Application should include:
Standard Application Form for Teaching Post (as this is an Educate Together school, please ignore the section on qualifications to teach religion, candidate’s religion, etc.)
Written references
Referees (name, role, contact number),

Application to be sent to:
The Chairperson
Leterkenny Educate Together N.S.
Ballyraine Halls
Letterkenny
Co Donegal

Applications must be received no later than 21st^th September 2010

A panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a four month period from the date of this advertisement.

This is a developing school post based on a projected enrolment of 151. The post will receive final sanction on 30th September 2010 given that enrolment has met or exceeded this figure.

Application documents will only be returned on supply of a stamped addressed envelope of appropriate size and correct postage

Roll Number: 20326S

Number of Teachers: 8

Patron: Educate Together

Nature of Position: Part-time learning support teacher

Status of Position: Fixed-term, part-time

1 temporary part-time (12 hours) learning support/ resource position. Hours are subject to increase or decrease dependant on pupil needs and numbers. Applicants must be fully recognized primary school teachers.

Commencing on: 27th September 2010

Application (by post only) should include:

• 3 copies, Standard Application Form for Teaching Post (as this is an Educate Together school, please ignore the section on qualifications to teach religion, candidate’s religion, etc.)
• Teaching Council Registration (copy of registration certificate required.
• 3 copies, letter of application

Application to be sent to:

‘Application’

The Chairperson

Kilcolgan Educate Together NS

Kilcolgan

Co. Galway

Applications must be received no later than 16th September 2010

A panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a four month period from the date of this advertisement.

Roll Number: 20347D

Number of Teachers: 3

Patron: Educate Together

Nature of Position: Part-time learning support / resource teacher

Status of Position: Temporary Fixed Term

Commencing on: 29th September 2010

Application should include:

• Standard Application Form for Teaching Post (as this is an Educate Together school, please ignore the section on qualifications to teach religion, candidate’s religion, etc.)
• Teaching Council Registration
• Letter of application
• Written references

Application to be sent to

The Manager

Portlaoise Educate Together N.S.

Railway Street

Portlaoise

Co. Laois

Applications must be received no later than 21st September 2010

A panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a four month period from the date of this advertisement.

Application should include:
Standard Application Form for Teaching Post (as this is an Educate Together school, please ignore the section on qualifications to teach religion, candidate’s religion, etc.)
Teaching Council Registration
Letter of application

Application to be sent to:
The Chairperson
Kilcolgan Educate Together N.S.
Kilcolgan
Galway

Applications must be received no later than 16^th September 2010

A panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a four month period from the date of this advertisement.

2 permanent teaching positions. Applicants may be deployed to class teaching or Learning Support / Resource teaching .

Applications should include:
• 3 Letters of application
• 3 Standard Application Forms for Teaching Posts
• A copy of teaching council registration certificate
• Self addressed envelope

Applications to be sent by post only clearly marked ‘Application’ to
The Chairperson, Kilcolgan Educate Together N.S., Kilcolgan, Co. Galway.
Applications must be received by Thursday 16th September 2010.
A panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a four month period from the date of this advertisement.

Nature of Position: Special Needs Assistant
Status of Position: Temporary (Fixed-term Contract)
Commencing on: 27^th September 2010

Application should include:
Letter of application
CV (unbound/slide binder)
Written references
Referees (name, role, contact number),

Application to be sent to:
FAO Joy Campbell
Carrigaline Educate Together N.S.
Rosemount
Herons Wood
Carrigaline
Co Cork

Applications must be received no later than 17^th September 2010

A panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a four month period from the date of this advertisement.

This position consists of infant-day hours. If applying for both positions advertised on the website, please submit one application only. Please state clearly the position(s) being applied for. A list of suitable applicants may be set up from which future vacancies may be filled (valid for the duration of the school year)

Nature of Position: Special Needs Assistant
Status of Position: Part time
Commencing on: 27^th September 2010

Application should include:
Letter of application
CV (unbound/slide binder)
Written references
Referees (name, role, contact number),

Application to be sent to:
FAO Joy Campbell
Carrigaline Educate Together N.S.
Rosemount
Herons Wood
Carrigaline
Co Cork

Applications must be received no later than 17^th September 2010

A panel of suitable applicants may be set up to fill vacancies which may occur within a four month period from the date of this advertisement.

