Registration
If you are a teacher it’s a legal requirement to register with the Teaching Council in order to receive a salary paid by the State. This ensures all teachers are qualified, capable and ethical professionals.
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Vetting
All teachers are legally required to be vetted by the National Vetting Bureau. It is the role of the Teaching Council to administer vetting for teachers in Ireland.
Fitness to Teach
The Teaching Council is responsible for promoting high professional standards in teaching, for the benefit of pupils and students, and the profession.
Becoming a teacher
There are many pathways to becoming a teacher, whether you choose to do an undergraduate or post-graduate programme of Initial Teacher Education.
Professional Learning
Your comprehensive hub for all things related to teaching and education. You will find a wealth of valuable resources to support your journey as an educator, including insightful research in schools, an extensive collection of resources to explore and an online library for registered teachers.
About us
The Teaching Council is the regulator of the teaching profession in Ireland. Our role is to protect the public by promoting and regulating professional standards in teaching.
Policies and procedures
Initial Teacher Education
Protected Disclosures Annual Report 2024
Protected Disclosures Act 2014, as amended. Publish Date: 02 April 2025
Fitness to teach policies and procedures
Relevant Legislation