Post-Primary Education Officer

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 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
• 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.

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.