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If you have qualified outside of the Republic of Ireland and are registered as a post-primary teacher, you are required to gain…
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The Teaching Council works in the public interest, it is responsible for promoting high professional standards in the teaching profession, for the…
Information for Witnesses at hearings before a Disciplinary Committee Panel
This section tells you what to expect if you are called as a witness by the Director of the Teaching Council, to…
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Code of Professional Conduct (Updated 2nd edition 2016)
The Teaching Council published the second edition of the Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers on 20 June 2012. The Code sets…
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Professional Learning
The comprehensive hub for all things related to teachers’ professional learning. You will find a wealth of valuable resources to support your…
Research
Promoting a culture of shared learning in which research and leading practice is encouraged and applied within the classroom setting is an…
Droichead: The Integrated Professional Induction Framework
Research Bursary Scheme (RBS)
The scheme offers support to teachers wishing to carry out new research. The research must support shared learning and enhanced practice in…
Droichead (Induction)
Droichead is an integrated professional induction framework for newly qualified teachers (NQTs). The main objective of the Droichead process is to support…
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Climate Action Roadmap 2024-2026
Date: May 2024 The Public Sector Climate Action Mandate 2023 was approved by Government in May 2023. The Mandate required public sector…
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Droichead Temporary Measure – additional pathways for primary NQTs to complete Droichead
The Teaching Council has introduced a timebound measure to enable primary newly qualified teachers (NQTs) employed on Supply Panels or in Principal…
[Update] Droichead Temporary Measure – additional pathways for primary NQTs to complete Droichead
The Teaching Council has extended a timebound measure to enable primary newly qualified teachers (NQTs) employed on Supply Panels or in Principal…
The Teaching Council publishes its annual report 2022/2023
The Teaching Council has today launched its Annual Report for the 2022/2023 year. The report details the Council’s progress between 28 March…
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Find your answers below to frequently asked questions covering all aspects of applying for registration, vetting and post-registration information. If you cannot…
Privacy Policy
The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) came into effect on 25 May 2018. The GDPR is legislation which the European Union has…
Registration
The Teaching Council maintains the Register of teachers. We do this by setting standards and assessing applications for entry onto the Register.…
Qualified outside of the Republic of Ireland
If you are a teacher who has qualified outside of the Republic of Ireland, please choose the option below which applies to…