Course Summary
The programme provides a qualification that is recognised by the Department of Education for teachers working in the areas of inclusive education, special education and learning support who work in the following roles: Special Education Teacher, Teacher in a Special School, Teacher in a Special Class.
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Career Sectors
This course prepares you for working in the Career Sectors below. Follow the links to get a fuller understanding of the sectors you are preparing for.
Entry Requirements
The programme is open to primary and post-primary teachers who are employed in a position that is funded by the Department of Education and who provide Special Education Teaching in recognised primary schools, post-primary schools, and in other recognised educational services. Teachers serving in special schools and special classes are also eligible to apply. The programme provides a qualification that is recognised by the Department of Education for teachers working in the areas of inclusive education, special education and learning support who work in the following roles: Special Education Teacher, Teacher in a Special School, Teacher in a Special Class. Teachers must meet the criteria set out in the relevant DE Circular.
Application Details
Applications will open on Thursday, 14th March 2025.
Closing Date: 15th April 2025.
All Applicants must apply through DCU's Student Application Portal.
Applicants must provide the following:
Additional Questions Form - submitted within the Application Portal
An up-to-date Teaching Council Registration Certificate - upload to the portal
A Principal Declaration Form - This form must be signed by the Principal (not the Deputy Principal or any other school representative) - submitted within the Application Portal
*Please note that only teachers who have been fully probated (completed induction) are eligible to apply for this course
Registry issue first round offers after the closing date has passed. Throughout the summer, Registry continue to make additional offers. It is the applicant's responsibility to monitor their email (checking junk/spam/promotions folder) and accept their place within the deadlines provided.
Fees
No fees or registration charges will apply to participants.
They will continue to receive their salary in the usual way during their participation.
Substitution will be provided by the DE to the schools in which they work, to cover their attendance at lectures and seminars during school hours.
EU Status Fee Part-time: DES Funded
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Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests. If these interests do not describe you, this course may prepare you for work you may not find satisfying.
Social
The Social person's interests focus on interacting with the people in their environment. In all cases, the Social person enjoys the personal contact with other people in preference to the impersonal dealings with things, data and ideas found in other groups.
Many will seek out positions where there is direct contact with the public in some advisory role, whether a receptionist or a counsellor. Social people are motivated by an interest in different types of people and like diversity in their work environments. Many are drawn towards careers in the caring professions and social welfare area, whilst others prefer teaching and other 'informing' roles.
Creative
Creative people are drawn to careers and activities that enable them to take responsibility for the design, layout or sensory impact of something (visual, auditory etc). They may be atrracted to the traditional artistic pursuits such as painting, sculpture, singing, or music. Or they may show more interest in design activities, such as architecture, animation, or craft areas, such as pottery and ceramics.
Creative people use their personal understanding of people and the world they live in to guide their work. Creative people like to work in unstructured workplaces, enjoy taking risks and prefer a minimum of routine.