Music Teacher

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 by the Teaching Council of Ireland for the advertised subject(s). Further details and a full list of recognised qualifications are available on .
• Applicants who are in their final year of degree/postgraduate diploma which will lead to a teaching qualification, but have not yet completed their final exams and/or received their 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 requirements of the vacancy.

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.

St Laserian's School is recruiting teachers who have a high interest in educating our students in the age group 13-18 years on all areas of the school.

St Laserian's School educates students with mild, moderate, severe to profound intellectual disability, autism, physical disabilities and physical health needs; experience of working with young adults in these areas would be an advantage.

Applicants will be expected to collaborate with all members of staff for the development of the whole school and to maximise each student's chance of success.

Our learning programmes nurture independence, introduce new skills and reinforce learning in a creative and appropriate way.

Teaching 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. Candidates should describe situations from their own experience that best exemplify what they have done and demonstrate the specific competencies.

Professional Knowledge

• Has a strong knowledge of subject matter.
• Has an awareness and understanding of specific requirements of courses/syllabus/specifications.
• Keeps up to date with subject matter / course syllabus changes and developments in the education system.
• Understands the cross curricular links to other content areas and is able to integrate learning across and between content areas (e.g., literacy, numeracy, critical thinking).
• Knows, understands and critically evaluates the range of teaching and learning philosophies / theories and knows how to apply them appropriately within their subject(s).
• Is aware of the range of supports available to support curriculum development and implementation.
• Participates in and contributes to educational planning and development within the school such as lesson planning, subject department planning, etc.

Professional Practice

• Plans and communicates clear, challenging, appropriate and achievable expectations for students.
• Shows knowledge and understanding of how to structure and schedule schemes of work, class plans and subject department plans.
• Knows and understands the relationship between the planning, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum.
• Selects, creates and pitches class materials that respond to the needs of students.

Teaching and Learning

• Understands the factors that contribute to a stimulating learning environment and the role of the teacher in supporting this environment.
• Understands the practices that underpin effective classroom teaching and meet the learning styles of a diverse range of students (e.g., differentiation, learning intentions, group work).
• Establishes standards of behaviour that enable all students to learn and deals with inappropriate behaviour in the context of school policies.
• Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and understanding of classroom management techniques and skills.
• Effectively manages the range of behaviours/situations that can occur in the classroom in line with the School Code of Behaviour, maintaining good order and discipline among students.
• Effectively uses a variety of teaching materials and technologies to actively engage students in the learning process (e.g., collaboration, technology enhanced teaching and learning).

Assessment

• Focuses on assessment for learning by monitoring student progress, giving constructive feedback and helping students to reflect on and improve their learning (e.g., formative and summative assessment).
• Selects from a range of assessment strategies to evaluate student learning and uses this information in planning to improve teaching effectiveness.
• Assesses the levels of student attainment against relevant benchmarking data and understands the relationship between student assessment and target setting.
• Liaises orally and in written reports with parents/guardians on student progress and achievement.

Communication and Relationship Building

• Seeks to foster positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, school management and the wider community in a professional, collaborative, supportive and respectful manner.
• Communicates and contributes effectively and collaboratively within the school team environment.
• Shows the capacity and skills to relate to and communicate effectively with students, parents, colleagues, school management and the wider community.
• Supports conflict resolution in all aspects of teaching.
• Motivates, inspires and celebrates student effort and success.
• Is committed to equality and inclusion and to respecting and accommodating diversity.
• Understands how to exercise a duty of care to students.
• Participates in and supports the extra curricular programmes/activities of the school.
• Contributes positively to the school community.

Self Awareness and Self Management Skills

• Engages in reflective practice of their own work and consistently reviews it to ensure it meets the highest possible standard and is responsive to changing teaching demands.
• Maintains a strong focus on personal and professional growth including continual professional development, participation in professional learning communities, group reflection and practice.
• Has the confidence, resilience and optimism to maintain an emotional balance in challenging situations and the capacity to work through these situations.
• Is open and responsive to constructive feedback regarding their professional practice and, if necessary, seeks appropriate support, advice and guidance.
• Is aware of the Teaching Council Code of Professional Conduct and Social Media Guidelines and is familiar with its professional requirements.
• Practices within the statutory framework and regulations pertaining to education, including child protection and health and safety guidelines.
• Upholds professional integrity, for example discretion, confidentiality, loyalty, trust, empathy in all aspects of their professional role as a teacher.
• Is aware of the broader student context and their requirement to model best practice in all aspects of their role and relationships in the school community.