Become a Physical Education Teacher in Ireland
Professional Master of Education in Post-Primary Education — Physical Education Pathway
Do you want to teach PE?
Turn your passion for sport, movement and wellbeing into a rewarding teaching career with the PME in Post-Primary Education at Hibernia College.
Designed for graduates who want to teach Physical Education (PE) at second level in Ireland, this flexible blended-learning programme prepares you to become a confident, qualified post-primary teacher while balancing work and life commitments.
Why Choose PE Teaching?
PE teachers play a vital role in supporting students’ physical health, confidence, teamwork and lifelong wellbeing.
As schools place increasing emphasis on student wellbeing, inclusion and active lifestyles, qualified PE teachers are in demand across Ireland.
Teaching PE allows you to:
- Inspire young people through sport and movement
- Promote healthy and active lifestyles
- Build students’ confidence, resilience and teamwork skills
- Combine practical and classroom-based teaching
- Create meaningful impact every day
Whether your background is in sports science, coaching, fitness, exercise science or another related field, the PME in Post-Primary Education can help you take the next step into teaching.
PME in Post-Primary Education at Hibernia College?
The PME in Post-Primary Education is a 120 ECTS, Level 9 qualification accredited by QQI and recognised by the Teaching Council.
The programme combines:
- Flexible online learning
- Face-to-face lectures and workshops
- School placements
- Evidence-informed teaching practice
This blended-learning model is ideal for aspiring teachers who need flexibility while pursuing their qualification.
Flexible Learning Designed Around You
The PME in Post-Primary Education is delivered through a blended-learning format designed to support busy professionals and graduates.
Programme Features
- Online tutorials during evenings
- Saturday face-to-face sessions
- Regional study centres
- Practical workshops and collaborative learning
- Continuous assessment model
This structure allows students across Ireland to access teacher education with greater flexibility.
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