This document discusses careers in education and provides details about primary school teaching. It lists several jobs available in education such as speech pathologists, librarians, primary school teachers, special education teachers, and careers advisors. For primary school teaching, it outlines the requirements including a bachelor's degree in education and registration with the teaching council of Ireland. It also lists necessary skills like excellent communication, passion for teaching, and the ability to work with students of varying abilities. The document provides information on compensation, noting the average salary for primary school teachers, factors that impact pay, and opportunities for unpaid work to gain experience.

2. Education

3. Jobs that are available in education include:
 Speech Pathologists and language therapist
 Librarian
 Primary School Teacher
 Special Education Teachers
 Careers Advisor

4. Primary school teaching
 The primary education sector includes state-
funded primary schools, special schools and
private primary schools.
 Although children are not obliged to attend
school until the age of six, most attend
primary school at the age of four.

5.  Requires a minimum of four years training for a
bachelors of education degree.
 Successfully registered with the teaching council
of Ireland.
 Primary school teachers must be able to teach
the Irish language and the range of primary
school subjects through Irish.

6. • Highly diligent and
committed to the highest
standards of professional
service.
 Excellent communication
and organisational skills
 Patient, caring and
motivated by the best
interests of your students.
 Enthusiasm for the subject
material and contains a
passion for each learning
experience.
 Willing to engage in
continuous professional
development
 Can work effectively
with different groups of
students who have
different ages and
ability levels.
 Creativity, confidence
and the ability to
maintain discipline
 Team player who can
co-operate well with
work colleagues.

7. Paid Work
 The average salary for a Primary School Teacher is
€30,180 per year. Teachers' incomes are subject to
the public service pension levy, introduced in
2009. The levy operates on a sliding scale, based
on your gross income.
 The more experience in one has in teaching, the
higher the income compared to a trainee teacher.
 Part time teachers tend to be paid hourly than full
time.

8. Unpaid Work
 Most people move on to voluntary jobs i.e. primary
school aid, if they have more than 20 years' experience
in this field.
 Voluntary Special aid teachers are an important aspect
of primary school education. For they offer their
resources to children who fall behind in school or to
children who have disabilities.
 Student teachers may opt for unpaid internships to gain
experience and build confidence in the workforce.