Getting a teaching job

To get a permanent teaching position in Ireland you need to be eligible to register with the Teaching Council of Ireland. 

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Where can I find a job advertised?

See our  Delicious account for details of relevant websites.

We advertise vacancies on our jobs database - graduates need to register, students can log in using their usual NUI Galway login.

Come to our annual Teaching Fair (usually February).

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Getting work experience

Substitute teaching may be possible.  Get substitute work by:

• Signing up with Sub-West, a database for substitute teachers in Galway, Mayo and Roscommon (form from Careers).
• Some Education Centres have substitute registers (e.g., Limerick).
• Some schools may accept your CV on ’spec’. Schools lists are online at http://www.education.ie/

Do a short course: for example, the Education Centre, Galway run courses for teachers. 

Other experience:

• Volunteer e.g., homework clubs etc. Alive have some useful brochures and opportunities.
• Work with young people with learning disabilities.
• Work in a school as a classroom assistant.
• Work with an organisation such as NALA (adult literacy).

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I need help applying

A CV for Teaching jobs can look a little different than other graduate CV’s. 
Tips - one page if possible, clearly list teaching subjects and experience, fancy cover not required. 
Find out more about CVs.

Attend a CV workshop (current NUI Galway students - See Careers Connect for listings) 

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I’d like to get into Special Needs Teaching

Generally speaking, to get work as a special needs teacher, you need:
1. The PGDip in Education.
2. Experience as a teacher as well as working with children with special needs (voluntary or paid).
3. A recognised course after doing the first two steps.

See Teaching Council regulations for details.

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