Teaching Jobs in Dublin, Ireland

Education is a high priority in Ireland, and those who decide they’d like to teach in Dublin will have many job options at hand. While native English speakers may find it challenging to secure a teaching placement in Dublin, bringing other talents or specialities to the table will increase your chances of a contract (such as skills in art or music and knowledge of a unique science or foreign language).

Gaelscoileanna. Though the primary spoken language of Ireland is English, there is a growing movement in Dublin to educate the youth in the historical language of the nation, Gaelic (referred to as Irish by the locals) through language immersion. A gaelscoil is a school taught entirely in Irish; these schools require Irish language fluency of all teachers, hence it can be difficult for international teachers to find teaching jobs in gaelscoils.

National Schools. Native English speakers often find teaching jobs in Dublin at national schools, where courses are taught in English. A university degree is required to teach in Dublin at any national school, regardless of level. However, many schools also require an accredited teaching license or a master’s degree. Applicants that meet these requirements may find themselves teaching math and science courses, depending on their skill set. Individuals with fluency in additional languages outside of English are highly attractive applicants to national schools, where foreign language courses are frequently taught, especially Spanish and French.

Substitute Teaching. Without an advanced degree or several years of teaching experience, it is possible to obtain a substitute teaching job in Dublin. This type of position will help you build up your resume before you apply for a full time teaching job in Dublin.

Schedule. School semesters in Dublin span from August to December and January to May; holiday breaks include Christmas, Easter, Halloween, and summer holidays. A majority of Dublin schools are religiously affiliated, especially Catholic; students and staff from any religion are welcome, but be aware there is often a religious component to some school activities.