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Please return this completed application form to: Post-primary Qualifications Assessment, The Teaching Council, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

1 A Concurrent qualification combines the study of one or more academic subjects with teacher education studies.

Form: PPQA-01

APPLICATION FOR THE ASSESSMENT OF QUALIFICATIONS LEADING TO REGISTRATION AS A TEACHER (POST-PRIMARY) Under Regulation Four of the Teaching Council [Registration] Regulations 2009

This form should only be used where an applicant is seeking assessment of qualifications that have not been recognised by the Teaching Council. The List of Recognised Qualifications is available on the website of the Teaching Council (www.teachingcouncil.ie) In order to complete this form correctly, applicants are advised to read the Guidance Notes on page 12. Please complete and sign the checklist on page 11 prior to submitting your application.

SECTION A – PERSONAL DETAILS

Surname:

Forename:

Gender: Male Female

Previous Name: (e.g. Maiden name or change of name by deed poll)

Please supply authenticated proof of change of name, e.g. certified copy# of State Marriage Certificate. In the case of change of name by deed poll, an authenticated copy of the deed should be submitted.

PPS Number: (Formerly RSI Number)

Teacher or Payroll Number:

Date of Birth: _ _ / _ _ / _ _ _ _ (Day/Month/Year)

Address for Correspondence: Important Note This must be a residential address. Notices served under section 62 of the Teaching Council Act, 2001 will be served to this address. (See notes section)

Nationality: (recorded for statistical purposes)

Country Code and Prefix

Number

Home Phone Number:

Daytime Phone Number:

Mobile Phone Number:

E-mail address:

Are you applying for registration under the terms of EU Directive 2005/36/EC? (Please see Section C and the Guidance Notes)

Yes No

Please indicate the qualifications you wish to have assessed in this application

Undergraduate Degree

Teacher Education/Concurrent1

Qualifications

Other Relevant Qualifications

http://www.teachingcouncil.ie/


SECTION B - QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT

The qualifications assessment process involves the examination of qualifications transcripts and other course related documentation to ensure that the content covered as part of the qualification satisfies the subject criteria for a Post-primary curricular subject. The curricular subject requirements are available at www.teachingcouncil.ie under the home-page link – ‘Qualifications for Post-primary. Applicants should endeavour to provide as much information as possible to facilitate this process.

Undergraduate Degree Qualifications

Title Of Qualification

Awarding Authority

College Attended

Year Awarded

Number of ECTS Credits (in the entire qualification) *See Guidance Notes

Duration Of Course

Type of Study (Full-time, Part-time, Distance Learning etc.)

Level Of Award (Results) (e.g. 2.1 Honours, Pass, GPA = 3.42)

Assessment of Academic Subjects

Applicants for registration must hold a suitable degree or equivalent award, which enables the holder to teach at least one of the post-primary subjects listed below.

Prior to nominating the subject(s) for which they are seeking assessment, applicants should refer to the document entitled “Curricular Subject Requirements/List of Degrees Recognised for Registration Purposes” to ensure that their qualification(s) meet all the requirements for that subject. This document can be downloaded from the Degree and Teacher Education Qualification Requirements (Post-Primary) page of the Teaching Council Website (www.teachingcouncil.ie).

Please select at least one subject from the list below:

Accounting Agricultural Economics Agricultural Science Applied Mathematics Art (including Crafts) Biology Business Chemistry CSPE (Civic Social and Political Education)

Classical Studies Information and Communications

Technology (ICT) Construction Studies

Economics Engineering English French Geography German Greek (Ancient Greek) Hebrew Studies History Home Economics (Scientific and

Social) Italian Japanese Arabic

Irish Latin Mathematics Music Physical Education2 Physics Physics and Chemistry Religious Education Russian Spanish Design and Communication

Graphics (formerly Technical

Drawing) Technology

Assessment of Teacher Education Qualifications

Applicants who have completed a programme of teacher education outside of Ireland must also apply for the assessment of that qualification. Please tick the box below if the assessment of teacher education qualification is sought within this application.

