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GRADUATE JOBS IN TEACHING AND EDUCATION Teaching & Education 2013 • opportunities in Ireland, north and south • sectors include primary teaching, post-primary, higher education and specialist teaching careers • useful contacts • graduate profiles • the inside track on planning your teaching career
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gradireland Teaching & Education Your career in teaching
2013 is produced in association with and education
the Teaching Council, the regulatory Introducing your teaching career ......2
body for teaching in Ireland. Getting a job ..............................................4
Areas of work
Primary teaching ......................................5
Post-primary teaching............................6
Other teaching roles ..............................7
Takeyour
your
English language teaching
Take (ELT/TEFL) ................................................8
Education and Training
qualification
qualification
Inspectorate............................................8
Lecturing ......................................................9
Adult education......................................10
further...
further... Careers guidance ..................................11
Educational psychology ......................12
People at work
My teaching career .............................. 13
Professional development
Teaching qualifications ......................15
Advertisers
A–Z of employers, professional
bodies and course providers ..............19
EMPLOYERS
Employers, professional bodies
and course providers
Edge Hill University ..............................18
Hibernia College..........................20, OBC
International Schools of
Choueifat, UAE,
Oman, Qatar & Bahrain ................21
Postgraduate Applications
Centre ..................................................IFC
The Teaching Council............................22
Uteach ........................................................23
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Your career in teaching and education
Your career in teaching and education
A good teacher is someone who…
• is committed to the highest standards of professional
practice and conduct
• is highly conscientious
• has excellent communication and organisational
skills
• is caring and motivated by the best interests of his or
her students
• can foster a love of learning
• is willing to engage in ongoing professional
development
• can relate well to the relevant age group
• is a team player, who can collaborate with colleagues.
Introducing your
teaching career
Teaching careers in the Republic of Ireland Wide-ranging opportunities
Opportunities for graduates in education at all levels FIVE REASONS TO GO INTO TEACHING The education sector offers a wide range of rewarding
are more uncertain in the current economic climate: career opportunities. These include mainstream
recent changes to pupil-teacher ratios and the 1. A wide choice of careers Within teaching, teaching at primary and post-primary level, special
withdrawal of posts at both primary and post-primary there is a huge number of roles and specialisms education, learning support, language support, teaching
level mean that the supply of teachers will outstrip from special education to curriculum development. English as a foreign language (TEFL), in-service teacher
demand over the next number of years. However, high 2. The students Building up a rapport with your education, adult education, curriculum development, Teaching careers in Northern Ireland
birth rates recorded in the ROI are expected to lead to students, and watching their progress, can be careers and educational guidance and counselling,
increased enrolment in education at all levels up to extremely rewarding. third-level education, educational psychology, In contrast to enrolment in the ROI, the school system
2030 (though variations in migration patterns will 3. You don’t stop learning A teaching career educational research and ancillary areas. The continuing in Northern Ireland has been experiencing a major
impact on this). The numbers enrolled in primary provides great opportunities to continue your study high demand for places on Teaching Council accredited reduction in pupil population resulting in a decline in
education in Ireland are expected to peak in 2017 at and professional development. teacher education programmes and for academic demand for teachers. Between 1996/97 and 2005/06
554,700 (medium estimate); this is an increase of just 4. Making a difference Teachers can have a positions in higher education means that entry into the there was a decline of almost 13 per cent in primary
over 45,000 on numbers enrolled in 2010-2011. The significant influence on students’ futures, whether sector is highly competitive. You will need to be school enrolments, and this decline is expected to
numbers enrolled in post-primary education are children or second-chance adult learners. determined and flexible when looking for your first step continue. The post-primary population in 2011-2012
expected to peak in 2024 at 383,100 (medium 5. Career prospects Promotion to positions such on the career ladder. Job applicants need to be really was 146,751, this is a decrease of 1,151 since 2010.
estimate); an increase of just under 27,000 on as special duties teachers and assistant principals well prepared, particularly where interviews are There is currently a significant oversupply of teachers
numbers enrolled in 2010-2011. can be achieved at an early stage. conducted as part of the selection procedure. in Northern Ireland.
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Getting a job Primary teaching
Your career in teaching and education
Areas of work
How to qualify as a teacher and where to look for work.
E I
ntry requirements member state. Additionally they must be fully recognised/ n Ireland, primary teachers are qualified to teach the
For all teaching posts you will need a recognised registered under the terms of the Directive 2005/36/EC by entire range of subjects in the curriculum to children
teaching qualification such as a Bachelor of Education the designated authority of that member state prior to from Junior Infants to Sixth Class (normally in the age
(BEd), Professional Diploma in Education (PDE) or seeking registration with the Teaching Council in Ireland. group 4–12). The teacher is responsible for creating a
Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE). Recent Primary and post-primary teachers must be registered community of learning by planning and organising
changes to accredited courses by the Teaching Council in with the Teaching Council before they can commence the appropriate activities in each area of the curriculum.
