HireProf
For Irish schools & crèches

Qualified educators,
ready for your school.

We pre-screen, interview, train, and place educators in Irish crèches and primary schools. You get the right person without the hassle.

Garda VettedAistear & Síolta trainedPlaced within 10 daysGDPR Compliant
Primary school classroom with children and teacher
Vetted candidates
312
Avg. placement
17 days
Trusted by 60+ schools
Trusted bySt. Brigid's PrimaryLittle Sprouts CrècheRiverside EducateHowth MontessoriBallymun Community NSSunnyside Early Years
How it works

From requirement to classroom-ready, in three clear steps.

No agency churn, no pile of CVs to sort through. A structured, transparent process built for school principals and crèche managers who need a placement, not a project.

01

Tell us what you need

Fill in your school's requirements using our quick form. It takes five minutes and there's no commitment.

02

We match and pre-interview

We screen candidates, run Garda and reference checks, and conduct pre-interviews on your behalf.

03

Meet your educator

You receive a shortlist of trained, placement-ready candidates within days. You decide who to hire.

Why HireProf for schools

The hiring partner Irish schools actually want.

We do the structured legwork most agencies skip, so the candidates you meet are already a good fit.

Pre-vetted candidates

Every educator passes Garda vetting, qualification verification, and reference checks before we put them forward.

Trained to Irish standards

Each candidate completes orientation on Aistear, Síolta, and NCCA frameworks before their first day.

Fast placement

Average time-to-placement is under 20 business days, and usually closer to ten.

Post-placement support

We check in at 30, 60, and 90 days to make sure the placement is working well for everyone.

GDPR-compliant

Candidate data is handled in line with Irish DPC guidance. You receive structured, audit-ready records.

Flexible engagements

Permanent, fixed-term or substitute cover. We adapt to whatever your school needs.

60+
Partner schools
17d
Avg. placement time
94%
Retention at 6 months
312
Vetted educators
Find your next educator

Find your next educator.

We respond within 24 hours, every working day. No upfront fees, no obligation.

Qualified, Garda-vetted candidates only

Shortlist delivered within 5 working days

Replacement guarantee in your first 90 days

Your information is safe. We'll never share it.
FAQ

Common questions from schools.

Don't see your question? Get in touch. A real person will reply.

What roles do you place?

Early Years Educators, Primary Teachers, Special Needs Assistants (SNAs), and substitute cover. We can also source administrative and bilingual roles on request.

How quickly can you place an educator?

Most permanent placements are completed within 10 to 20 business days from request. Substitute cover is typically same-week.

What training do educators receive?

Before placement, candidates complete our HireProf Bridge programme. It covers Aistear, Síolta, and NCCA frameworks, Irish classroom routines, child safeguarding (Tusla guidance), and English-language teaching practice.

What are your fees?

We charge a flat placement fee, invoiced only after a candidate signs. No upfront cost and no charge per CV. We share full pricing during your intake call.

What happens if the placement isn't the right fit?

We include a 90-day replacement guarantee on all permanent placements at no extra cost, and we check in at 30, 60, and 90 days.

Do you work with Section 38 or 39 schools?

Yes, including community schools, ETB schools, Educate Together, and standalone Montessori or play-based settings. Tell us your context and we will adapt.
About

Built by people who've sat on both sides of the desk.

HireProf was founded by educators and school leaders who noticed the same gap on both sides of the Atlantic. Irish schools couldn't find qualified Early Years and Primary educators. Skilled Spanish-speaking teachers had no clear path into the Irish market. We built the bridge we wished we'd had.

HireProf team in Dublin office
Our team
Laura Hernández
Laura Hernández
Co-founder · Madrid → Dublin

Former primary teacher in Spain. Settled in Ireland in 2018.

Pádraig Murphy
Pádraig Murphy
Co-founder · School partnerships

12 years as a school principal in north Dublin.

Sofía Castro
Sofía Castro
Head of educator success

Runs the HireProf Bridge training programme.

Cian Walsh
Cian Walsh
Operations & compliance

Garda vetting, GDPR, and the boring-important stuff.

Contact

Tell us what you need.

A real person reads every message — usually within the day.

For Schools

Need an educator?

Get a shortlist of vetted, training-ready candidates within days.

Request a Teacher
For Teachers

Ready to teach in Ireland?

Apply now and our team will be in touch within 24 hours.

🇮🇪 Switched to English · For schools