Special Class Teacher – Hours in Co-Operation - Music

Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following post:

Special Class Teacher – Hours in Co-operation

St. Michael’s House Special National School

(Roll Number: 19373U)

Music Teacher – 9 hours per week

Ref: HICMM241

St. Michael’s House Special National School, Raheny is a school for pupils with a Moderate General Learning Disability between the ages of four to eighteen years. Many of the pupils have complex needs including Autism, care needs and some with behaviours of concern.

City of Dublin Education and Training Board (City of Dublin ETB) was established on 1st July 2013 under the Education and Training Boards Act, 2013. City of Dublin ETB has 3,000 employees and an annual budget of €580m. It is the state education and training authority for Dublin city and serves the area covered by Dublin City Council. This provision is delivered to over 48,000 learners (20,000 full-time and 28,000 part-time) and is supported by a range of services including a psychological service, a curriculum development unit, a buildings maintenance unit and Head Office staff in Ballsbridge. It also has statutory responsibility for supporting the provision, coordination, administration and assessment of youth work services in Dublin city and is the lead partner for Music Generation Dublin City. City of Dublin ETB is also responsible for the national awarding authority for student grants in Ireland, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI). Salary: As per salary scales laid down by the Department of Education (salary pro-rata commensurate with number of contract hours).

In certain circumstances an applicant may be eligible to enter on the salary scale at a point above the minimum.

Successful candidates will initially be paid at the unqualified rate until such time as their qualifications have been assessed by a City of Dublin ETB Director. When this process is complete teachers will be placed on the correct point of the scale and any arrears due paid accordingly.

Location: St. Michael’s House Special National School, Raheny, Dublin 5, D05 FN34.

Terms & Conditions of Appointment: • The appointment will be subject to the sanction of the Chief Executive. • Any offer will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references. • For the purposes of satisfying the requirements as to health it will be necessary for the successful candidate before they are appointed, to undergo at the City of Dublin ETB’s expense, a medical examination by a qualified practitioner nominated by City of Dublin ETB. • The person appointed to the post will be required to contribute to the relevant Superannuation Scheme. • The person appointed to the post must obtain, at his/her own expense a Birth Certificate. • Extern work may not be undertaken without the prior consent of City of Dublin ETB. • Terms and conditions of employment: as per the Department of Education directives.

Declaration: Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement, including schemes not specifically mentioned above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.

Referees: Candidates must supply details of two referees on their application form, please note that these referees should have knowledge of you and your work to whom professional reference can be made. One of which should be your current or most recent employer.

Referees may be contacted pre or post interview directly by City of Dublin ETB at its convenience and without further notice to candidates.

Notes: • Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all applications are received on time.

Any technical difficulties encountered by the sender when forwarding applications are not the responsibility of the City of Dublin ETB. Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to submit applications well before the 12 Noon deadline on the specified closing date. • Your application will be assessed on the information you submit. Please ensure all sections are completed fully and accurately, giving clear evidence of qualifications, skills, and experience. Incomplete applications may not be considered. • All enquiries regarding your application should be made to applications@cdetb.ie. You must use the post reference in the subject line of the email.

Completed Online Applications should be submitted no later than: 12 noon on Monday 16th September 2024

Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting of candidates may take place. Canvassing will disqualify. City of Dublin Education and Training Board is an equal opportunities employer

Please see the information guide for further details.