Applications for the position had been in the midst of a quiet period.
The bounce back in the number of teaching applicants in the CAO has continued this year.
Both primary and secondary teaching have seen a resurgence in recent years, following a particularly quiet period, with secondary being favoured slightly more.
Other courses seeing an increase include law, business, and the arts, while veterinary, the environment and journalism have seen a decline in demand.
Guidance counsellor in Mullingar and former President of the Institute of Guidance Counsellors, Betty McLaughlin says students are keeping an eye on their employment prospects:
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