Join Our Teaching Team

ZR Academy of Education is seeking motivated and reliable teachers to deliver high-quality grinds to Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle students at our teaching centre near Dublin 2.

We are currently looking for teachers who can teach at least two of the following subjects: Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry. Applicants with expertise in all three subjects are also welcome.

This is a part-time, in-person teaching role, ideal for qualified teachers, graduates, postgraduate students and academically strong undergraduate students who enjoy helping students improve their understanding and exam performance.

Working Hours: Evenings, weekends and college holidays, depending on student demand.

Location: Near Dublin 2. In-person teaching is required.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver engaging lessons tailored to Leaving Certificate and/or Junior Cycle students.

• Explain challenging concepts in a clear, structured and accessible way.

• Prepare lesson materials, exercises and exam-focused practice in advance.

• Help students develop subject knowledge, problem-solving skills and exam techniques.

• Adapt lessons to individual learning needs and academic levels.

• Monitor student progress and provide constructive feedback.

• Maintain a supportive, professional and encouraging learning environment.

• Communicate effectively with the academy's academic and administrative team.

Requirements

Graduates and Postgraduate Students

• Hold, or be working towards, a Level 8 degree or higher in Mathematics, Physics, Chemistry or a related discipline.

• Demonstrate strong subject knowledge in at least two of the advertised subjects.

• Have excellent spoken and written English.

• Be reliable, well organised and committed to high teaching standards.

Undergraduate Students

Undergraduate applicants with excellent academic results and strong teaching potential are welcome. Candidates should normally have achieved 625 points in the Leaving Certificate, including an H1 in the relevant subject, or demonstrate equivalent academic ability.

Preferred Qualities

• Able to simplify complex topics and explain them patiently.

• Familiar with the Irish Leaving Certificate and Junior Cycle curricula.

• Comfortable teaching one-to-one or in small groups.

• Skilled at using past examination papers and marking schemes.

• Friendly, professional and responsive to feedback.

If you are passionate about education and can teach Mathematics, Physics and/or Chemistry to a high standard, we would welcome your application.