I am applying for the assessment of my teacher education qualification(s) Yes No

Applicants who are applying for the assessment of a teacher education qualification(s) must also submit certified copies of their undergraduate degree transcripts and degree parchment.

I have enclosed certified copies of undergraduate degree transcripts and degree parchment Yes No

Please note that the taking a particular subject methodology as part of a teacher education programme alone will not entitle the teacher to be registered as a teacher of that subject.

2 If applying for recognition for Physical Education, form PE1 must be completed. See Guidance Notes




SECTION B - QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT

Undergraduate Qualifications (Continued)

Applicants must provide as much relevant information as possible regarding qualifications with this application to facilitate the process of assessment. The following items must be submitted along with this application:

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION Please tick

when submitted

1. A certified copy of degree parchment# 2. A certified copy

# of official

statement of transcripts of results for each year from the relevant third-level institution which will provide full details of:

the titles of subjects/modules studied in each year of the course

the grades obtained

the number of ECTS/CATS credits in each module (if available)

3. A certified copy# of the Course Handbook relating to each year of the course studied which will provide:

full description of each module/subject studied throughout the qualification which should correspond with the modules listed on the transcripts of results for all years.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS Languages If you are applying for the assessment of any language, you must include a certified list of all texts and authors studied throughout the degree programme. Foreign Languages (Residency Requirement) If you are applying for the assessment of a language which is not your mother tongue, you must include evidence of residency of at least three months in a country where that language is the vernacular. Physical Education If you are applying for the assessment of your qualification for the purposes of Physical Education you must include a fully completed PE1 form which is available on www.teachingcouncil.ie . The PE1 form must be signed and stamped by the college or university.



SECTION B - QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT (Continued) Teacher Education/Concurrent3 Qualifications


Type of Qualification Teacher Education Qualification Concurrent Qualification3

Awarding Authority

College Attended

Year Awarded

ECTS Credits (in the entire qualification)

Duration Of Course



Subject(s) in which teaching methodologies were taken

The following information must be submitted for both teacher education qualifications and concurrent qualifications:

MANDATORY DOCUMENTATION Please tick when

submitted

A certified copy# of degree Parchment A certified copy# of qualification transcripts or Diploma Supplement for each year of study of your qualification.

A certified copy# of the course handbook from the relevant third-level institution which will provide:

A full description of the content of the various components of the education courses accompanied by a breakdown of the number of hours (divided between Lectures, Tutorials and Seminars) devoted to specific education components. The various components can be categorised as follows:

Philosophy of Education Educational Sociology Comparative Education

History of Education Curriculum Development Other Educational Components (please specify): ________________________

________________________

Educational Psychology Educational Administration

General Teaching Methods including Information and Communication Technologies

Subject(s) in which teaching methodologies were taken

The schools and age ranges to which the theoretical and practical teacher training elements of the course were orientated

The approximate number of hours supervised teaching practice in post-primary schools

The subjects taught whilst on teaching practice

Confirmation that the teaching practice was directly supervised by the third-level institution

In addition to the above, the following information must be submitted with respect to concurrent qualifications:

Full certified descriptions of all modules/subjects studied throughout the qualification, which must correspond with the transcript of results for each year.

Requirements for admission to the course and for award of the qualification in question.

Teacher Education Qualification - Requirement to have knowledge of the History and Structure of the Irish Education System The Teaching Council has determined that knowledge of the History and Structure of the Irish Education System is essential to the pursuit of the profession of post-primary school teacher. The History and Structure of the Irish Education System is an obligatory course for students of all teacher education courses acceptable to the Council, including the Postgraduate Diploma in Education (Previously the Higher Diploma in Education). Please refer to the guidance notes section regarding the completion of this shortfall.