the Republic mean that BEd programmes are now four induction programme and probation. Full registration with A typical job involves some whole-class teaching, but may
years’ duration (from September 2012); from September the Council is granted when a teacher has successfully also involve group teaching or individual teaching. In the course
2014 onwards, the PDE will become a two-year course. For completed an induction and probation (and met any other of a school day, a class teacher will often deal with a number of
entry onto PDE courses at NUI colleges, points will not be conditions of registration). other professionals including other class teachers, resource
awarded for teaching experience. See www.pac.ie. For Probation for post-primary teachers involves a period of teachers, special needs assistants, home-school liaison officers,
specialist posts such as learning support, special education Post-Qualification Employment (PQE) where a teacher must school principals, and outside experts such as educational
needs and guidance counselling (but not language support) provide evidence of 300 hours' teaching experience that has psychologists. Teachers generally follow a timetable, which
you will also need a specialist postgraduate qualification. been verified and signed by a school principal. often needs to be flexible to cope with unexpected events.
See the ‘areas of work’ articles for more details about Newly qualified teachers in Northern Ireland complete Teachers also assess pupils and keep records of
particular areas of teaching. their induction during their first year of teaching. This is achievement in order to inform discussions with Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE), which lasts one
Graduates of Teaching Council accredited Montessori the equivalent to probation in ROI. Induction is not parents/guardians and also to pass on to the next teacher as academic year. Applicants are required to have an honours
programmes are eligible for employment as teachers in compulsory but is the norm. This is followed in years two the pupils progress. Additionally, many teachers involve degree in subject/s relevant to the primary school curriculum.
some school settings. and three by Early Professional Development (EPD), and themselves in extra-curricular activities with the children in Primary teachers in the ROI are educated to teach the full
then a Performance Review Staff Development (PRSD) on their own and other classes, which can include sporting, age range in school, while primary teachers in Northern
Registration an annual basis. musical, dramatic or other activities – many of which take Ireland may opt to specialise in early childhood education or
To pursue a career as a teacher you will need to be registered place outside the normal scheduled school day. to teach the full age range (Key Stage 1 and 2).
with the Teaching Council in ROI (www.teachingcouncil.ie) How to find work Teachers strive to create a positive learning environment
or the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland Jobs in schools, further education and higher education in for the children in their care and often act as facilitators as Montessori teachers
(www.gtcni.org.uk), which regulate the profession in the the ROI are advertised online and occasionally in daily well as imparting knowledge. They plan and prepare to Qualified Montessori teachers can work in private Montessori
respective jurisdictions. Competency in the Irish language is national newspapers. Teachers in state-funded schools, present lessons that cater for the needs of the whole range schools, crèches, special primary schools, special classes
a prerequisite for registration at primary level in ROI. although they are paid directly by the Department of of abilities within their class. within mainstream primary schools and in pre-schools
If you have qualified outside your own jurisdiction and Education and Skills, are recruited by individual schools. funded by the Health Service Executive (HSE). Teachers with
want to return home to teach, you must submit details of Institutions in higher education recruit directly through Key skills the three-year full-time AMI Diploma or the National
your qualifications to the relevant Teaching Council to newspaper advertisements and through higher education, Any good teacher must be an effective communicator, both Diploma or Degree from St Nicholas Montessori College may
determine if they meet the requirements for registration. national and institutional websites. Posts within education in expressing themselves and when listening to others. work as resource teachers in primary schools in the ROI. In
In ROI, from 2013, everyone applying to the Register departments in higher education institutions, which are Subject knowledge is important, but more important is the Northern Ireland, Montessori teachers who do not hold a
of Teachers must have a level 8 degree and a teacher advertised publicly, may also be filled by seconding need to foster curiosity among learners. The core values of recognised teaching qualification (approved by GTCNI) are
qualification. This will apply to all sectors. teachers with specialist expertise and qualifications from the teaching profession are described in the Teaching not eligible for employment in grant-aided schools.
the primary or post-primary sectors. Council’s Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers, a copy of
Induction and probation Vacancies in primary and post-primary schools in the which is given to all newly qualified teachers.
FIND OUT MORE
All newly qualified primary teachers in ROI are required to Republic are advertised on www.educationposts.ie
complete an induction programme and undergo a (operated by the Irish Primary Principals’ Network) and Entry requirements • The Teaching Council (ROI) www.teachingcouncil.ie
• INTO www.into.ie Irish National Teachers'
probationary period. The National Induction Programme for other websites such as www.educationcareers.ie. You can There are two entry routes into primary teaching in
Organisation (ROI and NI)
Teachers (NIPT) is now available in all 21 full-time Education also submit speculative applications to school principals both jurisdictions: • Educate Together www.educatetogether.ie
Centres and for all newly qualified teachers who are and can apply to have your name on a Vocational 1. A recognised full-time programme leading to a Representative organisation for multi-denominational
registered with the Teaching Council. Education Committee (VEC) panel. Bachelor of Education (BEd) degree. primary schools in ROI
Full information on the NIPT is available on In Northern Ireland, recruitment is through national 2. A level 8 degree or a major award at level 9 qualification • Association of Independent Junior Schools in Ireland
www.teacherinduction.ie. newspapers and websites and on the Northern Ireland plus a recognised postgraduate diploma/certificate in www.aijs.info
• Association Montessori Internationale (AMI)
Students who started a teacher education qualification Substitute Teacher Register (www.nistr.org.uk). education (primary). In ROI this is the Graduate Diploma in
www.montessori-ami.org
in another EEA member state from 1 January 2011 onwards Education (primary) of 90 European Credit Transfer and
See pages 15–16 for more information about • Teaching Montessori www.montessori.edu/info.html
must also complete any required period of post-qualification Accumulation System (ECTS) credits. This course will become a • General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland
qualifications and professional development.
