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Teaching in Ireland

Teaching in Ireland has information for anyone thinking of becoming a teacher or returning to work as a teacher in Ireland.

This area contains information of interest to newly qualified teachers.

Teacher Education - Primary

Teacher Education - Post Primary

Irish Language Requirement: Primary

Foreign Qualified Primary Teachers - Salary Set Up

Probation: Primary Teachers

National Induction Programme for Teachers (NIPT)

The Teaching Council

Requirement to Register with The Teaching Council

Teacher Education Section - A Short Guide

 Irish Qualified Primary Teachers - Salary Set Up

 Post Primary Teacher Education Programmes

Initial Teacher Education Policy Statement – Consultative Forum

Summary of issues raised in submissions to the Department

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