3 A Concurrent qualification combines the study of one or more academic subjects with teacher education studies. # Please see note on page 13 regarding certified copies


SECTION B - QUALIFICATIONS ASSESSMENT (Continued) Other Relevant Qualifications


Type of Qualification

Awarding Authority

College Attended

Year Awarded

ECTS Credits

Duration Of Course



Please provide the following for this qualification:

Certified copy# of degree parchment (Please note that The Council will only accept certified copies of documents. Any original documents will be returned by standard post)

Certified copies# of transcripts for every year of study of each qualification from the relevant third-level institution

Certified copy# of the relevant sections (relating to your qualification) from the College Handbook/Catalogue giving a description of all modules/subjects studied throughout the duration of the course

Please indicate the reason that you are submitting this qualification for assessment:

SECTION C – APPLICATION UNDER EU DIRECTIVE 2005/36/EC See Guidance Notes

If you wish to make the application under the terms of this Directive, you must enclose a certified copy# of your current

certificate of qualified teacher status/registration in the relevant EU country and certification that a period of statutory induction has been completed.

Is this application being made under the terms of EU Directive 2005/36/EC on mutual recognition of Qualifications

Yes No

Name of Competent Authority which granted recognition under the terms of the above Directive (e.g. Teaching Council, State Department)

Is a certified copy# of the certificate of registration/QTS certificate from the above Competent Authority included with this application?

Yes No

Is a certified copy# of the certificate regarding the completion of induction enclosed?

Yes No

An application for registration cannot be processed under the EU Directive unless certified copies# of the above statements from the relevant competent

authority are enclosed with the application

# Please see note on page 13 regarding certified copies


SECTION D – EVIDENCE OF CHARACTER (GARDA VETTING/POLICE CLEARANCE)

All teachers applying for registration with The Teaching Council for the first time are required to undergo the Garda Vetting process. If you have previously undergone the Garda Vetting Process via the Teaching Council, the result date must not be greater than 12 months old. A teacher will not be entered on the Register until the vetting process is complete. Please contact the Teaching Council directly at 1890 224 224 or on (01) 6517900 to request a Garda Vetting Application Form. (For security reasons this form is not available to download)

An applicant, who has resided outside of Ireland and/or Northern Ireland for three years or more, in total, after the age of 18, is required to provide the following supporting documentation when submitting his/her Garda Vetting Application Form:

1. A certified copy of police clearance from the jurisdiction(s)/state(s) of previous residence referring to the time spent in that country.

2. A certified copy of an original signed character reference from his/her most recent employer on company headed paper. This reference can be in Ireland or overseas. (A teaching reference is not a requirement)

3. A certified copy of a certificate of good standing or letter of professional standing from the authorised body or Competent Authority of the country in which the applicant is currently registered e.g. QTS. This is only required if the applicant completed his/her teacher education qualification outside of Ireland and if the applicant is applying for registration in the Primary or Post-primary sectors. This requirement does not currently apply to applicants wishing to register as a teacher in the Further Education sector.

Certified Translations (see page 13) must be provided for any of the above documents not written in the English Language.

The Council reserves the right to seek a sworn declaration where a satisfactory police/criminal records disclosure is not available. Please note that this Declaration Form is issued by The Teaching Council.

(Please note that The Council will only accept certified copies of documents. Any original documents will be returned by standard post)

CHARACTER REFERENCE

Note: This section must be signed by a professional person in a position of scholastic/academic responsibility, specifically:

1. A School Principal or CEO of a VEC 2. The Head of Teaching Practice of the College or University where the applicant completed his/her Teacher Education

Programme. 3. A Registered Teacher (the Teacher must currently be registered with the Teaching Council)

4. A Tutor of the College or University where the applicant completed his/her Teacher Education Programme or Primary Degree.

The person signing the form should know the applicant for one academic year within the past five years. The signature should be witnessed by a third party, i.e. any person other than the applicant.

I hereby certify that, arising from my professional capacity, I have known

________Name of Applicant___________ from _____DATE___ to _____DATE___, and that I know of nothing in his/her character

that renders him/her unfit for the teaching profession.