professional practice (eg NQT or Induction year) in that two-year programme from September 2014. In NI it is the www.gtcni.org.uk
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Areas of work
Areas of work
Post-primary teaching Other teaching roles
T
he three main categories of post-primary schools in
ROI are voluntary secondary schools, vocational
(VEC) schools, and community/comprehensive
schools. All these schools follow the same state-
prescribed curriculum and take the same state-public
examinations. They are staffed by similarly qualified
teachers, who are paid on the same salary scale.
“ Teaching can sometimes be very
challenging and the qualities that I regard
as vital to teaching are the ability to
remain calm, be understanding, and
R
esource teacher
A resource or special needs teacher works with
children with learning difficulties or other special
needs (eg visual, hearing or other physical disabilities) or
with emotional or psychological disabilities. These
teachers may be based in special or mainstream schools.
Typical work activities include developing and adapting
plan and implement effective teaching strategies, and liaise
with parents, other teaching staff and with the designated
educational psychologist for their area.
This work can be very intensive, and teachers need to be
highly motivated, organised and committed. Creativity,
patience and enthusiasm are important.
To satisfy the entry criteria for a postgraduate
In Northern Ireland there are two main school always well prepared. You also need to materials and teaching strategies, producing ‘individual qualification in learning support, a mainstream teacher
categories: grammar schools and secondary schools. Post- education plans’ for each student, monitoring students, should initially gain experience in learning support teaching.
love teaching and teenagers; otherwise
primary schools currently operate under the auspices of setting targets, writing progress reports and liaising with In some schools, the role of the resource and learning
the five Education and Library Boards, or the Council for the profession is not for you. parents and other educational and medical professionals. support teacher may be amalgamated.
Catholic Maintained Schools. All post-primary schools Anu Meehan, Post-Primary Teacher The work can be extremely rewarding but can be
follow the Northern Ireland curriculum. emotionally demanding and physically strenuous. It is Language support teacher
A standard working week for a post-primary teacher important to be able to work well with other staff, to be The Department of Education and Skills allocates English as
consists of 22 class-contact hours, plus time spent in lesson Entry requirements creative, enthusiastic and self-motivated. Resource an Additional Language (EAL) teachers to schools catering for
preparation and grading assignments. Teachers must also be The most common entry route into post-primary teaching teachers are paid on the same scale as primary and post- pupils with significant English language deficits. EAL
available for other activities such as parent-teacher meetings, is through a Professional Diploma in Education (PDE: ROI) primary teachers, with additional allowances for special teachers identify pupils requiring additional language
which may take place inside and outside of school hours. or a Postgraduate Certificate in Education (PGCE: NI) needs qualifications. support, assess pupils’ proficiency in English, devise
Typical duties include planning and teaching lessons, geared towards the post-primary age range: 12–18 years in appropriate language programmes, deliver the programmes
and setting and grading assignments and exams. Teachers ROI or 11–18 years in NI. There are also several recognised Learning support teacher and record pupils’ progress.
also liaise with other teachers and other professionals such four-year undergraduate/concurrent degrees in post- Learning support teachers in primary and post-primary EAL teachers must have qualified as teachers, but are not
as guidance counsellors and educational psychologists. primary teacher education leading to a Bachelor of schools provide intensive instruction in English and/ or required to have additional qualifications, although many
Teachers may participate in extra-curricular activities Education (BEd), a Bachelor of Science (BSc) or a Bachelor of mathematics to pupils who have difficulties with basic undertake a Certificate in English Language Teaching (CELT)
such as school trips or sporting activities. Many teachers Arts in Education (BA). literacy and numeracy. Learning support teachers may work course. The English Language Support Teachers’ Association
opt to supervise or correct State examinations. As a prerequisite to entering a PDE, you need to hold a with groups and on a one-to-one basis with students. They (ELSTA) was established in 2007.
Post-primary teachers usually specialise in one or two degree that enables the holder to teach at least one post-
subjects and teach these subjects to students in all years. primary curriculum subject to Leaving Certificate Higher
They may teach up to eight lessons in one day to different Level and which satisfies the Teaching Council requirements
classes, frequently of differing ability levels, depending on for registration. In practice, the more teaching subjects you
school policy on streaming. can offer, the greater the chances of employment.
