College Teacher/ Education Officer Panel

Teagasc -
Ballyhaise, County Cavan

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Part-time | Full-time | Temporary
€42,921–€81,218 a year
5 days ago

Qualifications

Customer service
Research
Quality assurance
Organisational skills
IT
Leadership
Communication skills
Teaching

Full job description

Location: Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Drumcrow, Ballyhaise, County Cavan, Ireland

Advisory/Education

Salary: Agr Development Officer Grade I with a Salary Scale of €42,921 to €81,218

Closing Date: 22/07/2026 12:00 PM

Temporary Panel

Job Summary

Post Type: Temporary Panel.

Location: Teagasc, Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Co. Cavan.

Reporting To: College Principal.

Basic Function: To operate as part of a team in the development, delivery and assessment of agricultural education and training to a wide range of courses/programmes within Ballyhaise Agricultural College. The person appointed to this post will be assigned to the teaching staff of the College.

Background: Ballyhaise Agricultural College is based in Co. Cavan. The College offers QQI accredited Level 5 and 6 courses in Agriculture and Forestry both full time and part time. Degree courses in Agriculture are conducted at Ballyhaise in collaboration with Dundalk Institute of Technology. All courses require extensive technical and practical training to be provided for students.

Job Objectives

Deliver education and training programmes at Ballyhaise Agricultural College, including full-time, part time courses.
Prepare and deliver high-quality classes, lectures and practicals across a range of agricultural subject areas.
Coordinate and assess assigned modules or courses within Teagasc’s agricultural education framework.
Develop and review course content as part of the education team, in consultation with College management.
Use a variety of teaching methodologies, including group facilitation, blended learning, and practical demonstration.
Promote the College and its courses through participation in open days, school visits, careers events, and public engagement activities.
Liaise effectively with students, parents, stakeholders, industry bodies and relevant agencies to support student learning and progression.
Maintain accurate student records and results using Teagasc’s education management system (Quercus), and prepare files for QQI external verification.
Keep subject knowledge up to date and engage in relevant role-related training and professional development.
Support good governance and effective administration by complying with College and Teagasc procedures and policies.
Be available to work flexible hours, including evenings or occasional weekends, where required.
To assist Teagasc in meeting the commitments of the Quality Customer Service charter and action plan.
To actively participate in the annual business planning and Performance Management Development System (PMDS) processes.
Take responsibility for own professional development.
Fully co-operate with the provisions made for ensuring the health, safety and welfare of themselves, fellow staff and non-Teagasc staff and co-operate with management in enabling Teagasc to comply with legal obligations. This includes full compliance with the responsibilities outlined in the Safety Statement.
To carry out such other duties and assignments delegated by College Management.

This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. It will be reviewed from time to time with the post holder.

Skills Requirement

Person Specification:

Essential

Desirable

Qualifications

Candidates must have a Level 8 degree as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications in Agricultural Science or related discipline.

Relevant post graduate qualification.
Teaching/education qualification.

Knowledge/ Skills

Applicants must show expert agriculture knowledge and demonstrate how they stay abreast of current best practices and research.
Strong IT skills.
Strong communication and experience collaborating with stakeholders.
Excellent organisational skills.
Teamwork and leadership abilities.
Quality and customer service focus.
Practical knowledge of agriculture/related areas.
Applicants must stay abreast of current concepts and use effective teaching methods to impart this knowledge to the students.
Solid understanding and appreciation of the role of Agriculture in the Irish economy.

Teaching experience.
Familiarity with Teagasc Cost Control Planner and preparation and interpretation of farm accounts and business plans.
Familiarity with Teagasc software e.g. NMP Online, Pasture Base etc.
Good knowledge of Teagasc education system.
Understanding of QQI quality assurance procedures.

Behavioural Competencies

Ability to work as part of a team, including consulting, training, collaborating and building relationships with key stakeholders.
Strives for high quality of work and demonstrates commitment to the programme.
Commitment to teamwork and collaborating with colleagues as per our Teagasc Together ethos.
Ability to communicate effectively to enable knowledge and technology transfer.
Flexible approach to work with an ability to prioritise tasks effectively.
A results-driven individual with a strong focus on goal-setting, performance delivery and accountability.
Ability to work independently, and meet self-imposed milestones and deliverables.
A proactive, solutions-focused approach to work with an ability to adapt to changing requirements and shifting work priorities.
Ability to set clear standards and have a quality customer service focus.

Other

Candidates must satisfy and continue to satisfy during employment with Teagasc, legal requirements to drive a car unaccompanied on Irish public roads.

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