Name of Professional Person (IN BLOCK CAPITALS):

Signature of Professional Person:

Date:

Occupation/Position of Professional Person:

Address of Professional Person:

Teaching Council Registration Number (if applicable):

Name of Witness (IN BLOCK CAPITALS):

Signature of Witness:

Date:

Address of Witness:

Please affix the official School/College stamp in this box:


SECTION E – PREVIOUS TEACHING SERVICE

Conditional registration is granted to teachers who have not met all the requirements for full registration. In order to satisfy the condition of Post Qualification Employment (PQE), applicants must provide evidence of 300 hours teaching employment in a recognised school that is verified and signed by the school principal. A minimum of two thirds (⅔) (200 hours) of the approved employment must be involved in the teaching of a curricular subject to a class of students (subject to a designated class on the School’s timetable. Up to one third (⅓) (100 hours) of the approved employment can be carried out in a learning support, special needs, language support or Guidance Counselling role. A maximum of a three year period is permitted within which a teacher must complete this requirement.

Important:

1. It is entirely a matter for the registered teacher to secure teaching positions that satisfy the requirements of this process.

2. Teaching employment as a substitute teacher is acceptable for the purposes of fulfilling this requirement.

3. Only employment as a qualified teacher (post-teaching qualification) will be taken into account on this form

4. Applicants must provide evidence of teaching employment that is verified and signed by the principal of the school in which the teaching employment took place. In cases where teaching employment (as a fully qualified teacher) is carried out in more than one school, the teacher must provide a separate form for each school. Teaching service in several schools can be aggregated together towards the 300 hours threshold by completing several forms – one form per school.

5. A minimum of two thirds (⅔) (200 hours) of the required employment must be involved in the teaching of a curricular subject to a designated class on the School’s timetable.

6. Up to one third (⅓) (100 hours) of the required employment can be involved in a learning support, Special Needs, Language Support or Guidance Counselling role.

7. A period of three years is permitted within which a teacher must complete this requirement. In exceptional circumstances, a teacher may apply to the Council for an extension of the three year time period.

8. This form may be completed in respect of state recognised second-level schools in any state where the service has been deemed satisfactory.

9. Please note that failure to fulfil the Post Qualification Employment (PQE) requirement within the specified timeframe will result in the lapsing of registration.

10. Teaching service carried out under the terms of Department of Education and Skills Circular 0046/2011 on the ‘JobBridge’ - National Internship Scheme, is recognised for the purposes of meeting the requirement of Post Qualification Employment (PQE).

The form is presented on page 8. Please complete Part A and Part C if previous teaching service has been completed in the Republic of Ireland. Please complete all parts if teaching service has been completed outside of the Republic of Ireland.


SECTION F – PREVIOUS TEACHING SERVICE (continued)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Please complete Part A and Part C if previous teaching service has been completed in the Republic of Ireland. Please complete all parts if teaching service has been completed outside of the Republic of Ireland.

PART A TEACHING EMPLOYMENT IN A POST PRIMARY SCHOOL To be completed by all applicants

TEACHER NAME:

ADDRESS:

REGISTRATION NUMBER: PPS NUMBER:

SCHOOL YEAR: SCHOOL ROLL NO.:

DURATION OF SERVICE Provide exact dates e.g. 1/9/2007 to 30/6/2008:

FORMAL SCHOOL NAME:

SCHOOL ADDRESS:

SUBJECT(S) TAUGHT SUBJECT/AREA_1 SUBJECT/AREA_2 SUBJECT/AREA_3 SUBJECT/AREA_4

Total Number of teaching hours for this subject in the period specified:

Classroom Setting (Mainstream/Learning Support/Resource etc.)

