ETBs

joeharte123

What are the pros and cons to working with for an ETB? I hear more bad things than good about them.

mtoutlemonde

joeharte123 wrote: »

What are the pros and cons to working with for an ETB? I hear more bad things than good about them.

Pros - job security - you are employed by an ETB not a particular school - you have the freedom to move to a school closer to you and having many schools, you will probably be kept in the system.
Technology & resources - exceptional.

Cons - in my ETB, it was the HR staff that would stop me from applying. This is just my ETB so may not be true of every one.
You can be moved schools very quickly without warning.
Nepotism is major.

That's all I can think of now. If you're wondering if you should apply/work for them - then do. We are coming into a recession and work may get scarce. It could also be a case when there may not be substitution in the next academic year. You are delivering the same syllabi to by and large to the same students in voluntary secondary schools.

joeharte123

If employed with one ETB, can you move to another ETB in another county?
Why might the HR staff put someone off applying?

My understanding is an ETB school is that it's run like a business, serving "clients" and they show little loyalty toward their staff, like you said they can move you at anytime in short notice.

mtoutlemonde

joeharte123 wrote: »

If employed with one ETB, can you move to another ETB in another county?
Why might the HR staff put someone off applying?

My understanding is an ETB school is that it's run like a business, serving "clients" and they show little loyalty toward their staff, like you said they can move you at anytime in short notice.

In the same ETB. Most ETBs cater for a number of counties.

joeharte123

So is it possible to move from DDETB to LMETB, for example?

r93kaey5p2izun

joeharte123 wrote: »

So is it possible to move from DDETB to LMETB, for example?

No.

joeharte123

Felix Tall Serpent wrote: »

No.

Thank you.

mtoutlemonde

joeharte123 wrote: »

Thank you.

No, they are two different ETBs. You can transfer within the ETB, not to a different ETB.

joeharte123

Teachers are paid their salary on a monthly basis I'm led to believe?

r93kaey5p2izun

joeharte123 wrote: »

Teachers are paid their salary on a monthly basis I'm led to believe?

Depends on the ETB.

TheValeyard

joeharte123 wrote: »

Teachers are paid their salary on a monthly basis I'm led to believe?

id really hate that. I know its common for many people. Id just personally hate that.

joeharte123

TheValeyard wrote: »

id really hate that. I know its common for many people. Id just personally hate that.

Once you're paid the same as teachers working outside of an ETB I don't see much of an issue! First month or two would take a little getting used to.

r93kaey5p2izun

TheValeyard wrote: »

id really hate that. I know its common for many people. Id just personally hate that.

You get used to it but it would definitely not be my choice. Not because of the longer interval, but because it is an inconsistent interval. Although the 6 week gap between December and January pay was a killer.

funkypumpkins

Thanks for all the explanations. I am Irish but trained in the UK as a MFL teacher. I have two interviews for my subject and ETBs seem to be responding back to me. I have route 3 registration and I am hoping there is a chance of a job or substitute work.

mtoutlemonde

funkypumpkins wrote: »

Thanks for all the explanations. I am Irish but trained in the UK as a MFL teacher. I have two interviews for my subject and ETBs seem to be responding back to me. I have route 3 registration and I am hoping there is a chance of a job or substitute work.

I presume the Teaching Council are assessing your qualifications to move you into Post Primary? The ETB will pay you as unqualified.

funkypumpkins

mtoutlemonde wrote: »

I presume the Teaching Council are assessing your qualifications to move you into Post Primary? The ETB will pay you as unqualified.

Yes I am in the process of registering to do post primary under Route 2. The TC are just being difficult with foreign qualifications and post employment experience/induction. I am sure they'll take advantage of my cheaper rate in the interim

mtoutlemonde

funkypumpkins wrote: »

Yes I am in the process of registering to do post primary under Route 2. The TC are just being difficult with foreign qualifications and post employment experience/induction. I am sure they'll take advantage of my cheaper rate in the interim

Hopefully you might get that sorted by September. I would even say you could question the ETB if that were to happen. You are qualified but just don't have the paperwork.

I don't know if you need it but I answered a thread with possible questions for MFL interviews which you may find useful.

Themurph23

Hello All, first time poster here. I am looking to get into teaching and more specifically adult education. Education wise I have a Masters in Business and last year i conpleted a train the trainer course. I have no formal teaching experience but I have 10 years management experience within a global multinational and within my roles i have always been involved in training and loved it. I know teaching is different. I decided to bite the bullet and start educating myself in training and teaching. Can anyone offer advice on how to break into the profession within an ETB for example? I seen an adult educator position which i am going to apply for but i am guessing my lack of official experience will rule me out! Any advice on gaining experience or any other courses i could do. Thanks!

kevinom1

my etb teacher is persecuting me. no i have been only the best student and kindest loyal student but i am being persecuted by my teacher.

what should i do?