Irish & DCG Teachers

Ashfield College

Ashfield College is a Full-Time 5th & 6th Year School in South Dublin, which has a long and proud tradition of preparing students for the challenges of the Leaving Certificate, for over 40 years. Ashfield Colleges is part of the City Education Group (which incorporates City Colleges, City Language School and Progressive College).

City Education Group is a leading educational institution dedicated to providing high-quality education and fostering a supportive learning environment for students. We are committed to recruiting talented individuals who are passionate about education and dedicated to making a positive impact in the lives of students.

We are looking to hire experienced teachers in Irish & DCG to join our team in Ashfield College. They will be responsible for delivering engaging, high-quality classes to students, fostering a positive learning environment that encourages students to develop their skills and critical thinking abilities.

The Irish teacher will also contribute to the broader school community, supporting extracurricular activities related to the Irish language.

If you are a professional, highly motivated and flexible individual who can work well in a fast paced, learner focused environment we look forward to hearing from you.

Role : In person teaching

Hours :

Irish Ordinary Level - 9 hours per week

DCG Higher Level -6 hours per week

Location : Dundrum, Dublin 16

Reports to : Principal

Start Date : September 2025

Responsibilities :

Plan, prepare, and deliver high quality classes that meet the needs of learners, taking into account individual learning styles and interests.

Ensure teaching meets best practice in key areas of Classroom Management and Learner Focus.

Follow the Leaving Certificate syllabus, while supplementing with appropriate sourced or developed material.

Help prepare student for end of year Leaving Certificate exams.

Record students progress and communicate with parents during parent teacher meetings.

Actively engage in Continuous Professional Development and the in-house Teacher Development Programme.

Qualifications and Skills :

Irish :

Bachelor’s degree in Education, Irish Language, or a related field.

Professional teaching qualification (e.g., PME or equivalent).

Teacher Council Registration.

Fluency in the Irish language (oral and written).

Strong knowledge of the Irish curriculum and exam system.

Passion for teaching and promoting the Irish language and culture.

Ability to work with students of varying language proficiency levels.

Previous teaching experience in a secondary school.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

DCG :

Bachelor’s degree that includes DCG or a related subject like Technical Graphics or Engineering / Technology.

Professional teaching qualification (e.g., PME or equivalent).

Teacher Council Registration.

Previous teaching experience in a secondary school.

Familiarity with Leaving Certificate DCG curriculum.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

All teachers will be garda vetted upon apppointment.