English (Béarla) Teacher (22hpw) required for Greystones Community College, Greystones, Co. Wicklow  KW144/MAR25

Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board invites applications for the above Pro-Rata or Part-time teaching post which may arise in School Session 2025 - 2026. Initial location, duration and provisional hours of work are listed above and may be subject to change. Should more vacancies arise posts may be filled from subject panels created as a result of this recruitment process.

• This is a Fixed Term Post. 
• All appointments are subject to the approval of Department of Education and the Director(s) of the National Redeployment Scheme.
• All appointments are subject to registration with Teaching Council of Ireland. Please submit a copy of your Teaching Council Certificate of Registration in support of your application.
• Garda Vetting is Mandatory
• Qualifications, Salary Scale and Conditions of Service in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Education and Level 7 on the NFQ minimum qualification requirement.
• Appointment is to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board.
• Shortlisting of applicants may take place.
• Canvassing will disqualify.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• KWETB is positive to disability and an equal opportunities employer.

KWETB Recruitment Competitions consist of a number of different stages. 

Applicants must be successful at each stage before passing through to the next stage of the competition.  The stages in our competition process are as follows:

·        Qualifications Assessment

·        Shortlisting

·        Interview

·        Reference Check

·        Medical Check

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who have been successful at all stages of the competition process.

Applications for this post should be made online before the deadline of 12 noon on Monday, 7th April 2025. If you have any queries, please email recruitment@kwetb.ie or phone :

Carmel 0873499973, Emma 0879688769, Leona 0873938059 or Avril 0877609276

Dr. Deirdre Keyes CHIEF EXECUTIVE

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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.

•To deliver the prescribed curriculum in accordance with KWETB and Department of Education and Skills requirements

Person Specification/Profile: 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

1. Professional Knowledge (Comprehension of Content and Pedagogy)

2. Professional Practice (Instruction & Classroom Environment, Planning & Preparation)

3. Professional Development

4. Professional Values & Relationships

5. Contribution to the School and Community (Extra-curricular / other competencies)

Further information on these competencies is available in the attached document. There is no longer a requirement to outline examples of where you have displayed these competencies in your application. However, the interview will be competency based.