The Letter For Employment As A Teacher is a crucial document used in Irish educational institutions when formally offering teaching positions to qualified candidates. It serves as the primary employment document that outlines the terms and conditions of the teaching role, ensuring compliance with Irish employment law, educational regulations, and Teaching Council requirements. This document is typically issued after successful interviews and necessary background checks, incorporating specific details about the position, including teaching duties, remuneration, working hours, and other relevant terms. It's designed to protect both the educational institution and the teacher by clearly stating employment terms while adhering to Irish legislative requirements. The letter is used across various educational settings, from primary schools to third-level institutions, and can be adapted for both permanent and temporary teaching positions.
Thank you! Your submission has been received!
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Your data doesn't train Genie's AI
You keep IP ownership of your docs
Alternatively...
1. Letterhead and Date: School/institution details, including registered address and contact information
2. Recipient Details: Teacher's full name and address
3. Salutation: Professional greeting addressing the teacher
4. Position and Start Date: Clear statement of the teaching position offered and commencement date
5. Employment Status: Whether the position is permanent, fixed-term, or temporary, including duration if applicable
6. Remuneration: Salary details, payment schedule, and any applicable allowances
7. Working Hours: Teaching hours, preparation time, and other duties
8. Holiday Entitlement: Annual leave and school holiday arrangements
9. Probation Period: Duration and terms of the probationary period
10. Notice Period: Required notice period for termination by either party
11. Key Policies Reference: Reference to important school policies and procedures
12. Acceptance Instructions: How to accept the offer and return signed documentation
13. Closing and Signatures: Professional closing, space for signatures of both parties
1. Additional Teaching Duties: For roles involving extra responsibilities like department head or year coordinator
2. Special Educational Needs: When the role involves teaching students with special educational needs
3. Extra-curricular Activities: When the role includes specific extra-curricular commitments
4. Performance Review Process: If there's a specific performance management system in place
5. Training Requirements: When specific additional training or qualifications are required
6. Language Requirements: For schools requiring specific language proficiency
7. Travel Requirements: If the role involves travel between multiple locations
8. Remote Teaching Provisions: If the role includes online or remote teaching components
1. Schedule 1 - Detailed Job Description: Comprehensive list of duties and responsibilities
2. Schedule 2 - Benefits Package: Detailed description of all benefits including insurance, pension, etc.
3. Schedule 3 - Teaching Schedule: Detailed timetable and class allocation
4. Appendix A - Required Qualifications: List of mandatory qualifications and registrations
5. Appendix B - Code of Conduct: Key points from the school's code of conduct
6. Appendix C - Key School Policies: Summary of essential policies including child protection, data protection, etc.
Authors
Find the document you need
No items found.
Genie’s Security Promise
Genie is the safest place to draft. Here’s how we prioritise your privacy and security.
Your data is private:
We do not train on your data; Genie’s AI improves independently
All data stored on Genie is private to your organisation
Your documents are protected:
Your documents are protected by ultra-secure 256-bit encryption
We are ISO27001 certified, so your data is secure
Organizational security:
You retain IP ownership of your documents and their information
You have full control over your data and who gets to see it
