Nationwide roles

Post-Primary Languages Ireland invites expressions of interest for the role of a Development Officer to teach and develop lesser-taught languages Japanese, Lithuanian or Russian. PPLI Development Officers support the delivery of lesser-taught language Saturday classes.

Key Duties

The duties of the PPLI Development Officer will include but are not limited to the following:
• Plan and deliver target language Saturday classes. Other educational settings may be possible.
• Develop resources for teaching and learning.
• Develop, proactively promote and expand the target language within the educational setting(s) and beyond.
• Engage in PPLI CPD and other CPD opportunities under the guidance of PPLI Education Officers.
• Participate and actively engage with the MS Teams platform for Development Officers by sharing resources and communicating with colleagues.
• Engage and participate in the educational settings where classes take place.
• Attend PPLI staff meetings when required.

Experience/Qualifications

• Teaching Council Post-Primary (Route 2) registration required. Teaching Council Further Education (Route 1) registration can be considered where registration criteria are not available or in special circumstances where there are other teaching qualifications and experience in educational settings and where registration in Ireland has not been possible.
• Where Teaching Council registration is not possible due to such registration not being in place, appropriate teaching qualifications which align with MFL teacher registration criteria.
• Minimum B2.2 CEFR or equivalent.

Skills & Competencies:

• Language proficiency at minimum CEFR B.2.2 level or equivalent.
• Teaching experience at post-primary level.
• Target language resource development, language promotion, and intercultural competence.
• Digital skills for teaching and learning.
• Working as part of a wider team and working on own initiative.

To express your interest please fill in the form here.  

The deadline for expressions of interest is Friday 22nd March 2025 5pm.