From 2013, in accordance with The Teaching Council
Key skills [Registration] Regulations, 2009, all teachers in the VEC and
The core skills for a post-primary teacher are further education sectors will be required to have a level 8
communication and organisational skills. An in-depth degree on the National Qualifications Framework and a
knowledge and enthusiasm for their subject area is vital. teacher education qualification. Further information is
Strong self-belief, good classroom management and the available from www.teachingcouncil.ie.
ability to relate to students of different ages and ability
levels are important. Teachers starting out in their career
FIND OUT MORE
find that the workload is most intensive in the early years.
• The Teaching Council (ROI) www.teachingcouncil.ie
Preparation is extensive and dealing with different groups
• Postgraduate Applications Centre www.pac.ie Central
of students within one working day is challenging. assessment of applications for admission to the
Enabling students to gain confidence and knowledge of Professional Diploma in Education (NUI)
their subject area is rewarding. The core values of the • Association of Secondary Teachers in Ireland (ASTI)
FIND OUT MORE
teaching profession are laid out in the Teaching Council’s www.asti.ie • Irish Learning Support Association www.ilsa.ie
• Teachers Union of Ireland www.tui.ie • English Language Support Teachers’ Association
Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers, a copy of which
• Central Admissions Office www.cao.ie www.elsta.ie
is given to all newly qualified teachers.
• Special Education Support Service www.sess.ie
• National Council for Special Education www.ncse.ie
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Areas of work
Areas of work
English Language Education and Lecturing
Teaching (ELT/TEFL) Training
Inspectorate L
ecturers are usually based in institutions of higher
and further education. The work involves lecturing
E
nglish language teachers (ELTs) plan and teach to groups of students, both undergraduate and
courses for people who wish to learn English for postgraduate; supervising students in their research
educational, cultural or business purposes. ELT courses activities; planning and preparing teaching materials
T
can range from those aimed at improving basic he Education and Training Inspectorate is a division and exams; correcting exams; designing and developing
conversational skills to those designed for teaching within the Department of Education and Skills and courses; ongoing research and writing; submitting
business people who need an advanced level of English for at present has a complement of 130 primary and journal articles; and presenting papers at conferences,
their work. Typical employers are language schools in post-primary inspectors. It is responsible for the both national and international.
Ireland and abroad and classes can be made up of adults or inspection and evaluation of the quality of schooling,
children. Opportunities are increasing for qualified teachers advising on educational policy and supporting teacher Key skills
to work in bilingual schools overseas, especially in Spain, and school management. Good organisational skills are essential in managing
and an ELT qualification would be very useful in this regard. The Inspectorate in Northern Ireland provides inspection teaching commitments along with other duties, as are
services for the Department of Education (DENI), the excellent presentation skills. There are a number of
Department for Employment and Learning (DELNI) and postgraduate courses on academic practice that you
for the Department of Culture, Arts and Leisure (DCALNI). can pursue. Some institutions also provide in-house
The majority of inspectors have previously been school training in teaching methodologies. It is important to
teachers. Staff are recruited into the Inspectorate by open be confident, able to communicate well and to relate
“
competition, which is publicly advertised. well to an increasingly diverse student population.
Entry requirements
Most academic staff working full time in higher
education are expected to be studying for, or to already
To work as an Inspector, strong have, a doctorate in their subject area; to have research,
organisational skills, good interpersonal teaching and administrative experience in higher
education; and to have published in their field. A
skills, and a deep understanding of the
professional qualification in higher education is not
fundamentals of primary school teaching generally a requirement for academic staff in the
and learning are key. You need a strong Republic, but in-service courses in teaching and
Entry requirements learning are available on a continuous basis to
All teachers working in recognised language schools in
appreciation for the manner in which academic staff in higher education.
Ireland must have a degree and a recognised teaching teachers and schools develop as learners In Northern Ireland, all lecturers are required to have
English as a foreign language (TEFL) qualification. A list of and agents of education. a Postgraduate Certificate of Education and Further
recognised TEFL course providers is available on the Education (PGCFHE), which must be obtained within
Advisory Council for English Language Schools website. If John White, District Inspector three years of appointment. Getting experience
you need to check the status of your academic Postgraduates wanting to work in higher education should
qualifications, you should contact the Higher Education Finding a job take up tutoring positions in their own or in other institutions.
and Training Awards Council. Vacancies in state-aided higher education institutions are Short-term contracts are a common and effective way of
advertised in national daily papers, on institutions’ own gaining initial experience. Publications, research activities and
FIND OUT MORE websites and on specialist websites such as attendance at conferences and symposia are essential for
• Advisory Council for English Language Schools www.heanet.ie and www.jobs.ac.uk. networking and making contacts within your field.
www.acels.ie Most applicants for contract or permanent positions
• Higher Education and Training Awards Council are required to have a doctorate level qualification. FIND OUT MORE
www.hetac.ie
Successful applicants need to have administrative
• MEI/RELSA www.mei.ie Association of English • National education and research network
experience, in addition to extensive research experience www.heanet.ie
Language Schools Ireland
• Department of Education and Skills www.education.ie and publications. • UK jobs in higher education www.jobs.ac.uk
• Education and Training Inspectorate www.etini.gov.uk • Research opportunities in ROI www.euraxess.ie
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Areas of work
Areas of work
Adult education Careers guidance
teaching, the relationships that guidance counsellors have
T
his can be an extremely varied area in which to work. for Employment and Learning (DELNI). EGSA has a network with students is very important. You need to be
Adult education in community settings in the ROI is of local offices through which it provides services to adult approachable, empathetic and hold the respect of pupils
usually provided by the local Vocational Education learners, learning advisers, providers, employers and anyone and other staff.
