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Primary Level Teaching in Ireland


Registering to teach in Ireland


In order to be eligible to teach in the majority
of schools in Ireland teachers need to register
with the Teaching Council – how to register.
Since 2006, Garda Vetting is a requirement
for all new teachers. As part of the process
of registration, the Teaching Council will seek
the vet for new teachers – find out more.

Click to Search for Teaching Jobs
througout Ireland



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Qualifications to Teach


Qualifications required to teach at primary
level are set out in the word document below.
More extensive information is available
on the Teaching Council Website
Quals Primary Level.doc


Teacher Union Organisations


INTO - Primary Teachers
TUI - Second Level Teachers
ASTI -Second level Teachers
IPPN - Irish Primary Principals Network
NAPD - National Assoc of Principals
& Vice Principals



Teacher Salary Scales



The latest Teacher Salary Scales can be viewed on the Department of Education Website or on most of the Teacher Union websites


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