Primary Education Officer

About the role

The Primary Education Officer will support the implementation of Languages Connect – Ireland’s Strategy for Foreign Languages in Education. Reporting to senior leadership, the officer will work with primary schools to diversify, enhance and expand foreign language teaching.

Key responsibilities

• Lead and inspire primary teachers to adopt innovative foreign‑language pedagogies.
• Develop and deliver training on active‑learning methodologies aligned with the Primary Language Curriculum.
• Manage complex language‑education projects, ensuring deadlines are met and outcomes achieved.
• Collaborate with teams of associates and external partners to drive continuous improvement.
• Prepare high‑quality communications, presentations and reports for stakeholders.

Required profile

• Qualified primary‑level teacher with in‑depth knowledge of the Irish education system and the Languages Connect strategy.
• Proven experience in primary education and project management.
• Minimum CEFR B2 proficiency in at least one foreign language.
• Excellent interpersonal, leadership and presentation abilities.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.