applicants, you are asked to request any reasonable accommodation in sufficient time to ensure you can participate fully in the recruitment process.

Please contact recruitment@ddletb.ie should you require any assistance.

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board is an equal opportunity employer.  Recruitment to posts within the ETB is on the basis of qualifications and the ability to carry out the responsibilities of the grade or post.

Primary Function: The role of the teacher is to educate in accordance with the Teaching Council’s Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers, to provide learning and support, as appropriate, and to teach the curriculum subject area(s).

Key Tasks:   

• To assess students’ learning needs, design and implement programmes of instruction based on these individual needs.
• To engage with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Curriculum at classroom and school level.         
• To maintain a positive and co-operative working relationship with school management, other members of staff, pupils/students and the wider school community.

Working Relationships:

Internal

• Principal and school management team.
• Members of the teaching staff
• Other members of the support staff
• The CEO and administrative staff of the ETB
• Students

External

• Parents and local community
• Department of Education & Skills
• Teaching Council

Essential Requirements:

• Current Registration with the Teaching Council of Ireland.
• The academic qualifications, enthusiasm and confidence needed to teach the subject area.
• The skills needed to prepare and deliver enjoyable and effective lessons using teaching strategies that provide for the needs of all students in the class; and to incorporate information technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. • Ability to communicate effectively with students.
• A professional approach and the ability to work co-operatively and effectively with colleagues to develop professional relationships.
• Continually improve his/her professional knowledge and practice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Be actively engaged members of his/her profession and the wider community.

Teacher Competency

• Professional Knowledge (Comprehension of Content and Pedagogy)
• Professional Practice (Instruction & Classroom Environment, Planning & Preparation)
• Professional Development
• Professional Values & Relationships
• Contribution to the School and Community (Extra-curricular / other competencies)