Committees (VECS). Initiatives include the Vocational interested in improving access to learning for adults.
Training Opportunities Scheme (VTOS), the Back to Entry requirements
Education Initiative, Adult Literacy and higher education Entry requirements Schools: To be employed as a guidance counsellor in a
access courses. City of Dublin VEC, for example, has From 2013, in accordance with The Teaching Council mainstream post-primary school, you need to be a registered
established six area teams to co-ordinate the adult [Registration] Regulations, 2009, all teachers in primary, post- post-primary teacher, with a degree in at least one teaching
education services in its area. primary and further education will be required to have a subject, a recognised teaching qualification and an
R
Adult education in Northern Ireland is provided by the degree or equivalent (carrying 180 ECTS credits) and an epublic of Ireland appropriate postgraduate qualification. Most guidance
colleges of further education. There are currently six regional appropriate teaching qualification. Further information is Guidance counsellors in the Republic are counsellors are members of the Institute of Guidance
colleges of further education in Northern Ireland, which are available from www.teachingcouncil.ie. employed by and based in post-primary schools. Counsellors, which provides in-service training each year.
members of the Association of Northern Ireland Colleges. In NI, the qualifications required vary according to They are usually teachers who have spent some time in Higher education: Careers advisers in higher education come
The colleges cater for the needs of all learners so courses can subject area. In general, graduate level qualifications are the mainstream teaching before undergoing further from a range of academic and employment backgrounds but
be part time or full time and range from the essential skills norm for academic subjects and City and Guilds professional development to specialise in careers all must hold a primary degree level qualification in addition
of numeracy and literacy through to degree studies. They qualifications apply to more practical subject areas. guidance and counselling. This work is quite varied, to a postgraduate qualification at either diploma or masters
offer an increasing range of courses, including foundation involving vocational, educational and personal level. Graduates who wish to work in higher education
programmes, higher education diplomas and degrees. Finding a job counselling of students. careers guidance need to have good presentation, research
Part-time work is prevalent in adult education. Most Guidance counsellors work with whole classes and and administrative skills.
Adult education guidance graduates in the ROI working in this area are employed by also on an individual basis with students. This is a Adult education: Guidance staff employed in Adult
The Adult Education Guidance Initiative (AEGI) in ROI is co- Vocational Education Committees. Positions are advertised rewarding job, but it can also be quite solitary in Education Guidance Services in ROI need to have a degree
ordinated by the National Centre for Guidance in Education. on VEC websites (see www.ivea.ie). You may apply to have comparison with teaching. and a professional postgraduate qualification in guidance.
It consists of 40 guidance projects throughout the country your name on a panel with a VEC. Positions in adult guidance Guidance counsellors and careers advisers can be Careers advisers employed in the Educational Guidance
with the aim of providing a quality adult educational are advertised in national dailies. employed outside of school settings. This could be working Service for Adults in Northern Ireland are required to have a
guidance service to participants in VTOS, literacy and other In NI, adult education vacancies are advertised in local with early school leavers, disadvantaged groups and adults NVQ Level 4 in Advice and Guidance.
adult and community education programmes nationwide. newspapers. You may also apply to be registered on a lecturers’ as well as working in private practice.
The Educational Guidance Service for Adults (EGSA) in panel with individual colleges to be notified of vacancies. In higher education, careers advisers work with both Finding a job
Northern Ireland is a local, independent, not-for-profit, If you are looking for work in adult education, try to get undergraduate and postgraduate students, covering such School-based vacancies in guidance counselling are
frontline service that was established to provide adults with part-time teaching hours with your local VEC or with NALA topics as subject choice, career exploration, goal-setting, advertised through Qualifax (www.qualifax.ie).
information about learning. It is funded by the Department (National Adult Literacy Association). further study and job-seeking strategies. This work also
involves liaising with employers seeking to recruit Northern Ireland
graduates, preparing and delivering presentations, Careers services in Northern Ireland are part of the
attending in-service training, reporting on the destination Northern Ireland Civil Service and operate under the
of graduates and involvement in collaborative projects with auspices of the Department for Employment and Learning
careers advisers in other institutions. Most careers advisers (DELNI). Staff are not located in schools but in Jobs and
working in state-funded higher education institutions are Benefits Offices or in Job Centres. The Careers Service is an
members of the Association of Higher Education Careers all-age service. Careers advisers are assigned to schools in
Services (AHECs), which is an all-Ireland association. Find the area where a Careers Resource office is located. Salary
out more: www.ahecs.ie levels are based on the Civil Service scale.
