DETSS Teaching Post Application January 2026

Welcome to the Teaching Position Application Form for Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School. This application is for a Maternity Leave role.

Please note that, as a start-up Educate Together school as of August 2019, we are building a team who share the educational vision outlined in Educate Together's Blueprint for Second Level.

Before progressing, please note that, as teachers in Drogheda ETSS, we are:

• a restorative school based upon the values of Community, Excellence. Innovation and Respect our team is committed to building relationships which are characterised by professional integrity.

• using a cross-curricular and team-teaching approach whenever possible

• using a Virtual Learning Environment (MS TEAMS) both to communicate and, to store and distribute our learning materials

• committed to fostering Student Voice and whole-school community engagement

• committed to the principles of equality, social justice, democracy and sustainability

All positions are subject to sanction by the DES.

We look forward to reading your application and thank you for your interest in our school

What you need to know to be able to fill out this form
- This application form is an online Jotform.
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You will need the following information at hand in order to complete this form:
- Teaching Council Registration Details
- Garda Vetting Details
- Third Level Education History with dates
- Information about Recent In-service or CPD that you have attended – dates are also needed here
- Suggestions about other Subjects and Short Courses that you would be willing to teach
- Details of Posts of Responsibilites held (if applicable) including dates
- Details of previous employment – both in education and in other areas
- Names and Contact details for 2 Referees
- Question marked with an * must be answered
The following are some open ended questions with a word limit of 400 words that you need to have prepared for in advance of completing the form:

·         Please give a short summary of your approach to learning & teaching.

·         Outline your understanding of how iPads may be utilised to enhance learning in Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School.

·         Outline your approach to classroom and relationship management and how it supports quality learning & teaching.

·         Describe specific examples of extra/cross-curricular activities which you would be prepared to lead in Drogheda Educate Together Secondary School.

·         How would the Educate Together Ethos inform your practice as a teacher in our school?

Teaching Job Application Form
What position(s) are you applying for? Tick as appropriate, you may be applying for more than one role:

Home EconomicsSPHE
Personal details
Name*

First NameLast Name
Email Address*
Phone Number*

Area CodePhone Number
Address*

Street Address

Street Address Line 2

CityCounty

Post Code
Current Position*
Place of Employment*
Are you currently registered with the Teaching Council?*

YesNo, but I am certain that I can arrange registration quicklyNo and I am not eligible
N.B. If you are not eligible, please discontinue your application.
If 'Yes', please state your Teaching Council Number. *
NB The successful candidate will be paid by the Department of Education & Skills and will have to fulfil DES conditions, which include registration with the Teaching Council.
Which subjects are listed on your Teaching Council registration?
Have you been Garda vetted through the Teaching Council?*

YesNo

Qualifications

Please complete this qualifications summary

	Qualification Title e.g. BEd or MA	Grade Achieved e.g. 2:1	Level Achieved Honours/ Pass/Masters /PHD	Awarding Body e.g. UCD, DCU, NUIG	Year of Completion
Subject Qualification 1
Subject Qualification 2
Teaching Qualification 1
Teaching Qualification 2
Other Relevant Qualification

Teaching Qualifications
What is the highest level of Teaching degree that you hold?*

Pass Degree (BEd)Honours Degree (BEd)Pass Masters (MEd)Honours Masters (MEd)HDipEd/PME/PDGE (Pass)HDipEd/PME/PDGE (Hons)PhD

Teaching Experience

Employment as a teacher to date.*

	Name of School	Duration in years (Full Time Equivalent) e.g. >1 yr or 2 yrs	Subjects Taught	Levels Taught e.g. To Leaving Certificate / Mostly Junior Cycle
School 1
School 2
School 3
School 4
School 5
School 6

Other Subjects That You Would Be Willing to Teach (in the short term)

	Subject Name	Subject Level
Subject 1
Subject 2
Subject 3

Short Courses That You Would Be Willing To Teach

	Short Course Title
Short Course 1
Short Course 2
Short Course 3

Assistant Principal Role (Post of Responsibility) (if applicable)

	Title	Voluntary/ AP I/ AP II	Start date	Finish date
POR 1
POR 2
POR 3
POR 4

Relevant In-service/CPD Course Details (start with most recent)

	Title of Course	Length of Course	Year
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

Non-Teaching Experience

	Date	Name & Address of Employer	Position Held	Duties
1
2
3
4
5

4. Teaching in an Educate Together Secondary School.
Please give a short summary of your approach to learning and teaching.

0/400
Outline your understanding of how iPads may be utilised to enhance learning in Drogheda ETSS?

0/400
Describe specific examples of extra/cross-curricular activities which you would be prepared to lead in Drogheda ETSS.

0/400
Outline your approach to classroom and relationship management and how it supports quality learning and teaching.

0/400
How would the Educate Together Ethos inform your practice as a teacher in our school?*

0/400

Vetting Declaration
Please note that it is a fundamental term of your employment that you make appropriate full disclosure in respect of the questions outlined above. You should also note that if the school is satisfied, in the future, that have made an incomplete or inaccurate disclosure, you may face disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal.

The school undertakes that all responses furnished by you in respect of the above questions will be treated as confidential, subject to any reporting obligations which may be imposed on the school, pursuant to “Children First” published by the Department of Children and Youth Affairs, the Child Protection Procedures for Primary and Post-Primary Schools published by the Department of Education and Skills or pursuant to any legal obligation imposed on the school to facilitate the effective investigation of crime.

In the event of your being recommended for appointment to this position, the Board of Management is obliged to comply with the terms of current DES Circular Letters. The Board of Management’s policy is that all newly appointed teachers and support staff will be vetted and that the outcome of the vetting will be considered in the light of the school’s vetting policy. This applies in respect of appointments to teaching posts, principal and deputy principal positions where the person is not currently an employee of the school and applies irrespective of whether the individual has been previously vetted or not.
Have you been investigated by either the Gardaí, the HSE or your employer in relation to substantiated complaints made concerning your treatment of children? *
Were you the subject of any allegation of criminal conduct or wrongdoing towards a minor? *
Are you aware of any material circumstances in respect of your own conduct which touched/touches on the welfare of a minor? *
References

Please supply the names and contact details of two referees, at least one of whom must know you in a professional capacity. In addition, references may be sought from your present/former employers if not listed below.*

	Referee 1	Referee 2
Name
Role/Position
Telephone
Email
Relationship to this person

Undertaking
By this signature I certify that the information I have provided is true and correct.

Clear
N.B.

The Selection Committee may be contacting the above named for references.
The Board of Management is an equal opportunities employer.
Short-listing of candidates may take place.
Candidates may be called for more than one interview.

Data Protection: All personal information provided on this application form will be stored securely by DETSS and will be used for the purpose of the recruitment process. Application forms will be retained for a period of 4 months, and in the case of a successful candidate for the duration of his or her employment and a minimum of two years thereafter.

This information will not be disclosed to any third party without your consent, except where necessary to comply with statutory requirements. Internally, your information will be kept confidential and only be viewable by the Principal and those involved in short-listing.

You may, at any time, make a request for access to the personal information held about you. Should you wish to make any change, or erasures, to any information stored about you, please contact DETSS.
In order for us to contact you by email or phone, Data Protection best practice requires us to ask you for your permission to do so. Please state your*

Yes, I give you my permission to contact me by email and/or phoneNo, I do not give you permission to contact me (in which case, we can not accept your submission)
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What you need to know to be able to fill out this form

Teaching Job Application Form

Personal details

Qualifications

Teaching Qualifications

Teaching Experience

4. Teaching in an Educate Together Secondary School.

Vetting Declaration

References

Undertaking