Teacher of Irish & Special Education

Louth and Meath ETB; Ashbourne; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 31,000; Part time

Job summary

Coláiste De Lacy, Ashbourne, Co. Meath, is seeking a Teacher of Irish and Special Education to join LMETB for a 22-hour-per-week contract. The post is fixed-term, available to commence on or before 2 November 2026, and linked to DES salary scales and terms.

Applicants must be registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland for the advertised subjects and comply with Garda Vetting requirements. LMETB is an equal opportunities employer.

Qualifications

• Must be registered with The Teaching Council of Ireland for the advertised subjects.
• Candidates must be fully compliant with Garda Vetting requirements.

Responsibilities

• Teach Irish and Special Education at post-primary level.
• Contribute to school activities within LMETB and Coláiste De Lacy.

Job description

Louth and Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) invites applications for the following teaching position(s) that may arise during school year 2026/2027. Panels may be formed for the subject combinations advertised from which other appointments may be made to Post-Primary Schools, PLC Colleges and other centres within LMETB.

Teacher of Irish & Special Education

Coláiste De Lacy, Ashbourne, Co. Meath – 22 hours per week

(One fixed-term position)

This position is available on a fixed-term basis only where commencement occurs on or before 2nd November 2026.

Qualifications, salary scales and conditions of service are in accordance with DES.

All vacancies are subject to the post not being required for the Department of Education Redeployment scheme and to the Director of Redeployment agreeing to the posts being filled, following the completion of the 2026/27 Redeployment scheme.

Canvassing by or on behalf of the applicant will disqualify.

Appointments are to Louth and Meath Education and Training Board Scheme.

Applicants applying for this post must be registered or in the process of registering with The Teaching Council of Ireland for the subject(s) advertised. Candidates must be fully compliant with statutory Garda vetting requirements. Please only apply for positions for which you are or will be qualified and registered to teach.

LMETB is an equal opportunities employer.

Louth & Meath Education and Training Board (LMETB) is the largest education and training provider in Louth and Meath, providing a broad range of education and training services to over 30,000 students and learners on an annual basis.