This post consists of one part-time 16-hour position. If applying for both positions advertised on this website, please submit one application only, stating the position(s) being applied for. A list of suitable applicants may be set up from which future vacancies may be filled (valid for the duration of the school-year)

Pupils release their balloons to celebrate the official opening of Holywell ETNS

TDs Michael Kennedy and Trevor Sargent join Educate Together CEO Paul Rowe to plant the first tree at Holywell ETNS

Educate Together’s Regional Development Officer, Gerry McKevitt said, ‘Today is a proud and exciting day for the entire community of Holywell. I would like to thank local residents and parents for the huge amount of hard work, dedication and support they have put in over the years.’

Holywell ETNS Principal Maria Boyne

Commenting on the school opening, Holywell Educate Together’s Principal Maria Boyne said ‘On behalf of all the staff I would like to welcome all new parents, children and families to the school. I look forward to getting to know each family in the school and hope we can build a happy and dynamic learning environment.’

Parent Christian Welters

Christian Welters, whose son Nathan and daughter Skyla will be starting Senior and Junior Infants respectively said ‘”For the past year I have been actively involved in campaigning for an Educate Together school to open here. My wife and I are from Germany and we feel that Educate Together  is similar to the German school system, being co-educational and multi-cultural. Previous to starting school here we travelled daily with Nathan to the Educate Together school in Thornleigh so we when we heard about the proposed new school here in Holywell we wanted to help out anyway we could.”

Holywell parent Emma with her 11-month old, Andrew

Emma, whose son Karol started Junior Infants said “Our main reason from choosing Holywell was due to its proximity to our home. However, Educate Together has a great name in the community. Karol hates wearing uniform and likes to be his own person so I’m sure he’ll love his Educate together experience.”

The new school in Holywell is the 58th Educate Together primary school to open and the third in Swords. Educate Together schools are multi-denominational and place a strong emphasis on learning through equality of esteem.

Principal Gerry Breslin and teacher Michael Walsh welcome their new pupils

The exterior of the new building on Railway Street

Educate Together’s Regional Development Officer, Amy Mulvihill said, ‘Today is a proud and exciting day for the entire Portlaoise community. A new Educate Together School has been established in response to strong demand from local parents over a number of years. I would like to thank them all for the huge amount of hard work and dedication they each put into this project and congratulate them on their plan finally coming to fruition.’

Portlaoise ETNS Principal Gerry Breslin, who also teaches Junior and Senior Infants

Commenting on the school opening, Portlaoise Educate Together’s Principal Gerry Breslin said ‘I would like to take this opportunity to welcome all our new pupils to the school. All the teachers and staff are looking forward to getting to know our classes and start learning!’

Parent Naomi Keye

Naomi Keye, whose son Joshua started Junior Infants said ‘We moved here from Dublin three years ago and something we were always concerned about was the right school for Josh.  Community support has been fantastic. We chose Educate Together because our family is Jewish so we were keen to place Josh in a school where he wouldn’t feel segregated  for any reason.”

Parents Caroline and Ray

Caroline and Ray from Stradbally, whose son Oisin started Junior Infants said “The school is great. We love the building, it’s perfect for kids. We chose Educate Together as all the other schools in the area are Catholic are we are not. We also liked the multicultural environment Educate Together provides.”


The new school in Portlaoise is the 57^th Educate Together primary school to open and the first in the area. Educate Together schools are multi-denominational and place a strong emphasis on learning through equality of esteem.

Educate Together’s CEO Paul Rowe said, ‘Today is a proud and exciting day for the communities of Portlaoise and Holywell. The new Educate Together Schools have been established in response to strong demand from local parents over a number of years. I would like to thank them all for the huge amount of hard work and dedication they each put into this project and congratulate them on their plan finally coming to fruition.’

Naomi Keye, whose son Joshua will be starting Junior Infants on Monday said ‘”Since moving to Portlaoise 3 years ago I have been campaigning for an Educate Together school to open here and I’m really looking forward to bringing my son Joshua in for his first day at school on Monday.”

The new school in Portlaoise is the 58^th Educate Together primary school to open and the first in the area. Educate Together schools are multi-denominational and place a strong emphasis on learning through equality of esteem.