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 schools and implements key actions in Languages Connect - Ireland’s Strategy for Foreign Languages in Education 2017-2026. This role is being created to support the implementation of the MFL specification as part of the redeveloped Primary Language Curriculum. In particular, the role of the Education Officer will be to facilitate the language upskilling of primary teachers and the development of resources and other supports. Further details about PPLI and its work is available at www.ppli.ie and www.languagesconnect.ie

The deadline for receipt of applications is midday on Friday, 1st August 2025.

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* 1. Your name

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* 2. Email address

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* 3. Street Address

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* 4. Mobile number

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* 5. Current employment

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* 6. Qualifications (including post-graduate)

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* 7. Teaching Experience

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* 8. Foreign language/s competency (CEFR level for each)

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* 9. Affiliation with professional associations/teacher networks

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* 10. Qualifications and/or experience related to primary education in Ireland

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* 11. Please upload a copy of your CV

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The following questions request you to provide evidence of how you have demonstrated a variety of competencies required for the position of Education Officer for Primary. Please provide one example from your professional life for each competency.

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* 12. Project management

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* 13. Judgement, analysis and decision making

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* 14. Delivery of results

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* 15. Innovation and creativity

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* 16. Motivating, empowering and supporting a team

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* 17. Leadership

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* 18. Adaptability and flexibility

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* 19. Self-starting and self-directing

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* 20. Professional knowledge and expertise

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* 21. Research and report writing

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* 22. Presentation skills

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* 23. Please outline any additional relevant expertise 

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* 24. Please outline what your vision is for this role and how you would contribute towards realisation of this vision?

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* 25. Please provide the names, organisations, and contact details for two referees who may be contacted should you be successful at interview.

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* 26. I consent to PPLI using my personal details in this form for the purpose of processing the application

Thank you for your submission. Post-Primary Languages Ireland will contact you when you have submitted your application.

For further information and queries contact :
Francesca La Morgia
E : francesca.lamorgia@ppli.ie
T : 01-2654653

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