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Post-Primary Education Officer

Post-Primary Languages Ireland
DUBLIN 8, County Dublin

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Post-Primary Languages Ireland (PPLI) are currently hiring for a Post-Primary Education Officer.

About The Role:

Post-Primary Languages Ireland (PPLI) works to implement the policy of the Department of Education and Youth in Ireland of diversifying, enhancing and expanding the teaching of foreign languages in post-primary schools and has a role in implementing key actions in Languages Connect – Ireland’s Strategy for Foreign Languages in Education 2017-2026 and link to the strategy documents). Further details about PPLI and its work is available at Post-Primary Languages Ireland and Languages Connect.

PPLI wishes to appoint an Education Officer to support the implementation of the above strategy.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist PPLI in carrying out its brief in relation to foreign languages
Support the work of PPLI and other stakeholders to which they may be assigned to work collaboratively
Prepare working papers, discussion documents, draft reports and other such documentation in relation to foreign languages matters
Engage with researchers and their work
Develop and support PPLI networks among schools and other relevant agencies and institutions and work effectively with stakeholders, teachers and school leaders
Assist in dissemination of information on foreign languages policy and provision at all levels of the education system
Attend and/or address relevant meetings of PPLI with other groups and individuals on behalf of PPLI
Work effectively with others both as a team member and a team leader
Carry out further related work at the request of the Director

Key Requirements:

A degree in a foreign language and/or a relevant post-graduate qualification e.g. Applied Linguistics which meets the requirements for registration with the Teaching Council as a teacher of a foreign language
Have in-depth understanding of the Irish education system, the Languages Connect strategy and the teaching and learning of languages at Post-Primary level
Hold a qualification to teach at post-primary level 5
Have at least 5 years recent relevant experience in post- primary level education
Have experience and expertise in the use CEFR and the CEFR CV
Have a proven record of managing complex projects, meeting deadlines, and achieving results
Have excellent communication and presentation skills and the ability to write to a very high standard
Be proficient in Microsoft Office

Desirable Skills and Qualifications:

Advanced IT and digital literacy skills
Experience in designing or adapting teaching and learning resources
Experience in planning and delivering CPD, workshops, training, or presentations for teachers
Experience of supporting or building professional networks, communities of practice, or collaborative partnerships
Experience of engaging with research, surveys, or evaluation to inform practice
Knowledge of plurilingual, intercultural and inclusive approaches to language education
Familiarity with online language teaching and learning methodologies

Required Competencies:

Project management, including planning and organisation, the ability to manage multiple strands of work, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines
Judgement, analysis and decision-making
Delivery of results, including the ability to work flexibly, use initiative, and respond effectively to evolving priorities
Leadership, including strong interpersonal skills and the ability to motivate, support and influence others within the team and with external stakeholders
Research, drafting and report-writing
Communication and stakeholder engagement, including the capacity to build effective working relationships with schools, teachers, school leaders, agencies and partners
Professional knowledge and expertise in language education, including current pedagogical approaches and curriculum-related developments
The capacity to prepare and deliver workshops, training, presentations and other professional learning supports
Digital competence, including the ability to support digital content, online communication and resource dissemination
The ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team

Deadline for applications is 12pm on Friday, 10th July 2026.

For more information on the role, please see the Information Booklet.

To apply, please fill out the Application Form.

About PPLI:

Post-Primary Languages Ireland (PPLI) provides expertise and support for foreign language education in Ireland, fully funded by the Department of Education. Along with a growing number of partners, PPLI also delivers the Languages Connect awareness campaign, which highlights the benefits of foreign language skills.

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