School Placement

About School Placement

At Marino Institute of Education, we take pride in our comprehensive school placement model, which is designed to foster meaningful professional engagement and development for student teachers. Our placement programme supports a shared vision built on strong partnerships between Marino Institute of Education and participating schools, ensuring open communication, collaborative research, and ongoing professional opportunities.

Students on the B Ed, B.Oid. and the postgraduate Professional Master in Education, spend time in schools on each year of their programme. In accordance with Teaching Council requirements, undergraduate students spend approximately 33 weeks in schools and postgraduate students spend approximately 24 weeks in schools.

Throughout their school placement experience, MIE students benefit from both school-based and HEI-directed activities. These experiences are structured to align with their programme stage, and are supported by clear documentation, mentoring, and dedicated supervision. Our approach to school placement supervision includes comprehensive CPD for tutors, detailed grade descriptors, and thorough communication, as recognised positively by school principals, Treoraí, and our graduates.

MIE’s commitment to excellence in school placement extends to providing enrichment and mentoring support, post-placement interviews for reflective development, and strong evaluation protocols. This ensures that our graduates leave with a deep, holistic understanding of teaching, equipped to make a positive impact in their future classrooms.

Students engage in diverse teaching environments, gaining first-hand experience in varied class levels and educational contexts and learning to collaborate effectively with parents and other stakeholders. Our placement programme also integrates research components that allow students to explore and reflect on their practice, drawing connections between theory and application.

More information on Marino Institute of Education’s School Placement Policies and Procedures can be found at the link below.

School Placement - Marino Institute of Education

Contact

Head of Department of Policy and Practice (Placement)

Dr Julie Ui Choistealbha

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +353 1805 7723

School Placement Coordinator

Ms Mairéad Minnock

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +353 1853 5162

School Placement Administrator

Ms Deirdre Ní Mhurchú

Email: [email protected]

Phone: +3531 805 7743

General School Placement Queries

Email: [email protected]

Information for Schools

Host a Student, Shape a Future

We invite schools to partner with us in providing valuable learning experiences for our students. By hosting a student for a school placement, you will play a key role in shaping the next generation of educators, leaders, and professionals. If you want to discuss this opportunity further, please contact [email protected]

Teaching Council Links

Join the MIE Schools Network

Being part of the Marino Institute of Education (MIE) Schools' Network formalises the relationship between MIE and partner schools, furthering our shared professional, educational, social, and cultural goals. Joining the MIE Schools' Network starts with school placement, but it also opens doors to wider possibilities for educational growth and development. Together, we can collaborate to create a thriving community of educators committed to excellence in teaching and learning.

Read More about the MIE Schools' Network - Marino Institute of Education

Information for Stakeholders

Engage with our Students during Professional Learning Week

We are calling on organisations to share their expertise with our students during our Professional Learning Week. This is a fantastic opportunity to engage with students through workshops, guest talks, or panel discussions. Your involvement will provide students with insights into various career paths and professional development, helping them build the skills and confidence needed to succeed in their future careers.

If you want to discuss this opportunity further, please contact [email protected]