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Am I qualified to teach?

  • 30-07-2009 3:35pm
    #1
    geuro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 336 ✭✭


    Just a quick question.

    I have a degree in psychology and psychoanalysis. And a higher diploma in computer science. Does that qualify me to teach in secondary schools?


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  • #2
    spurious
    Moderators, Category Moderators, Education Moderators Posts: 27,283 CMod ✭✭✭✭spurious


    I can't see what subject you would be qualified for, but you can check on the Teaching Council site.


  • #3
    Quacksalber
    Closed Accounts Posts: 31 ✭Quacksalber


    geuro wrote: »
    Just a quick question.

    I have a degree in psychology and psychoanalysis. And a higher diploma in computer science. Does that qualify me to teach in secondary schools?


    Errr yes and no.

    Anyone with a degree can substitute. Pays well but you are basically a temp so zero job security.
    To actually get a teaching post you need to have a H.Dip in edcuation.

    What you could do, and i recommend it, is try and get lecturing work in one of the Institutes of Technology. Pays better and you get less abuse.


  • #4
    DubGuyxx
    Registered Users Posts: 15 ✭DubGuyxx


    In terms of teaching quals, for registration as a teacher at secondary level, you need a primary degree with two subjects (can be a major and a minor) or degrees in two single subjects, plus a HDip in Education.

    The degrees would have to be in subjects which are part of the Irish curriculum. Neither psychology nor computer science currently are, so beyond occasional informal subbing,(and even for this work, there are plenty of fully qualified teachers around...), you're most likely out of luck.

    Sorry to be the bearer of bad news.....

    Dub


  • #5
    geuro
    Closed Accounts Posts: 336 ✭✭geuro


    Thanks folks!

    Have job at the moment as a developer, no plans to move any time soon, just had a conversation with someone the other day and they mentioned that anyone with a degree and HDip in anything can teach. Thought it sounded a bit too easy..


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