How do I apply for registration?
What are processing timelines?
Application processing timeframes are outlined here.
What Irish initial teacher education programmes meet the requirements for registration?
Please find a link here to all Teaching Council accredited primary, post-primary and further education teacher education programmes.
Who can sign the Fit and Proper Person Character Reference Form?
The Fit and Proper Character Reference Form must be signed by a person in a position of academic responsibility, who has known you in a professional capacity for at least one academic year in the last five years.
For example:
- A registered teacher (the teacher must be currently registered with the Teaching Council in Ireland). They must include their Teaching Council registration number.
- The Head of School Placement of the college or university where you completed your Teacher Education Programme – they must include the college/university stamp on the form.
- A School Principal or Director of an ETB – they must include a school/ETB stamp on the form.
- A tutor of the college or university where you completed your Teacher Education Programme or Primary degree – they must include the college/university stamp on the form.
If none of the above applies to you, please email info@teachingcouncil.ie for advice on who you may get to sign the form for you.