Key skills
FIND OUT MORE FIND OUT MORE
You will need to be detail-conscious with good
• National Centre for Guidance in Education www.ncge.ie • The Association of Higher Education Careers Services
organisational skills as you will need to manage your time
• National Adult Literacy Agency www.nala.ie (formerly Graduate Careers Ireland) www.ahecs.ie
• Adult Education Officers’ Association www.aeoa.ie Professional body of Adult Education Officers effectively, manage a lot of information, plan ahead and
• Institute of Guidance Counsellors www.igc.ie
employed by VECs work to deadlines. You will also need the interpersonal • National Centre for Guidance in Education
• Adult Educational Guidance Initiative www.ncge.ie/ adult_guidance.htm Adult education in ROI skills to encourage students and facilitate them in taking www.ncge.ie
• Educational Guidance Service for Adults www.egsa.org.uk Adult education in NI responsibility for their choices and future. As with • Careers Service NI www.nidirect.gov.uk
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Areas of work
People at work
Educational psychology My teaching career
E
ducational psychologists deal with the psychological Northern Ireland
NAME Jennifer Coffey NAME Catherine Bourke
and educational development of people in the The Education Psychology Service (EPS) comprises three
JOB Primary School Teacher JOB Science Teacher
education system. teams of psychologists based in the three regional offices in
EMPLOYER St. Conleth & Mary’s EMPLOYER St Ursula’s Convent,
Coleraine, Ballymena and Newtownabbey. As well as National School, Newbridge Greenwich, South London
Republic of Ireland providing a psychological service to school pupils, it also EDUCATION FCCA, Association of
The National Educational Psychological Service (NEPS) is a EDUCATION BSc Applied Ecology,
offers a Literacy Teaching and Support Service. This is run by Chartered Certified Accountants
University College Cork (2007);
service of the Department of Education and Skills. NEPS staff who are trained and experienced in the teaching of (1999), Six Sigma Black Belt in
PGCE, Edge Hill University,
psychologists specialise in working with the school children with specific and/or severe literacy difficulties. The Project Management (2007), Higher Diploma in Arts in
Liverpool (2011)
community and are concerned with the learning, Primary Education, Hibernia College (2011)
intervention may involve the direct teaching of children or
behaviour, and social and emotional development of advice and support to schools.
pupils in primary and post-primary education. Each ‘IT’S SUCH A WONDERFUL CHANGE’ ‘I WAS BITTEN BY THE TEACHING BUG’
Finding a job
psychologist is assigned to a group of schools. They work
Educational psychologists are employed within the
in partnership with teachers, parents and children in The HDip in Arts in Primary Education from Hibernia College Teaching wasn’t originally the career I wanted; my degree
Educational Psychology Service (EPS) under the auspices is popular among people who want to change career as it is from UCC was in ecology. It was only after I spent a couple
identifying educational needs, and offer a range of
of the Education Library Boards. Vacancies for delivered through a combination of online and onsite of years in Japan that I was bitten by the teaching bug.
services aimed at meeting these needs. tuition. This allows the flexibility of working while doing the On my return, I managed to get a position based in the
psychologists in the Education Library Boards are
Other employers of educational psychologists include course in your own available time. Japanese embassy in Dublin recruiting for the Japanese
advertised in the local daily papers.
colleges of education and other third-level institutions. There Hibernia graduates have a good reputation because Exchange Teaching programme.
is also the possibility of working in private practice. many bring with them a great deal of work and life Wanting to study for the HDip in Ireland, I soon
experience – a mature and different perspective. discovered I lacked the finances to make that happen.
Entry requirements I studied while working most of my life, completing my That’s when I came across the PGCE Programme in Edge
To qualify as an educational psychologist you need professional ACCA accountancy exams in ’99 while working Hill University, Liverpool, which is a popular destination
to have an undergraduate degree or postgraduate full time in financial services on the Isle of Man. This later led for Irish Students wanting to do that course. A bursary
to me getting a senior position with an American was available at the time, meaning I could afford to do it.
diploma in psychology followed by a masters or PhD
multinational in Ireland. I eventually decided, however, to During my second term, I became aware of a position
n educational psychology. This needs to be recognised make a change with my life – I’d rather contribute to children’s with St. Ursula’s Convent, an all-girls’ Catholic school in
by the British Psychological Society (BPS) or the education than to corporate profits. I took voluntary Greenwich. It’s a state school – the girls who go here come
Psychological Society of Ireland (PSI). redundancy and used that to fund my further education. from mixed backgrounds and all different parts of London.
