Pro Rata Teacher Appointments 2026-2027

Pro Rata Teacher Appointments 2026-2027

City of Dublin Education and Training Board (ETB) is inviting applications for Pro Rata Teaching Positions that may arise for the 2026-2027 academic year, across Post Primary and Further Education settings.

This is your opportunity to be part of a dynamic, student-focused team that is committed to inclusive and innovative education throughout the city.

Whether you’re a newly qualified teacher or an experienced educator seeking a rewarding challenge, we want to hear from you!

Why work with City of Dublin ETB?

• Teaching opportunities across a range of subjects and levels

• Diverse and inclusive learning environments

• Supportive, collaborative professional culture

• Continuous profession development and career growth

• Be part of a team making a real impact on learners’ lives

A person appointed as a Pro Rata Teacher (PRT) will be offered a contract for a set number of hours each week over the full school year. The contract will commence no later than 1st November 2026 and will run until 31st August 2027. All vacancies are subject to the Director of Redeployment agreeing to the posts being filled, following the completion of the Redeployment Scheme. All appointments are subject to assessment, confirmation and approval of academic qualifications for the jobs as advertised, confirmation of Teaching Council registration, confirmation of medical fitness to work and final sign off by the Chief Executive City of Dublin ETB.

A number of the posts advertised are Specific Purpose, this means that they are there to provide cover for a teacher on officially approved leave e.g. career-break, job-share, secondment or to cover a teacher who has been internally reassigned within City of Dublin ETB.

Before applying for a PRT position applicants are advised to read both this Information Guide and the Department of Education and Skills Circular Letter 0052/2013. This Circular can be accessed on the Department’s website: gov.ie - Circulars (www.gov.ie). Applications are invited for the following positions which may arise in City of Dublin ETBs Schools/Colleges/Centres for the 2026-2027 academic session.

City of Dublin ETB reserves the right to change or withdraw any of the post below without prior notification. Whilst the initial vacancy may be in one centre, City of Dublin ETB reserves the right to transfer teaching staff within the City of Dublin ETB scheme as a whole according to the requirements of the scheme.

All hours indicated are subject to satisfactory enrolments and may vary due to timetabling requirements. Please note that all successful applicants must take up duty in the position before 1st November 2026.

Proposed Timeframe: Shortlisting will commence: 2 nd June 2026. Interviewing will begin: 3 rd June 2026. *All dates are subject to change and are for guidance only

Salary: As per salary scales laid down by the Department of Education (salary pro-rata commensurate with number of contract hours).

In certain circumstances an applicant may be eligible to enter on the salary scale at a point above the minimum.

Successful candidates will initially be paid at the unqualified rate until such time as their qualifications have been assessed by a City of Dublin ETB Director. In order to receive the fully qualified rate Teaching Council registered subject(s) must match the post title appointed to and the registered route (i.e. second level / further education) match the centre appointed to. When this process is complete teachers will be placed on the correct point of the scale and any arrears due paid accordingly.

Payment will be made monthly via EFT.

Declaration: Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement, including schemes not specifically mentioned above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment. 

Referees: Candidates must supply details of two referees on their application form, please note that these referees should have knowledge of you and your work to whom professional reference can be made. One of which should be your current or most recent employer. Referees may be contacted pre or post interview directly by City of Dublin ETB at its convenience and without further notice to candidates. 

Notes:

• Applicants must create a profile in order to apply for positions via our online system, which can be done through the link application link.

• Creating a profile is NOT applying for a position.

• After a profile is created only then can positions be applied for. The system will generate an email advising that a position has been applied for, and will provide the reference number, if you do not receive this confirmation you have not applied for the position.

• Candidates with queries should contact applications@cdetb.ie for assistance quoting the reference number, however candidates with technical queries should use the help function available at the login area in the first instance.

• Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all applications are received on time. Any technical difficulties encountered by the sender when forwarding applications are not the responsibility of City of Dublin ETB. Therefore, candidates are strongly advised to submit applications well before the 12 Noon deadline on the specified closing date.

• Your application will be assessed on the information you submit. Please ensure all sections are completed fully and accurately, giving clear evidence of qualifications, skills and experience. Incomplete applications may not be considered.

• All enquiries regarding your application should be made to applications@cdetb.ie. You must use the post reference in the subject line of the email.

• Providing incorrect information or deliberately concealing any relevant facts may result in disqualification from the selection process or, where discovery is made after appointment, in summary dismissal.

• Selection will be by the way of a competitive interview which will focus on the key skills and duties of the role and the competencies associated with roles at this level.

• Any travel or other expenses incurred by candidates whilst undertaking or attending any elements of the selection process will not be refunded by City of Dublin ETB.

Latest date for receipt of completed online applications: 12 noon Tuesday 2nd June 2026 Late applications will not be accepted.

Shortlisting of candidates may take place. Canvassing will disqualify.

City of Dublin ETB is an equal opportunities employer

Please see Information Guide for further details.