Resources Teacher

Avista is a person-centred, rights-based organisation that is dedicated to improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities. We provide a wide range of services including Day, Residential, and Respite supports to both children and adults in various locations across Dublin, Limerick, and North Tipperary.

Avista is looking for candidates who are committed to supporting people with Intellectual Disabilities and their families in a person-centred, community-based, socially inclusive manner in accordance with our core values and ethos and underpinned by quality, best practice, and research.

DEC is a school- age service providing comprehensive health and education programmes for children and young people aged 5-18 years with complex needs. The successful candidate will work as part of a team delivering a service based on each Child’s/young person’s individual needs.

JOB ADVERTISEMENT

APPLICATIONS ARE INVITED FOR THE FOLLOWING POSITION:

Resources Teacher

DEVELOPMENT EDUCATION CENTRE (D.E.C)

St. Vincents Centre Naval Road, Dublin.

FIXED-TERM PART-TIME CONTRACT (32 hours per week)

*Salary subject to Relevant Public Sector Experience

REF: 103365

Essential:

· Hold a teaching degree recognised by the Department of Education and Skills.

· Be registered on the Teaching Council.

· Have previous experience of working with children with complex needs is desirable.

· Be a highly motivated individual with the ability to work on their own initiative.

· Have the ability to work effectively with families and the wider MDT.

· Be innovate, enthusiastic, and creative.

· Proficiency in the English language.

Applicants should possess Level 1 behavioural competencies of Avista competency framework.

Why work with us?

• Excellent Career Progression Opportunities.
• Comprehensive Pension Scheme
• Supportive and innovative working environment.
• Generous annual leave entitlement
• Paid Maternity Leave & Sick Pay scheme
• Bike to work Scheme
• Tax Saver Travel Scheme
• Access to Professional Supervision

Please submit a Cover letter and CV as application via our website careers section at:

https://www.rezoomo.com/company/avista/

Informal enquiries to Amy Byrne, Clinical Nurse Manager 2, Email: amy.byrne@avistaclg.ie and

Liam Callaghan, Children’s Services Manager, Email: Liam.Callaghan@avistaclg.ie

Closing date for receipt of applications: 18th September 2026.

Interviews date: 1st October 2026.

Avista reserves the right to close the competition early should a sufficient number of applications be received.

A panel may be formed from which current and future Full-Time, Part-Time, Permanent or Temporary vacancies across Avista may be filled.

Avista is a public body and subject to Freedom of Information and Data Protection Requests.

Avista is an equal opportunities employer.

Direct applications only.