Global Citizenship Education Officer

Educate Together: Context  

Educate Together is the representative body for Ireland’s equality-based school network of 97 primary and 21 post-primary schools. As a registered charity, Educate Together has a proud reputation as an inclusive educational organisation with the principles of equality, democracy and child-centeredness at its core. We recognise the benefits of diversity and welcome applications from people with minority identities and/or backgrounds.   

 Global Citizenship Education Officer

The role of the Global Citizenship Education Officer is to support, strengthen and develop Global Citizenship Education and active citizenship in Educate Together's equality-based schools, through a three-year project, funded by Irish Aid. The Global Citizenship Education Officer will work with other national office staff to support the implementation of Ethical Education as a core element of the Educate Together ethos across the network of Educate Together schools. This is a new part-time role (21 hours-a-week) within Educate Together's national office, working with the Education Officer (Primary). It is located on the Scale 4 (Officer) salary scale.    
 

Key Responsibilities: 

• Consult and engage with children and educators in the network of Educate Together schools in order to tailor Global Citizenship Education support. 
• Support the network of schools in the implementation of Ethical Education and the equality- based ethos through CPD and the promotion of the ethos guidance online resource. 
• Project manage the Irish Aid project and grant, including monitoring and evaluating project activities and managing the project budget.  
• Identify opportunities to attract funding for specific projects and contribute to funding applications as appropriate.  
• Collaborate with education partners, manage key education stakeholder relationships and report to funders. 
• Develop and manage resources (online resources, newsletters) to support the delivery of Ethical Education curricula in Educate Together schools. This includes online e-learning modules and other digital learning opportunities.  
• Contribute to the development of national curriculum programmes and curricula, through evidence-based submissions and research.  
• Identify and pursue research opportunities relating to relevant teacher education, curriculum development and student activism.  
• Other duties to support the work of the national office as required. 

 Person Specification: 

The Global Citizenship Education Officer will be an enthusiastic and disciplined self-starter, a team player with an open, facilitative, approach. 

 Essential Competencies 

• Strong knowledge and understanding of the education sector in Ireland. 
• Strong knowledge and understanding of Global Citizenship Education, Ethical Education and the Educate Together ethos.   
• Strong knowledge and understanding of student activism, student participation and student voice.  
• Proven track record in facilitating local and global activism initiatives. 
• Experience in developing education resources and/or guidance materials for educators and young people, informed by consultations with stakeholders.   
• Capacity to develop and deliver high quality submissions, presentations and workshops for a variety of audiences.  
• Project management skills and experience of managing complex projects to completion.   
• Proven ability to write clearly and concisely. 
• Exceptional communication, interpersonal and facilitation skills.  
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.  
• Creativity, passion, flexibility and a positive work attitude.  
• Willingness and capacity to travel within Ireland. 

 Desirable Competencies 

• Professional qualification in Education or Global Citizenship Education. 
• Experience delivering teacher education. 
• Experience teaching children in primary school. 
• Experience managing Irish Aid grants. 
• Experience of working with a CRM database (e.g., Salesforce). 

Terms  

• This is a part time post (21 hours-a-week) with a 12-month contract initially offered. There is potential for the post to become full time, subject to funding, performance and organisational fit.   
• The salary for this position is placed on Educate Together’s Officer Scale with a starting salary of €35,000 (pro rata). 
• 26 annual leave days (pro rata), plus up to 3 concessionary days (pro rata) in December to facilitate office closure.  
• The role will involve some travel within Ireland.  
• Flexibility to work evenings and weekends is expected with time off in lieu provided.  

Benefits of Working for Educate Together 

• Opportunity to work with a dynamic and effective team of committed colleagues.
• Flexible working, with structured opportunities for hybrid working and a time off in lieu (TOIL) system.
• Salary scales include annual increments (subject to satisfactory performance).
• A matched company contribution of up to 5% of annual salary is available (after probation), where employees choose to join a PRSA pension plan.
• An Employee Assistance Programme to support staff members’ wellbeing.

Location     

Educate Together’s national office is based in Dublin city centre. This role is open to an agreed level of hybrid working in line with the company’s hybrid working policy. In order to engage with school communities some travel within Ireland will be required.  

Applications  

Interested candidates should apply by sending a one-page letter outlining their suitability for this role, along with their CV to recruitment@educatetogether.ie by 9am Monday 7th July 2025. Interviews will take place in-person in the Educate Together offices in Dublin the week commencing Monday 14th July. Educate Together is an equal-opportunity employer and welcomes applications from people with minority identities and/or backgrounds.