Examinations & Assessment Manager - Physical Education With Another Curricular Subject
Apply Now!The Role
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) now have a vacancy for an Examinations and Assessment Manager (EAM) in Physical Education (with another curricular subject) within the Examinations and Assessment Division. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and committed individual.
The Principal Duties and Responsibilities of the Role will include the following:
- Acting as EAM for assigned examinations (which will not necessarily be limited to examinations in Physical Education);
- Preparing examination papers and other examination-related material;
- Managing the marking of examination papers and other related components in the assigned examinations;
- Developing marking schemes and all other relevant documentation to the required standards;
- Managing the marking and appeals process in assigned examinations;
- Maintaining standards from year to year;
- Advising on the appointment of contract staff, as required;
- Managing the performance of assigned contract staff, including their training needs, as required;
- Providing professional advice to the SEC;
- Interacting with school management and staff;
- Ensuring the quality and effective conduct of the state examinations;
- Representing the SEC in national and international fora.
The State Examinations Commission
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) has responsibility for the operation of the State Certificate examinations. Its remit includes the development, assessment, accreditation and certification of examinations, including the Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied and Junior Cycle examinations.
The Commission deals with the provision and quality of the Irish State Examinations. The organisation is committed to working in partnership with school authorities and education providers in order to deliver a high quality examination and assessment system that is efficient, fair and accessible and to ensure that the system is operated in an environment of openness, transparency and accountability.
Essential Requirements
Candidates must on or before 4th June 2026:
- (i) Hold a recognised, first or second class honours primary degree at Level 8 on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) (or NARIC Ireland Foreign Qualifications Equivalent) in which Physical Education was taken as a major subject1 in the final degree with another curricular subject;
- AND
- (ii) Hold a recognised teacher education qualification relevant to second level (post-primary) education (minimum Level 8 on the NFQ or NARIC) gained through a concurrent or consecutive route;
- AND
- (iii) Have at least five years’ satisfactory service as a teacher at second level (post-primary) subsequent to the granting of full registration or being eligible to be granted full registration under the post-primary route with the Teaching Council of Ireland (or with an equivalent body in another jurisdiction), at least two years of which must be continuous service in one recognised school or centre for education in Ireland or in a second level (post-primary) school in another jurisdiction.
Candidates must also be able to demonstrate:
- A comprehensive knowledge of Physical Education and another circular subject;
- Excellent communicative skills in English and have a reasonable knowledge of Irish;
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills;
- Comprehensive IT skills;
- A comprehensive knowledge and understanding of the second level (post-primary) education system in Ireland;
- The requisite knowledge, ability and skills (including knowledge of relevant legislation and the Irish education system) and be suitable to discharge the duties of the position;
- A demonstrated ongoing commitment to Continuous Professional Development (CPD).