subbing work while doing the hibernia course

marcofan

Hi

I am considering doing the Hibernia course, as i am not qualified is it possible to do subbing work while completeing the course?

Many Thanks

John

byhookorbycrook

No,it isn't anymore. INTO have directed teachers not to work with unqualified staff .There is a huge oversupply of fully qualified teachers and will be for a number of years, so even subbing is in short supply.

delilahmac

Hi John,

Have you decided to apply for the course? I sent off my first application yesterday! Fingers crossed. Need to get to work on the irish!

marcofan

i am hoping to start the course in.12.months time but if i cant get subbing work that will cause a few issues!!

byhookorbycrook

Imagine when you go to the expense of doing a post grad and work damn hard, then find your local school is employing someone who has no qualifications whatsoever. Any principal who employs someone unqualified can be reported to the INTO and the teachers in the school can refuse to work with that sub.

afkasurfjunkie

marcofan wrote: »

i am hoping to start the course in.12.months time but if i cant get subbing work that will cause a few issues!!

im sorry but that post makes no sense at all.
you want to qualify as a teacher but wont be able to unless you work as one before completing your training?!!

delilahmac

marcofan wrote: »

i am hoping to start the course in.12.months time but if i cant get subbing work that will cause a few issues!!

Why don't you try do some observation days to build up a bit of experience? That's what I'm doing with hopes of getting on the course.