You can improve your chances of getting a place on an The course ran for two full academic years. I volunteered I was offered a position last February and I’ve since been
as an assistant teacher and subbed in various local schools made permanent. I teach Biology, Chemistry and Physics,
educational psychology programme by gaining a teacher
during the period, including St Conleth and Mary’s NS, where but as an extra-curricular activity I also run a small
education qualification. Working with students with I recently completed my probation. I was consistently asked Japanese club.
disabilities would also be helpful. back to sub in a variety of schools throughout the course and
after graduation. A different system
Finding a job Our school is rated Ofsted Outstanding, the classification
Qualified psychologists can apply to have their names Working life for the UK’s best schools. We emphasise academic
listed on a panel, SCPA (Scheme for Commissioning This year, a maternity cover teaching position became performance greatly: girls are expected to achieve As and Bs.
available at St Conleth and Mary’s NS. Having subbed there, I really like St Ursula’s – it is different from the other
Psychological Assessment), to carry out psychological
I was already familiar with the school and its policies. The schools I’ve had placements in. The girls are very
assessment on behalf of NEPS. Positions in NEPS are principal and staff were also very supportive. responsible about learning and respect their teacher.
advertised on www.publicjobs.ie and in national dailies. During my time there, I’ve found that children respond I’m living with another Irish teacher who works in a school
best to a well organised and fun-filled routine – I’ve tended in England, and they spend a great deal of their time in
to have the obligatory subjects (Irish, English and Maths) behaviour management.
FIND OUT MORE in the morning with the other subjects in the afternoon. There are some differences compared to Ireland. For
• Psychological Society of Ireland www.psihq.ie My approach is to use a lot of concrete materials, interactive instance, there is a lot more admin work involved, especially
• British Psychological Society www.bps.org.uk games, team challenges, group and pair work, but also to in Science. There are more opportunities for advancement
• Educational Psychology Service (NI) incorporate music, ICT and role-play into the teaching. in the UK though. I’ve already been promoted to a pastoral
www.neelb.org.uk/parents/eps I’ve never regretted my career change and love working position where I’m in charge of raising standards.
• National Educational Psychological Service: NEPS with the children. No matter how tired I feel, they can’t There is an emphasis here on independent learning. The
(click on ‘NEPS’ on the main menu) www.education.ie help but perk me up. My particular highlights are watching way I teach a lesson is practical, developing numeracy and
• Association of Educational Psychologists their faces light up when they are enthusiastic and learning. literacy all the time. My intention is to work
www.aep.org.uk It’s such a wonderful change to contribute to the in Ireland in about three years.
development of children.
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NAME Karan McCarthy nformation is provided below on institutions and courses are provided by the following institutions:
JOB English Teacher (Secondary) courses that qualify you to work in various education • Dublin City University www.dcu.ie
EMPLOYER Isle of Sheppey sectors. You can find an up-to-date list of postgraduate • Galway–Mayo Institute of Technology www.gmit.ie
Academy, Kent courses on postgradireland.com and you should also • Mater Dei Institute of Education www.materdei.ie
Interview GRADUATE
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check websites of individual institutions for further • National College of Art & Design www.ncad.ie
Religion & English, Mater Dei insights information on entry requirements etc. Check with the • NUI Galway www.nuigalway.ie
Institute of Education (2006) abroad Teaching Council (ROI) for information on how each of these • NUI Maynooth www.nuim.ie
courses leads to entry onto the Register of Teachers • St Angela’s College, Sligo www.stacs.edu.ie
‘WORKING IN THE UK HAS BENEFITTED ME A LOT’ (www.teachingcouncil.ie). • St Patrick’s College, Thurles www.stpats.ie
gradireland It is important to note that recent changes to accredited • Trinity College Dublin www.tcd.ie
Leading
My first three jobs in teaching all lasted less than a year, as I CAREERS graduate Careers courses in the Republic mean that BEd programmes are now • University of Limerick www.ul.ie
FAIRS Report
was covering people’s maternity leave. I decided to move to four years’ duration (from September 2012); from September • University College Cork www.ucc.ie
the UK in search of a permanent position, which I really employers 2014 onwards, the PDE will become a two-year course. Academic subjects are taught concurrently with
needed to support myself and my son. education programmes and teaching practice.
One of my friends recommended finding a job through
Initial qualifications Application is through the CAO and selection is based
UTeach recruitment, as they had helped her to find a job in
Further
the UK, and had been friendly. They set up an interview for Primary school qualifications: undergraduate (ROI) on the CAO points system.
