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Question for a struggling teacher.

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  • 11-04-2019 3:30pm
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    Henno232
    Registered Users Posts: 7 ✭


    Hi everyone. Just a quick question.

    I’ve recently returned from a 4 year stint teaching in the UK and am very much struggling to find any type of position back here in Ireland (as is the norm). Just wondering if anybody else has been in the same boat and found light at the end of the tunnel?

    For example, in the last two months i’ve applied for 6 positions ranging from RPT, fixed-term and maternity cover with only one school responding to my application to kindly tell me I have no leaving cert experience. The last school I applied to was quite local and I was very hopeful, however I heard nothing back from them and heard later it was an advertised position which was already filled by an internal candidate.

    I don’t know what to do really. I’m considering going abroad again for my own sake but then i’m also worried that the experience gained from going abroad will count for nothing. Career change is most likely which sucks. Any inside info would be greatly appreciated.

    Many thanks.


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    Exiled1
    Registered Users Posts: 337 ✭✭Exiled1


    If you wish to gain a position here you need to be patient. Lots of schools and etbs will only begin advertising in early June. They will continue to do so until late August.
    Unfortunately schools have rarely engaged in the courtesy of acknowledging applications so don't hold your breath there and don't worry about it.
    Check that your cv is very well presented and try to make personal contacts with schools in your area. I know it can be a chore but you never know what it may turn up.
    Best of luck.


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