Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for primary teachers for Children’s Health Ireland under a Specific Purpose Contract of Employment (Maternity Leave) with an expected commencement date of September 2026.

The National Children’s Hospital School is committed to the provision of an appropriate learning environment within the hospital. The education provided will be determined by the age profile of the children attending (ranging from 4 to 18 years), allowing patients the opportunity to continue schooling whilst receiving their prescribed treatments. The role of the hospital school is to provide students access to high quality education that is appropriate and holistic to the needs of each pupil. Pupils are facilitated in continuing their current programmes of education and in sitting their state examinations by providing exam centres. Religious education and faith formation will not be included. The dedicated school; with various classroom types, staff spaces and Principals’ office, will incorporate a range of educational services in a stimulating environment that is conducive to learning and that is medically equipped to cater for children on ventilator support and other mobile electronic medical equipment. It will be fully wheelchair and disability compliant.

Additionally, schoolrooms will be provided in a number of the inpatient units to cater for children unable to attend the main school due to clinical treatments.

This new school is under the patronage of City of Dublin ETB and appointed teachers will be employees of the City of Dublin ETB. The school will be a co-educational, multi-denominational school underpinned by the core ETB values of Excellence in Education, Care, Equality, Community and Respect. The curricular expression which underpins the ETB values will be taught in the school. For primary students this is Goodness Me, Goodness You, and for the post-primary students, Identify, Multi-Belief and Values Education.

To qualify for appointment candidates must be able to comply with the following:
•Vetting requirements
•Occupational Health Screening.
•Evidence of current Teaching Council Registration under the appropriate advertised route.
•Experience with working with Primary School curriculum.
•An additional qualification and experience in working in Special Education is desirable
•Experience teaching at various class levels in SET, Special Classes or Special Schools is desirable.

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An internal panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within four months of the closure of this competition. City of Dublin ETB operates an online recruitment system for teachers.To apply please visit: https://cdetbcareers.thehirelab.com/LiveJobs/ViewJob/CV7X646V2DF 

Latest date for submission of completed online application forms to is: 12 noon on Monday 22nd June 2026

Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting may take place. Canvassing will disqualify. City of Dublin ETB is an equal opportunities employer.