Post-Primary Languages Ireland (PPLI) are currently hiring for a Post-Primary Education Officer.
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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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 4pm on Friday, 10th July 2026.
For more information on the role, please see the Information Booklet.
To apply, please fill out the Application Form.
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.
