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Is it difficult to get a job as an English secondary school teacher in Ireland?

  • 24-08-2023 10:08pm
    #1
    MikeGaynor420
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    Hi, I'm thinking about doing a funded PGCE in the UK, because it works out better financially and time wise, with a view to coming back to Ireland. I'd rather come back as I have a support network here and I've heard a lot about the unsustainable workload in the UK. I think I could weather 10 months of it but not 2 years to get the NQT. I have a PhD in American literature, 3 years university teaching experience, 7 years ESL teaching experience and 3 publications but not sure if that matters at all in an Irish secondary school context or if it would swing it with a PGCE in hand. I'm just trying to gauge my chances.



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  • #2
    joebloggs32
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    It's your subjects primarily that matter. Most secondary teachers here will be qualified for two subjects, but if you have Maths, Irish, Science subjects or a modern foreign language then you are more likely to secure full tine work.

    You will also be more likely to get a job if you are willing to work in Dublin due to the cost of living there, as many teachers relocate to more rural areas to reduce their rent/mortgages



  • #3
    MikeGaynor420
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    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121023310#Comment_121023310

    Hi, I live in Dublin so that won't be a problem. I just have English as a subject at third level and film but I don't think that counts. My PhD was a bit historical but don't think that matters either.



  • #4
    joebloggs32
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    Having one subject and that being just English would be an issue. Larger schools would have work for just an English teacher, but smaller schools usually would want you to have another option.

    You have mentioned film, which may be of use as the minister has announced a new subject in that field, but that is a few years away if it comes at all.

    To teach history you would need to have a degree so just having a bit of it in your PHD wouldn't allow you to do it.



  • #5
    2011abc
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    Not to mention you wouldn’t get to retire till you’re 80+ !!!



  • #6
    MikeGaynor420
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3 ✭MikeGaynor420


    https://www.boards.ie/discussion/comment/121025460#Comment_121025460

    I plan to die in the climate wars as they say. But I'm not going to rely on a State pension for anything.



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