Guide to applying for re-vetting
The Teaching Council works with the National Vetting Bureau, on behalf of teachers in Ireland, for vetting clearance including criminal record disclosures (if applicable).
The steps to follow are explained below.
Please follow each step to ensure that your application is processed smoothly.
Re-vetting involves a two-stage application process.
Two stages of vetting
Vetting involves a two-stage application process. Both stages are done online.
- Stage 1 is completed through your My Registration account
- Stage 2 is completed through the National Vetting Bureau eVetting portal
Stage 1 - My Registration vetting form
- Complete stage 1 of the online re-vetting application through your My Registration account.
- Upload proof of identification documents.
Please read the vetting proof of ID and address policy carefully to prevent delays to your application. Only documents included on this policy are accepted by the National Vetting Bureau.
You are not required to provide overseas police clearance documents.
Stage 2 - NVB eVetting portal form
The Teaching Council checks your application and proof of ID documents and submits your application to the National Vetting Bureau.
- You will receive an email from the National Vetting Bureau with a link to the online Vetting Application Form.
- You need to fill out the form and include all your addresses from birth to the present including all overseas addresses.
If you lived in Northern Ireland, you will need to enter full postcodes (six characters) for each Northern Ireland address.
Please note that your application may be delayed if you do not include all of your addresses, including addresses outside of the Republic of Ireland when completing the NVB eVetting application.
Timeline
You have 30 days to complete the e-Vetting form from the date you receive it, but we ask you to do it as soon as possible.
If you do not complete it within the 30-day period, the link will expire. If the link expires, please email vetting@teachingcouncil.ie and we will send you a new link.
Important information
Please read the National Vetting Bureau user guide before completing the eVetting form.
National Vetting Bureau mandatory questions
There are two mandatory questions on the National Vetting Bureau eVetting portal form which must be answered correctly, or your application will be rejected. The questions are:
1. Other than the Republic of Ireland have you lived in any EU state or in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland?
If you answered Yes to this question, you must list the address(es) where you have lived in the EU state or in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
If you have answered No to this question, you must not list any addresses where you have lived in the EU state or in England, Scotland, Wales or Northern Ireland.
The National Vetting Bureau will reject your application if you answer these questions incorrectly.
2. Does this role involve working with children?
You must answer yes to this question.
As you are applying for registration you must apply to the National Vetting Bureau (NVB) for a vetting disclosure. If you tick No to this question the NVB will reject your application, and you cannot continue with your application for registration or renewal of registration (re-vetting).
Checking a stage 2 vetting status with the National Vetting Bureau
To check the status of your application, please log in to the National Vetting Bureau website.
You will need the vetting application number or application ID you received in an email from us when checking your application.
Completed vetting
When the vetting is complete, you will receive two emails:
- The first email is from the National Vetting Bureau stating that your vetting disclosure has been issued to the Teaching Council.
- The second email is from the Teaching Council with a link to your vetting disclosure.
How to access your vetting disclosure
To access your vetting disclosure (result), you need to do the following:
- Log in to your My Registration account
- Click on the vetting tile
- Under the section Access Your Vetting Disclosure click on the My Disclosure button
This will take you to your Vetting Disclosure area where you can view and share your vetting disclosure document.
How to share your vetting disclosure with an employer
To share your vetting disclosure (result), you need to do the following:
- Log in to your My Registration account
- Click on the vetting tile
- Under the section Access Your Vetting Disclosure click on the My Disclosure button
This will take you to your Vetting Disclosure area.
4. Click on the Share Disclosure button
You will be taken to an online form where you can insert the email address of the person or organisation you want to receive your vetting disclosure.
How to check your vetting status
Registered teachers can check their vetting details by logging into their My Registration account.
See “Vetting Details” on My Registration for the most recent information