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primary school teaching via arts degree

  • 08-09-2015 7:49am
    #1
    rachaelmurray_
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2 ✭


    Currently I am a second year BA student and I am looking to become a primary school teacher when I have completed this degree. in first year I studied Irish, English and Human Development (psychology, sociology and philosophy) and have to narrow my choices for second year down to two of those three subjects. I achieved a C1 in honours Irish in my leaving cert in 2014 and was wondering if that is enough to allow me to apply for a postgrad in primary teaching when I finish my arts degree? I know Irish is an important component of teaching in Ireland but as it is not my strongest subject (in comparison with English and human development which I am very strong at) I'm worried that taking it as a subject for the rest of my degree could lower my overall degree grade and hinder my chances of getting into the postgrad programme in a few years time. Any advice about entry requirements etc would be greatly appreciated!


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  • #2
    Redser87
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 610 ✭✭✭Redser87


    I'm sure you're aware that it is a tough course to get a place on - 9 applicants for every one place the year I did it. With that in mind, you are right to be thinking about it now.
    The Irish requirement is not just the grade you got in the Leaving, that will fulfil the matriculation but an oral Irish interview makes 40% of the interview to get in. So if you drop the Irish, be prepared to swot up before the interview.
    A good academic record will show your ability to work hard and get things done, but passion for your subject could help you to get started in the interview and give you something positive to talk about. If you are more passionate about Irish, you might also be more likely to get the head down and do well. Only you know where your grà lies.
    Bear in mind that they like good all rounders so make the most of opportunities to volunteer or be part of college societies.
    Also, any chance you get to work with children, do.


  • #3
    byhookorbycrook
    Moderators, Education Moderators, Regional South East Moderators Posts: 12,514 Mod ✭✭✭✭byhookorbycrook


    I would also alert the Op to the lack of jobs , even short term subbing in primary. Can you get by on a few days' work a month? Some recent quotes for educationposts. ie


    I can fully empathize with everyone's plight. This is my 8th year teaching. I am fully dipped with lots of experience but unfortunately I have not been able to secure a permanent job. All summer, I have been applying for jobs but no luck.


    In my area, every year more and more teachers are added to the supplementary panel and there are just 2 or 3 jobs.

    Who has left teaching due to the poor job prospects? I am going into my 5th year out now and no dip done. All my friends have jobs now and I am feeling dejected and more and more turned off the system. I already went abroad to teach for two years thinking it would help me get a job when I came home, however I never got so much as an interview bar one school I was a regular sub in and they gave the maternity position to somebody else


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