PART B TEACHING EMPLOYMENT IN SCHOOLS OUTSIDE OF IRELAND ONLY To be completed by the School Principal with respect to Part A above

During the period of service, did the teacher have reasonable opportunities to become acquainted with methods of teaching and discipline and did the teacher show evidence of an aptitude for teaching and the ability to manage a class

Yes No

Was the service given after the teacher was fully qualified or recognised by the State Authority

Yes No

Was the service part of the teacher education or probationary process which leads to the teacher becoming fully qualified / recognised

Yes No

Is the school subject to inspection by State Authority? Yes No

Is the school in receipt of funds (or eligible to receive funds) from State Authority Yes No

Is the above information verified by school records? Yes No

PART C CERTIFICATION – TO BE COMPLETED BY ALL APPLICANTS I certify that:

a. the particulars given above are correct and accurate in every respect; b. that the teacher named on this document provided satisfactory service for the duration recorded on this

form

Name of School Principal: Registration Number:

Signature of School Principal:

Date:

School Name:

School Stamp:

PLEASE AFFIX THE OFFICIAL SCHOOL STAMP IN THIS BOX

Signature of Teacher: Date:


SECTION G – AUTHORISATION FOR THE TRANSFER OF QUALIFICATIONS/REGISTRATION DETAILS

1. AUTHORISATION FOR TRANSFER OF DETAILS FROM EMPLOYER TO TEACHING COUNCIL In some cases, in order to complete the registration process, the Teaching Council may be required to seek further information regarding an applicant’s qualifications, or in relation to the qualification allowances that an applicant has been granted by his/her employer.

I, INSERT YOUR NAME HERE , hereby authorise the Department of Education and Science or VEC to transfer to the Teaching Council, details relating to the status of my qualifications, probationary period or the qualification allowances that I have attained.

Yes No

2. AUTHORISATION FOR TRANSFER OF QUALIFICATION DETAILS TO PAYMASTER In order to expedite the process of having a teacher paid at the correct rate of pay, an applicant can authorise the Teaching Council to provide details of his/her qualifications to the relevant paymaster. Please complete the section below.

I, INSERT YOUR NAME HERE , hereby authorise the Teaching Council to provide details relating to my qualifications to my paymaster (i.e. The Department of Education and Science or VEC).

Yes No

SECTION H - DECLARATION

The following questions should be answered by entering a tick () in the appropriate box. In any case where the response to a question is YES, full details should be given on a separate sheet and referenced to the appropriate question.

1. Have you been convicted of any criminal offence in the State or elsewhere? Yes No 2. Have you been the subject of any adverse outcome or finding or sanction following an

inquiry or disciplinary procedure by any other professional or regulatory body in the State or elsewhere? (including the equivalent of the Teaching Council in any other jurisdiction)

Yes No

3. Are you currently the subject of any pending proceedings of the kind described in 1 or 2 above?

Yes No

4. Is there any other information that the Council should know about which may have a bearing upon your suitability to register?

Yes No

(Note as a registered teacher you will be responsible for upholding and promoting the standards of the profession as set in the Codes of Conduct and Practice for Registered Teachers. Relevant information would include any involvement in activities which could bring the reputation of the profession into disrepute.)

I declare that:

(i) the information provided by me in all sections of this application is true and accurate,

(ii) I understand that the Teaching Council may, after giving me an opportunity of being heard, refuse to register me on the grounds that, in the opinion of the Teaching Council, my character renders me unfit to be employed as a teacher and

(iii) I understand that the Teaching Council reserves the right, at any time, to require an applicant for registration as a teacher to submit such further evidence of fitness to teach as the Teaching Council may determine is appropriate for the purpose of admission to the Register.

Signature of Applicant: Date:

Signature of Witness: Date:

Occupation/Position of Witness:

Address of Witness:


SECTION I – CALCULATION OF FEES

The following fees apply:

Fee Schedule Fee Amount Submitted

Qualification assessment (Non refundable) €200

Subject 1*

Extra optional subjects (Non refundable) €100 per subject

Optional Subject 1*

Optional Subject 2*

Registration fee €90 *The registration fee is refundable if registration is not granted.

Total Amount Submitted:

Method of Payment: (Please make payable to The Teaching Council)

Cheque Bank Draft Postal Order

* The fee for the assessment of a teacher education qualification is the same as an academic subject. If a teacher education qualification is

being assessed as part of this application, please include it as a subject above.

