“This highlights a significant divide in post-primary schools between students who are taught by qualified mathematics teachers and those who are
taught by out-of-field teachers of mathematics, with younger and weaker students most often taught by out-of-field teachers," said Dr Hannigan.
Is there a way in which I could officially clarify or not, if a certain maths teacher is actually qualified and registered to teach that subject.
recourse teacher is now teaching maths.
Thankyou in advance
Just to clarify, that link in fact indicates whether a person is registered with the Teaching Council, not whether (s)he is a qualified teacher.
I'd suggest that the OP request this information in writing from the school Principal in the first instance, and in very neutral, factual terms. What qualification, what year, what institution.
The Principal would be foolish to ignore such a request, and a refusal would in itself provide grounds for a complaint to the Teaching Council.
It is hard to search, given that I don't know the first names of many of the teachers. The principal of our boy's school is in the register, but not listed with the school (or any school). I can't find the principal of the girl's school, or several of the girls school teachers (matching by surname and school name).I agree with your advice - parents should officially ask the school.
However, registration with Teaching Council is mandatory for all teachers. Not being on the register means they are unqualified teachers. If they are not on the register, then you know with 100% certainty that they are not qualified to teach and so dont need to progress to next stage i.e. asking school.
It is hard to search, given that I don't know the first names of many of the teachers. The principal of our boy's school is in the register, but not listed with the school (or any school). I can't find the principal of the girl's school, or several of the girls school teachers (matching by surname and school name).
Is the school name details reliable?
Presumably, it would be available under an FOI request.My wife is a teacher and the TC does hold this information and it is already on their database - it's only available to individual members via online password.
The best source of first names is ratemyteachers.ie
Not a reliable source, but usually correct.
It is hard to search, given that I don't know the first names of many of the teachers. The principal of our boy's school is in the register, but not listed with the school (or any school). I can't find the principal of the girl's school, or several of the girls school teachers (matching by surname and school name).
Is the school name details reliable?
Just to clarify, that link in fact indicates whether a person is registered with the Teaching Council, not whether (s)he is a qualified teacher.
I'd suggest that the OP request this information in writing from the school Principal in the first instance, and in very neutral, factual terms. What qualification, what year, what institution.
The Principal would be foolish to ignore such a request, and a refusal would in itself provide grounds for a complaint to the Teaching Council.
Again, I would urge you to deal with this in writing. It sounds very much like verbal approaches will yield nothing, and you cannot take this further without firmer evidence than hearsay. Write again explaining that you cannot accede to the request made by the Chairman of the BoM that you retract your legitimate request for information (assuming that's all that you put in your letter?), and request acknowledgement in turn of this letter.Fizzelina the teacher in question was apopleptic when informed a request had been made as to her credentials. But absolutely no one is prepared to take the easy option and present us with the requested information, their line seems to be insulted outrage and that we have an affront to dare question their authority and therefor will not even dignify said request with a reply, indeed we have been strongly advised by the B.O.M. to retract the request.
Do not criticise the teacher or the principal, you'll simply give them ammunition. By all means refer to the principal's failure to respond satisfactorily to your request, but don't suggest collusion or impropriety of any kind. And don't venture your opinion of the teacher, however valid. Keep it factual and to the point. If you can get other parents to sign the letter, so much the better, but it's not essential. They will see that you mean business and will have to respond, but you must stay calm and reasonable and not give them any chance to brand you as a 'troublemaker'.
Good luck.
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