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.
Qualifications
* It is an advantage if the candidate has a post graduate qualification in Special Education Needs/Learning Support or is 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 the Teaching Council website.
* Applicants who are in their final year of degree/postgraduate diploma leading to a teaching qualification, but who have not yet completed final exams or received results, may apply for advertised vacancies, subject to the provisions regarding Teaching Council registration. Any offer of interview or employment is made pending the applicant’s results meeting the vacancy requirements.
Registration with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Essential)
* 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.
Teaching Competences
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. The examples may be drawn from professional, community or voluntary involvement.
Professional Knowledge
Demonstrate in-depth knowledge, comprehension and understanding of both the subject discipline and pedagogy
Indicators include:
* Has a strong knowledge of subject matter.
* Awareness and understanding of course/syllabus/specifications.
* Keeps up to date with subject matter/course syllabus changes and developments in the education system.
* Understands cross-curricular links and can integrate learning across content areas (e.g., literacy, numeracy, critical thinking).
* Knows, understands and evaluates teaching and learning philosophies/theories and applies them appropriately.
* Aware of supports available to support curriculum development and implementation.
* Participates in educational planning and development (e.g., lesson planning, subject department planning).
Professional Practice
Understands the nature of high quality teaching and learning and demonstrates the skills to illustrate these.
Indicators include:
* Planning and Preparation
* Plans and communicates clear, challenging, appropriate and achievable expectations for students.
* Structures schemes of work, class plans and department plans; understands planning, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum.
* Selects, creates and pitches class materials to meet student needs.
* Teaching and Learning
* Creates a stimulating learning environment and supports it as the teacher.
* Applies practices that support diverse learning styles (e.g., differentiation, learning intentions, group work).
* Establishes standards of behaviour and manages behaviour as per school policies.
* Demonstrates classroom management techniques and skills.
* Manages behaviours in line with School Code of Behaviour to maintain order.
* Uses a variety of materials and technologies to engage students (e.g., collaboration, technology-enhanced learning).
Assessment
* Focuses on assessment for learning with formative and summative assessment and constructive feedback.
* Uses a range of assessment strategies to evaluate learning and informs planning.
* Assesses attainment against benchmarking data and understands the relationship between assessment and target setting.
* Communicates progress with parents/guardians in oral and written forms.
Communication and Relationship Building
Establishes effective communication and engagement to ensure positive working relationships with management, colleagues, students, parents and the wider school community.
* Fosters positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, management and the wider community.
* Communicates effectively within the school team and with wider stakeholders.
* Relates to and communicates with students, parents, colleagues and management.
* Supports conflict resolution in all aspects of teaching role.
* Motivates and celebrates student effort and success.
* Is committed to equality and inclusion and to respecting and accommodating diversity.
* Understands duty of care to students.
* Participates in extra-curricular programmes/activities and contributes positively to the school community.
Self-awareness and Self-management
Is self-aware and has the capacity to self-manage and develop personally and professionally.
* Engages in reflective practice and continuously improves.
* Pursues ongoing professional development and collaborative learning.
* Maintains resilience and emotional balance in challenging situations; open to constructive feedback.
* Is familiar with the Teaching Council Code of Professional Conduct and Social Media Guidelines.
* Practices within statutory education guidelines including child protection and health and safety.
* Upholds professional integrity and models best practice in the school community.
* Understands the broader student context and models best practice.
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