What qualifications do I need to be a primary school teacher in Ireland?

What qualifications do I need to be a primary school teacher in Ireland?

There are Irish language requirements for primary teaching – teachers must be able to teach the Irish language and having studied Irish to Leaving Cert. level is required. You can train to be a primary teacher either by doing an undergraduate degree or a two-year postgraduate Professional Master of Education (PME).

Is there a demand for primary school teachers Ireland?

According to The Irish Times, there will be 13,000 more teachers than will be required to meet demand, with a technical report by the Department of Education stating pupil numbers in primary schools are likely to fall significantly between now and 2036.

How long is a Hibernia teaching course?

24 months
Hibernia’s PME in Post- Primary Education is the most accessible and flexible initial teacher education in Ireland and the only programme that is available to graduate student teachers wherever they live. The PME is a 120-credit award at level 9 and the duration of the programme is two years (24 months).

Is Hibernia a full time course?

The programme is full-time, delivered through a blended learning model, and full attendance is required.

Is primary teaching a good career?

It’s a good career, but it requires a great deal of sacrifice and you need to be aware of these sacrifices before making a decision. This is the case with any career, but more so for teaching because just getting started in the profession can be tough going if you haven’t thought things through properly.

How much does a primary school teacher earn in Ireland?

A Primary School Teacher in Ireland earns an average of €53,004 gross per year, which is about €4,420 gross per month. The starting salary of a Primary School Teacher in Ireland is around €39,235 gross per year. The highest salary of a Primary School Teacher in Ireland can reach and exceed €65,588 gross per year.

Do you need a degree to do Hibernia?

1. Entry Requirements. An undergraduate degree at Level 8 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) which has an ECTS weighting of at least 180 credits. You must refer back to your awarding provider if unsure of the level of your degree.

Can you get Susi for Hibernia College?

Courses in private colleges are not eligible for SUSI funding. For example, Hibernia College provides courses such as the Professional Master of Education (PME) in Primary10 or Post Primary Education, or other Professional qualifications.

Is it hard to get a teaching job in Ireland?

With schools finding Irish the toughest subject to recruit for, no teachers applied for jobs at almost 80% of 131 second-level schools surveyed by the Teachers Union of Ireland (TUI). Schools are also finding it the most difficult to recruit teachers for Home Economics, French, Maths and Spanish.

How much do teachers get paid in Ireland 2021?

Appointed prior to 01-01-2011

Is primary school teaching difficult?

Being a primary school teacher is both a challenging and rewarding career. You’ll have to go through rigorous training and there’s a lot more to the job that you’d initially imagine. Primary teachers work with children between 5-11 years of age (Key Stage 1 and Key Stage 2).