Job reference: 000376
Closing date: 30/06/2026
Location: Gorey Hill School
Employment type: Permanent
Hours Per Week: 32

Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB) invites applications from suitably qualified persons for the position of:


Special Class Teacher

Gorey Hill School, Co. Wexford

(Roll Number 20580J)

Permanent Contract

Full-time – 32 hours per week

Gorey Hill School is a Special School that provides an appropriate education for students, aged 4 to 18 years old, who have a diagnosis of Autism and complex learning needs or complex learning needs with a professional recommendation for a special school.

The teacher works as part of a multidisciplinary and collaborative team to promote each student’s learning, wellbeing, communication, independence, and inclusion.

On application for the post, the applicant must meet the following criteria:

  • Be fully registered with the Teaching Council under Route 1 (Primary), Route 4 (Other) or Route 2 (Post Primary) with the Teaching Council.
  • Experience supporting students with autism and or Moderate or Severe general learning disabilities may be advantageous.
  • Experience or interest in augmentative and alternative communication (AAC) would be beneficial.

Further Information

All relevant documents, including a detailed Job Description and a WWETB Recruitment and Selection Guide are available to download below. Applicants are strongly encouraged to read all documents carefully before completing the application form and to follow all instructions provided.

Important Notes

  • A panel may be created from this competition from which any vacancies that arise during the school year may be filled
  • Canvassing by or on behalf of any candidate will result in disqualification.
  • Shortlisting may apply
  • Late applications will not be accepted
  • WWETB is an equal opportunities employer

All applications must be submitted online by the specified closing date.


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