SECTION I - STATEMENT IN SUPPORT OF YOUR APPLICATION If you wish to provide any additional information which you consider would be of benefit to your application, please do so here. ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________________________ Signature: Date: ____________________________ NOTE: It will not be possible to assess an application to the Teaching Council for consideration until all the necessary documentation is received. Applicants will appreciate that if the documentation supplied is not presented in a clear and comprehensive manner, or if there is insufficient information, processing of their application WILL be delayed. The documentation furnished will be retained.


SECTION J - APPLICANT CHECKLIST

Please complete and sign this checklist prior to submitting this application form. If the application form is not complete it will be returned to the applicant.

1. I have read the “Curricular Subject Requirements/List of Degrees Recognised for Registration Purposes” and believe that I meet the requirements for the subject(s) that I intend to teach

Yes No

2. I have signed and dated the Declaration Section and it is also countersigned by a witness

Yes No

3. I have submitted a completed Garda Vetting form to the Teaching Council. Yes No

4.

For each qualification that I am seeking assessment I have submitted: (Mandatory Documentation):

A certified copy# of the qualification parchment

Yes No

A certified copy# of the transcript of results for each year of the qualification

showing grades/results Yes No

A certified copy# of the Course Handbook or Course Outline

providing a description of each module studied Yes No

Certified translations of any documents above not written in the English

Language Yes No

5. I have completed this entire application form and have entered N/A in each section that does not apply to me.

Yes No

6. I have submitted a certified copy# of my Birth Certificate or Passport Yes No

7. If applying under the EU directive, I have enclosed a certified copy# of a statement of QTS or letter from the recognised body citing the EU Directive 2005/36/EC

Yes No

8. If applying for assessment of a language, I have enclosed proof of residency in a country where that language is spoken as the vernacular

Yes No

9. If applying for the assessment of a qualification in Physical Education, I have enclosed a completed PE-1 form. (available for download on www.teachingcouncil.ie)

Yes No

10. I have calculated the fees required and enclose the correct amount on a cheque or bank draft payable to the Teaching Council

Yes No

11.

I understand that after a period of 12 months from the date the application is received, that if items of documentation or other items are still outstanding that this application will be declared invalid and the Council will return the entire application and supporting documentation to the applicant (including any fees provided and assuming that no assessment has taken place).

Yes No

Signature: ___________________________________________

Date: __________

Please return this completed application form to: Post-primary Qualifications Assessment,

The Teaching Council, Block A, Maynooth Business Campus, Maynooth, Co. Kildare

# Please see note on page 13 regarding certified copies


Guidance Notes Applications for registration are assessed under the terms of the Teaching Council [Registration] Regulations 2009. Regulation 4 relates to the requirements for applicants seeking to register as a teacher in the Post-primary sector. Regulation 3 (4): Montessori and Other Categories, also details requirements for teaching pupils/students with special education needs in Post-primary schools. A copy of these regulations can be viewed at www.teachingcouncil.ie Application Process In order to be eligible for registration (post-primary) applicants must meet requirements in terms of qualifications, Garda/Police vetting, fitness to teach and payment of the appropriate fee as set out in this application form. Garda Vetting is carried out by the Garda authorities, independent of the Teaching Council, and can take up to eight weeks to complete. Allowing for busy peak periods at the start of school term and assuming all other documentation requested is to hand, the overall process should be completed in 12-16 weeks. Council staff will advise applicants if further documentation is required and applicants are requested not to seek updates on the progress of applications. Have your qualifications been recognised in the past? If your qualifications have previously been assessed for registration purposes by either the Department of Education or Science (Registration Council) or the Teaching Council, you should complete application form PPR01 quoting your Recognition reference number. Assessment for Registration Purposes Only This application form should only be completed if you are applying for registration for the first time. If you are already registered with the Teaching Council, you should note that the Council has no legal remit to assess the qualifications of registered teachers. As a registered teacher, it is a matter for school managements to determine suitability and allocate teaching posts. Am I eligible to apply? In order to be eligible to register as a teacher (post-primary) you must hold