Work
CV
me in Dublin, which was followed by an assessment lesson Initial primary school teacher education courses at
at the Isle of Sheppey Academy in Kent. I was offered a job
there soon after. experience
study undergraduate level are provided at the following colleges: Post-primary qualifications: postgraduate (ROI)
• Church of Ireland College of Education www.cice.ie Initial post-primary school teacher education courses at
Positive feedback • Coláiste Mhuire/Marino Institute of Education www.mie.ie postgraduate level are provided by the following
I have been working here for a year and a half now, as an • Froebel College of Education www.froebel.ie institutions:
English teacher with 11 to 16 year olds. Lessons are 75 • Mary Immaculate College, Limerick www.mic.ul.ie • CIT Crawford College of Art & Design www.cit.ie
minutes long which means I have to work hard to keep • St Patrick’s College Drumcondra www.spd.dcu.ie • Dublin City University www.dcu.ie
students engaged. I also run extra lessons to help students
Careers
JOBS
Application is through the Central Applications Office • Galway Mayo Institute of Technology www.gmit.ie
with their literacy, as many students have problems with
Register (CAO) and selection is based on the CAO points system. • Hibernia College www.hiberniacollege.com
reading. My favourite thing about teaching is the
appreciation that I get from my students, as I put a lot of for job alerts advice Mature applicants should check with the relevant • Limerick Institute of Technology (Art and Design)
effort into my classes. The worst part is the long hours and college/university regarding application procedures. www.lit.ie
meetings after school. • National College of Art & Design www.ncad.ie
Teaching in the UK is quite different from in Ireland. Primary school qualifications: postgraduate (ROI) • NUI Galway www.nuigalway.ie
There is a lot more paperwork to do in UK schools because
The Graduate Diploma in Education (GDE) is provided by • NUI Maynooth www.nuim.ie
we monitor children’s behaviour and grades continuously.
the following colleges: • Trinity College Dublin www.tcd.ie
There is also more pressure on teachers to make sure
students achieve their target grades. However, now that • Coláiste Mhuire/Marino Institute of Education • University College Cork www.ucc.ie
I am used to the UK system, I like it and can appreciate its www.mie.ie • University College Dublin www.ucd.ie
advantages. I have become much more confident meeting • Froebel College of Education www.froebel.ie • University of Limerick www.ul.ie
parents, as I deal with them more regularly than I would in • Hibernia College (online) www.hiberniacollege.com Application is through the Postgraduate Applications
Ireland. Working in the UK has without a doubt benefitted • Mary Immaculate College, Limerick www.mic.ul.ie Centre (PAC) central application system (www.pac.ie) for
me in the long run. I hope to return to Ireland with my new
• St Patrick’s College Drumcondra www.spd.dcu.ie NUI Colleges and Dublin City University. For other
skills, when there are more job opportunities.
Postgraduate courses in primary teacher education are institutions, application is direct to the individual
Local Irish community advertised in the national press and on college websites with institution.
Although I am living in the UK, there are many Irish teachers Register with
details of closing dates and application procedures.
working at the school. We support each other because we gradireland.com Follow us on
all know what it's like living and working away from home Qualified applicants are offered a place on the basis of an Primary school qualifications: undergraduate (NI)
and family. interview and oral examination in Irish. Initial primary school teacher education courses at
undergraduate level are provided by the following colleges:
Post-primary qualifications: undergraduate (ROI) • St Mary’s University College Belfast (a bilingual course is
Recognised initial post-primary school teacher education available) www.stmarys-belfast.ac.uk
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• Stranmillis University College Belfast www.stran.ac.uk
Application to St Mary’s College is direct for all
applicants. Application to Stranmillis is through UCAS.
Initial teacher education (England, Wales and
Scotland)
Application is online through UCAS (undergraduate
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courses) at www.ucas.ac.uk and the Graduate Teacher
Primary school qualifications: postgraduate (NI) Training Registry (postgraduate courses) at
Initial primary school teacher education courses at www.gttr.ac.uk with the exception of the University of
postgraduate level are provided by the following institutions: West Scotland (www.uws.ac.uk).
• St Mary’s University College Belfast (Irish Medium)
www.stmarys-belfast.ac.uk Specialist postgraduate courses
Research Conversion
• University of Ulster, Coleraine www.ulster.ac.uk
Application is direct to colleges in Northern Ireland.
Special education and learning support (ROI)
• Froebel College of Education www.froebel.ie APPLICATIONS vs courses
Post-primary: undergraduate (NI)
• St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra www.spd.dcu.ie
• NUI Galway www.nuigalway.ie
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Post-primary school teacher education courses at
undergraduate level are provided by the following Special education needs (ROI)
institutions: • Church of Ireland College of Education www.cice.ie
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• St Mary’s University College Belfast
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• Stranmillis University College, Belfast www.stran.ac.uk
• Mary Immaculate College, Limerick www.mic.ul.ie
• St Patrick’s College, Drumcondra www.spd.dcu.ie
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Post-primary: postgraduate (NI) Specialist courses (NI)
Post-primary school teacher education courses at Postgraduate courses are offered at masters level in
postgraduate level are provided by the following colleges: inclusion and special education needs (and other options):
• Queen’s University Belfast www.qub.ac.uk • St Mary’s University College Belfast
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• St Mary’s University College Belfast www.stmarys-belfast.ac.uk
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• University of Ulster, Coleraine and Jordanstown • University of Ulster www.ulster.ac.uk
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• Open University (distance learning) www.open.ac.uk
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With effect from 1 April 2013, applicants for registration for • University of Ulster www.ulster.ac.uk
the further education sector must have attained a Council
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