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teaching in Ireland, how to start?

  • 16-04-2011 6:04pm
    #1
    Patricia_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭


    Hi,

    This post may sound funny to some of you but I am honestly in the dark with this one, despite talking to a few people.

    I am trying to go back to my profession: teaching, after 6 year break and moving abroad...not easy.

    I am half American half Polish, used to teach languages in Poland in secondary and vocational schools, hold Masters in Education (Russian language specialism - from Polish University) which was fully recognised by the National Qualifications Authority of Ireland. Just completed TEFL ACELS course and TEFL work experience in a college in Amsterdam.

    Want to start PhD but can't afford to study either full time or part time at the moment.

    My question is: Can I teach anything else than English, Russian or Polish and where (public or private schools only? Adult Education only? VECs??) I was told that I should apply for literacy tutoring, communication or admin jobs in Education, Training etc. but I would like to get a full picture. My university course covered language methodologies and teaching in great detail. I find it hard to get information re VEC panel for teachers, how to register? Is there a special website section or time to do it? How to apply for university jobs?

    So many questions... I will be grateful for your suggestions.

    Patricia


Comments

  • #2
    rebel10
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,047 ✭✭✭rebel10


    Have you contacted the teaching council regarding what you are eligible to teach?


  • #3
    Patricia_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 34 ✭Patricia_


    yep, not very helpful, said russian only, which may be the case in primary and secondary schools, but would have to take irish exam (;-) plus russian isn't exactly a popular language in secondary schools over here. I am more into adult education..
    rebel10 wrote: »
    Have you contacted the teaching council regarding what you are eligible to teach?


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