Do you have to be a teacher in the school advertising a HSCL position? 

Yes, the person appointed to the HSCL role must be an existing member of the teaching staff in the school/one of the schools in the cluster. The post of HSCL Coordinator must always be advertised internally in all schools in the cluster.

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Can a HSCL Coordinator be appointed in a non-DEIS school?
Do you have to be a teacher to apply for the role of HSCL?
How long can you remain in the post of HSCL?
What is the assignment process for the HSCL Coordinator?
Do the terms and conditions change once a teacher is appointed to the position of HSCL Coordinator?
What are the duties of the HSCL Coordinator?
Can the HSCL Coordinator post be filled in the event of an absence (sick leave/maternity leave)?
Can a teacher continue to fulfil their role in a post of responsibility while assigned to the role of HSCL Coordinator?
Is further information available on the HSCL Scheme?