A degree obtained following a course of at least three years full time study (or its equivalent) carrying at least 180 ECTS (European Credit Transfer System) credits. The degree must comply with the minimum requirements as published by the Teaching Council so as to enable the holder teach at least one of the approved subjects at the highest standard within the curriculum as approved by the Department of Education and Science. These subjects are listed on page 2 of this application form. The specific criteria for each curricular subject is set out in the document “General and Special Requirement for teachers of recognised subjects in Mainstream Post Primary Education” which can be viewed on the Teaching Council website www.teachingcouncil.ie

and

A qualification in Post-primary teacher education (First to Sixth Year /12-18 Years) obtained after satisfactory completion of a course in the theory and practice of education which shall include the following three major areas: Studies in the Foundation of Education, Professional Studies and a Practical Teaching Programme, including at least 100 hours of personal experience of directly teaching at least one approved subject. The Council may require a specific subject methodology in the Post-primary teacher education qualifications in the case of applicants seeking registration on the basis of qualifications in certain curricular subjects i.e. Art, C.S.P.E., Music, Religious Education, Physical Education, Engineering (Metalwork to Junior Certificate), Technology (Technical Graphics to Junior Certificate), Construction Studies and Home Economics.

Note: It is not currently a requirement to hold a teacher education qualification to be eligible for registration to teach in a Vocational Education (VEC) sector school. However there are a number of subjects where a teaching methodology is required i.e. Art, C.S.P.E., Music, Religious Education, Physical Education, Engineering (Metalwork to Junior Certificate), Technology (Technical Graphics to Junior Certificate), Construction Studies and Home Economics. Required Documentation In terms of assessment of qualifications this application form outlines specific documentation which must be provided. This is required to enable the Council’s independent assessors make an informed recommendation as to your eligibility for registration. Failure to submit all documentation requested will result in delays processing your application. Any original documentation submitted will be returned by standard post. Witness A witness is determined to be any person over the age of 18 years that knows the applicant. The witness should countersign the application form on the same date as the applicant.




Correspondence Address The address that you provide will be used for correspondence purposes and must not be a school address. It should be the address at which you normally reside. The Council may be required from time to time to serve notices to a teacher in accordance with section 62 of the Teaching Council Act. Such notices will inform a teacher about important and significant changes to his/her registration. The Council will assume that the address provided is the address to which such notices will be served.

Certified Copy Policy The Teaching Council will only accept certified copies of documents supporting an application. Where certified copies are provided, the certification consists of an endorsement (signature, stamp and date) on the actual copy which states that an appropriate person has sighted the original document and believes the copy to be a true copy of that document. The following criteria have been set for certified copies of identification and qualifications documents.

1. A document proving identity (Birth Certificate or Current Passport) must be certified by a member of An Garda Síochána (Police) or a Solicitor/Commissioner for Oaths and must have an original clearly legible stamp affixed on the copy.

2. A copy of a transcript, parchment, diploma supplement, course handbook or course related documentation must be certified by a member of An Garda Síochána, a Solicitor/Commissioner for Oaths, or by the Registrar’s/Registry Office of the college or University where the qualification in question was awarded.

3. A transcript or statement of results that has been printed from an internet student portal must be stamped by the Registrar’s/Registry Office of the college or University where the qualification in question was awarded.

Please note that The Council will only accept certified copies of documents. Any original documents will be returned by standard post. Translation of Documentation Applications for registration can only be accepted in English or Irish. If your documentation is in languages other than these you must provide certified translations by an accredited translator along with the original documents. If you wish you may translate the documents, provided they are certified by an accredited translator or a person fluent in both languages e.g. a university lecturer or embassy/consular official, where the language is spoken. Applications from Outside Ireland - Additional Requirements The Teaching Council welcomes applications for registration from overseas and all applications are assessed on an individual basis. The following should be noted in relation to these applications;

1. History and Structure of the Irish Education System In terms of the teacher education registration requirement, applicants from overseas are required to demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of the History and Structure of the Irish Education System. Studies in this area are undertaken by all teacher education students attending recognised Irish colleges of education. This shortfall can be addressed by means of an Aptitude Test held twice yearly by the Teaching Council. Details of same can be accessed on the Teaching Council website www.teachingcouncil.ie

2. Garda Vetting An applicant who has resided outside of Ireland, including Northern Ireland, for three years or more

after 18 years of age must provide additional supporting documentation. This is detailed in Section D on page 6 of this form.

