School Placement FAQs
How do I register for School Placement?
To register for School Placement, students must first attend the mandatory School Placement Registration Briefing. Following attendance at the briefing, registration can be completed through MyCareerPath.
How do I upload my CV for placement?
CVs must be uploaded to MyCareerPath as part of the School Placement registration process. Guidance on how to upload a CV will be provided to students by the CECD School Placement Team.
I don't know what to include in my CV – what should I do?
Students are encouraged to attend the CV Workshop delivered by the CECD School Placement Team. In addition, UL Careers' MyCareerKit can be used to help create and structure a professional CV.
Who do I contact about academic matters related to School Placement?
All academic matters relating to School Placement, including assessment, grading, teaching requirements and professional practice, are managed by the School of Education School Placement Team.
How do I get my Teaching Council number?
Queries relating to Teaching Council registration and Teaching Council numbers should be directed to the School of Education School Placement Team.
Email: schoolplacementSOE@ul.ie
What about student vetting?
All vetting-related queries should be directed to the School of Education School Placement Team.
Email: schoolplacementSOE@ul.ie
Who do I contact about disability supports?
For disability-related queries or support requirements, students should contact the University of Limerick Disability Support Service.
Visit: Disability Services | University of Limerick
What are the Teaching Placement Requirements?
The teaching requirements for School Placement are determined by programme and placement stage. The number of teaching periods required each week depends on the length of class periods.
For final-year placements, students are required to gain experience teaching at Senior Cycle level.
- 40–50 minute classes: 14 teaching periods per week
- 60-minute classes: 10 teaching periods per week
In addition, all student teachers require five non-teaching periods per week to support lesson preparation, observation and other professional activities.
When are placements released to students?
The CECD School Placement Team inform students of the date of released placements during the mandatory School Placement Registration Briefing.
