Droichead 2024/2025
Applications for Droichead in the 2024/2025 academic year are now being accepted. Click here to apply.
Register to teach
How to register
Check what you need to do in order to register.
Renew my registration
Teachers must renew their registration annually.
Vetting">Vetting
All teachers are legally required to be vetted by the National Vetting Bureau. It is the role of the Teaching Council to administer vetting for teachers in Ireland.
How to become a teacher
There are many pathways to becoming a teacher, whether you choose to do an undergraduate or post-graduate programme of Initial Teacher Education.
Professional Learning
The Teaching Council has many functions relating to teacher education.
Research
Promoting a culture of shared learning in which research and leading practice is encouraged and applied within the classroom setting is an important objective for the Teaching Council as set out in its Research Strategy.
Initial teacher education
To become a primary, post-primary and further education teacher in Ireland, you must complete a programme of initial teacher education (ITE).
Wellbeing
At the Teaching Council, we hold the wellbeing of all teachers and learners in the highest regard.
Cosán
Cosán is a framework developed to support the continuing professional development of teachers.
Latest News
Essential Maintenance
Féilte Bursary Scheme
The Teaching Council has today launched the new Féilte Bursary, valued at €100,000.
Proposed timebound provision for teachers who qualify outside of the Republic of Ireland
To assist with teacher supply challenges in the context of a demographic need, the Teaching Council has proposed the creation of a timebound provision…
Fitness to Teach
The Teaching Council is responsible for promoting high professional standards in teaching. Any person including members of the public, employers and other teachers may make a complaint about a registered teacher.