Posted in Subbing Subbing Bag Posted on February 23, 2022 February 14, 2022 by Múinteoir Aisling When subbing it can be hard to know what to bring with you, especially if you don’t know what class or what topics are being covered at the moment. You are essentially walking in blind without knowing what you will teach that day or the needs of the children in your classroom.
I would always bring a copy of my Curriculum Vitae, Cover Letter, Statutory Declaration and Garda Vetting Disclosure. If you have a Teaching Council number, you can inform the school secretary so as to organise pay. If you do not have a Teaching Council number, you can give your Personal Public Service Number (PPSN) instead. However, note that the 5 day rule applies, meaning you must take every 6th working day off.
I bring a few essentials such as whiteboard markers, stickers, stamps, watch, pens, small notebook, post-its, hand bell and a whistle. If you drink tea/coffee most schools now require you to bring your own mug. I would recommend bringing a diary to keep track of subbing days. I would always keep sanitiser and masks stocked up too. Lastly, I bring a few copies of my Subbing Record Sheet which is available on my mash store in English and Irish . It is great for keeping an organised record of what was covered