Owenabue Recruitment Information for Teacher Candidates Summer 2026 by Trina Golden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt This recruitment process is recruitment for the 26/27 school year en-us 2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC 2026-06-06 15:00:08 UTC hello@padlet.com TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028061 We are recruiting for 3 full fixed term posts.


Next year we have

  • Junior/Senior Infants

  • 1st/2nd

  • 3rd

  • 4th

  • 5th

  • 2 Autism Classes


Initial allocation may be in any class

]]> 2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028061 Collaborative Working TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028062 We have a strong focus on working collaboratively with colleagues. This includes collaborative planning, team teaching, modelling, peer observation and generally learning from each other.

This applies to teachers and ANAs, including both learning from each other.

We have ANAs working in all our classes, as well as high levels of support teaching and integration from our Autism classes. Openness to respectful, collaborative ways of working and communication is a requirement.

We respect all school staff members and each role (teachers, ANAs, secretary, bus escort, bus driver, Principal, Deputy Principal, AP2) as vital components in each child achieving their potential. Respect for all roles is a pre-requisite. ]]> 2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028062 Interviews TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028064
  • Reasonable accommodations will be provided as needed.
  • Zoom interviews available if needed. 
  • Interview date cannot be changed, but we will try to accommodate changes in time if necessary, or a zoom interview. 
    • ]]>     2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028064     Importance of Language TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028066 Language is very important to us, and we use some terms and avoid other terms. Few things below to keep in mind as much as possible. We're all learning around language, it's not something to worry about if you use different terms, but we hope this helps. ]]> 2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028066 TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028067

    • Applications via email ONLY to recruitment@oetns.ie.

    • Please include your name and the role in the title of the email.

    • Please clearly state which roles you are applying for e.g. 'application for all roles' or 'application for full year fixed term only'

    • Apply with relevant Standard application form. Please send in PDF format if possible. 

    • No further documents required at this stage.

    ]]>     2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028067     TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028068
  • Qualifications and Relevant Experience
  • Knowledge and Understanding of school Ethos 
  • Experience of working with Additional Educational Needs and supporting inclusion
  • Knowledge and Experience of high-quality Teaching & Learning
  • What you can bring to a developing school 
    • ]]>     2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028068     TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028070 Welcome! 

    Thank you for taking the time to consider working with us at Owenabue Educate Together National School. We appreciate recruitment can be grueling for applicants and the aim of this Padlet is to help as much as possible.

    You should find all the information you need here to help you decide whether to apply and how to do so. 

    If you have any clarification questions, please email recruitment@oetns.ie.

    Best of luck!

    Trina Golden 
    Principal ]]>     2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028070     Deadline TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028071 Friday 19th, June, 5pm

    ]]>     2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028071     About Us TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028072 2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028072 Communication TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028074

  • You will receive an automated acknowledgement of your application when you apply.

  • You will receive an update on the status of your application by Monday, 22nd June.

  • If shortlisted for interview, you will receive interview information in the week before the interview to help you prepare.

  • You will be informed if you were successful in the interview within 3-5 days, barring exceptional circumstances. 

    • ]]>     2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028074     Educate Together TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028075 What is an Educate Together School?]]> 2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028075 Interviews: TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028077 Provisionally scheduled for Monday 29th June at the school


    ]]>     2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028077     Key Terms TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028079 - ANA (Additional Needs Assistant) instead of SNA
    - Support Teacher instead of SET
    - Autism Class (we do not use the terms unit or ASD)
    - Identity first language (Autistic rather that 'with Autism')]]>     2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028079     Our Website TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028081 You can also find us on social media at www.facebook.com/OwenabueETNS or www.twitter.com/OwenabueETNS

    ]]>     2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028081     Staff Wellbeing TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028082 2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028082 Relationships based approach TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028083 We are a nurturing school, working to be trauma aware and will be working with Connect RP to become a restorative practice school in the coming years. We believe in a relationships and connection based approach to education with a focus on regulation and care.


    In line with being trauma aware, we don't use a reward/sanction approach to behaviour.


    We engage with professional support around regulation, trauma awareness and a connection first approach.

    ]]>     2026-06-04 10:02:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3941028083     TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3942853757 We are currently working on developing our vision and mission statement. Please see below what staff, parents and pupils identified as our values or values we are working towards.

    ]]>     2026-06-05 14:54:18 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3942853757     Staff TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3942853907

  • Curiosity

  • Integrity

  • Fully inclusive

  • Community

  • Kindness

  • Respect

  • Child centred

  • Equal opportunity

  • Democratic

  • Diversity

  • Consistent

  • Fun

  • Learning through play

  • Child's voice

  • Belonging

  • Acceptance

  • Empathy

    • ]]>     2026-06-05 14:54:28 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3942853907     Parents TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3942854008

  • Cooperation

  • Acceptance

  • All values are seen from teachers

  • Diversity

  • Kindness

  • Compassion

  • Inclusion

  • Respect

  • Confidence in themselves

  • Anti bullying and individualism

  • Child-centred

  • Nurturing

  • Empathy

  • Care

  • Learning

  • Positivity

  • Equality

  • Friendship

  • Belief

  • Supportive

  • Wellbeing

  • Transparency

  • Wonderful attentive teachers with an individual approach to each student!

  • Teamwork

  • Creativity

    • ]]>     2026-06-05 14:54:40 UTC https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3942854008     Pupils TrinaGolden https://padlet.com/TrinaGolden/yr8nmqluegiwp7mt/wish/3942855223 A school should be.....

    • Fun

    • A learning place

    • Fun place to learn

    • Happy

    • Extra fun

    • Teachers being nice

    • Fantastic

    • Nice and not strict

    • A great learning space

    • Amazing

    • Smart

    • Quiet when learning

    • Active

    • Fair

    • Successful

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