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Primary school subbing- 5 day rule

  • 12-06-2021 1:53pm
    #1
    Simplyzara13
    Registered Users Posts: 14 ✭


    Hi all,
    I’m studying BSc in education and training in Dcu and I’ve a lot of experience working with children and volunteering in primary schools.
    Ive also done placement teaching in a primary school as part of my course.

    I’ve heard a lot of people talking about that you can sub under the 5 day rule. I’d love to get a few days subbing here and there , would a principal have me subbing even if I’m not studying the BEd degree.


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  • #2
    big_drive
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 3,261 ✭✭✭big_drive


    Couldn't say for definite but i'd be doubtful enough. Would be a grey area around registration, garda vetting , etc.


  • #3
    J.R.
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 2,366 ✭✭✭J.R.


    You can apply to the Teaching Council to get registered.

    If you have a Teaching Council number then you can sub.

    A school principal is obliged to seek a fully qualified primary teacher for subbing.

    If none are available then the principal can hire somebody with a Teaching Council number.

    The "5-day Rule" will not apply to you if you have a Teaching Council number - only applies to those subbing who do not have a teaching council number.



  • #4
    BettyBlue22
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 35 ✭BettyBlue22


    @Simplyzara13 if you already have a degree you can register with the Teaching Council under route 3, and you'll be given a TC number (with restrictions) if you meet all the relevant requirements.

    If you don't already have a degree, the 5 day rule will apply, but if you're studying, you'll hardly be available for weeks on end anyway, the 5 day rules means you just need to take a break of a day, so in a fortnight you could work Monday-Friday, take the next Monday off, and then work Tuesday-Friday the second week. If demand for subs is as high in the coming semester as it was in May, you should be able to get a few days work when you're available? Don't give up hope.



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