Dáil Éireann Debate, Wednesday - 25 September 2013
83. Deputy Charlie McConalogue asked the Minister for Education and Skills if an opportunity exists for an Irish citizen who is a primary teacher in Spain to receive a contract to teach in an Irish primary school for one term; and if he will make a statement on the matter. [39970/13]
View answerThe recruitment and appointment of teachers to fill teaching posts is a matter for the individual school authority, subject to procedures agreed under Section 24(3) of the Education Act 1998 (as amended by the Education (Amendment) Act 2012). The Constitution of Boards and Rules of Procedure document 2011 sets out the procedures for appointment of teachers and special needs assistants at primary level. This is available on my Departments website at www.education.ie.
Circular 31/2011 requires that, schools at primary and post-primary level maintain a list of appropriately qualified registered teachers who notify the school that they are available for substitute teaching at short notice.
Jobseeking teachers at primary level may also register with the IPPN's www.educationposts.ie website for both permanent and temporary roles and with SubSearch, a facility which is run by the INTO.