European Union Applicants Applicants applying under the EU Directive 2005/36/EC replacing EU Directive 89/49 must provide a certified copy certificate of qualified teacher status in another EU country. This certificate must specifically state that it is granted under the terms of EU Directive 2005/36/EC. The Directive entitles teachers fully recognised in their home state to avail of qualified teacher status in the host country (Ireland) and entitles them to apply for Conditional Registration. This assumes applicants have met requirements in terms of Evidence of Character (Garda/Police vetting), fitness to teach and payment of the appropriate fee. The conditionality attached to their registration will be determined by an assessment of their qualifications to determine if they are comparable with the domestic registration requirement. If substantial differences are found, the EU Directive allows a maximum period of three years during which applicants are required to address identified shortfalls (Compensatory Measures). Failure to address shortfalls within the specified period will result in teachers registration lapsing. The Directive further provides that applicants must be given the option of satisfying shortfalls by means of an Aptitude Test or



Adaptation Period. Further details regarding these options are provided when a decision is issued with regard to relevant applications. Any applicant who is seeking recognition under the terms of the Directive must submit, with the application, a statement outlining their recognition as a secondary school teacher. This statement must be issued by the competent authority (normally the Department of Education or equivalent to the Teaching Council or College of Teachers), in the Member State in which the recognition was granted. It should include the following information:- - that recognition is granted by the said authority as a post-primary school teacher under the terms of the Directive. - the type of recognition held (provisional, full, etc.) - the pupil age range for such recognition. - the types of schools in which the applicant is certified to teach - the specific subjects for which recognition has been granted. Fees Registration -The initial Registration application fee is €90, which covers an initial twelve month period. There is no additional fee for Garda Vetting. Assessment of Qualifications - If you hold qualifications awarded outside of Ireland or qualifications not holding general recognition from the Teaching Council the following fees are applied

Degree (including one curricular subject) or Teacher Education/Concurrent qualification - €200 Each additional curricular subject - €100

Registration Review and Appeals Processes The Review of Decision process is the internal review mechanism that the Teaching Council offers to applicants when registration has been refused or when registration conditions have been imposed by the Post-primary Applications Panel or the Evidence of Character Panel. When an applicant is informed that his/her academic qualifications and/or evidence of character for teaching do not meet the requirements for registration as a teacher, he or she is informed of this decision and is offered the option of requesting a Review of Decision by the Council’s Registration Committee Review Group and also of the right of appeal to the High Court. The applicant will also be given the opportunity to include any additional evidence of qualifications and provide a written submission. In cases where registration is being refused on the grounds of evidence of character, the applicant can also request an oral hearing. A statement from the Post-primary Applications Panel, and/or the Evidence of Character Panel and/or from the Registration Officer indicating the grounds on which the application has been refused will be provided to the applicant. Appeal to the High Court In accordance with section 31(8) of the Teaching Council Act, 2001 where the Council makes a decision to refuse to register a person or to register the person subject to conditions, that person may apply to the High Court for annulment of the decision concerned within 21 days of the date of service of a notice of the Council’s decision. Confidentiality All applications and documentation submitted will be treated with the utmost confidentiality. Data Protection Information relating to an application cannot be discussed with any third party, unless written permission has previously been submitted by the applicant.

Employment /Payment of Teachers The Teaching Council has no remit in the employment of teachers, deployment within schools or in determining pay and conditions of teachers. These are matters appropriate to the relevant school managements, the Department of Education and Science or county Vocational Education Committee (VEC), and Teaching Council staff are not in a position to discuss or advise on such matters.

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