Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following vacancies. All appointments are to Longford and Westmeath Education and Training Board but candidates will be assigned in the first instance to the school listed below during the 2025/2026 session. A panel may also be formed for other vacancies that may arise in St Hilda’s during the 2025/2026 session.

St. Hilda’s is a special school that educates students aged 4-18 with Moderate, and Severe to Profound I.D. Many students have complex needs. Applicants should have experience of working with children/young adults with ASD, Severe to Profound I.D. epilepsy, ADHD, as well as children/young adults with physical disabilities, medical, and personal care needs. Experience in using LÁMH and PECS is desirable. Applicants should have training, knowledge, and experience of managing behaviours of concern. Initial duties are for classes of students presenting with moderate/S/P GLD/ASD.

Ref:             School/Centre:                             Post:
PP 39/2025 St. Hilda’s Special School Athlone Music (14 hours) (Experience in teaching digital learning an advantage)
(Experience in teaching in a special school setting also an advantage)
PP 40/2025 St. Hilda’s Special School Athlone Art (11 hours)
(Experience in teaching drama and advantage)
(Experience in teaching in a special school setting also an advantage)

Candidates who wish to apply for the above position(s) with Longford and Westmeath ETB are advised that they must apply through www.etbvacancies.ie. not later than 13.00 hrs on Tuesday, 22nd April 2025.

Mr. Brian Higgins, Acting Chief Executive, Longford and Westmeath ETB