Key Relationships

• Director of P-TECH Project Officer
• P-TECH Employer Engagement Manager
• NCI P-TECH Programme Director
• P-TECH Steering Committee
• Industry Partners
• Schools (including school principals, P-TECH coordinators, P-TECH teachers, SNAs and P-TECH students)

Key Responsibilities 

Key roles and responsibilities of the P-TECH School Learning & Support Manager include, but are not limited to:

1. Educational and Learning Support

• Assist in the coordination and delivery of the P-TECH school programme including workshops, supports and provision of materials and procedures as required for the smooth operation of the P-TECH programme in line with good educational practice.
• Assist in the coordination and delivery of mentoring programmes, workplace visits, and work placements for over 200 students to build students’ employability and learning pathways.
• Work closely with the P-TECH Employer Engagement Manager and other team members to ensure smooth delivery of all programme events and activities.
• Support and maintain oversight of key educational technologies including ePortfolio, programme virtual learning site and other P-TECH platforms or technologies that support students’ digital learning.
• Contribute to resource creation, such as student and employer handbooks, promotional materials, and digital content.
• Oversee continuous evaluation of P-TECH learning including programme content, supports, opportunities for improvement in supports for students and teacher learning.

2. School Engagement and Support

• Develop, sustain and nurture relationships with school leadership, teachers, P-TECH coordinators and P-TECH students.
• Support schools in their adoption of the P-TECH model to ensure a consistent experience across all P-TECH schools, including the streamlining of relevant processes. 
• Support schools and students in the P-TECH programme across junior and senior cycle to ensure they are on target to meet key milestones.
• Identify potential issues/blockages and suggest solutions. 
• Understand and respond to the evolving needs of students and schools in the context of educational disadvantage.
• Act as primary contact point for P-TECH schools working proactively to identify needs and opportunities for enhancements.
• Act as key member of P-TECH team, working flexibly to build and support the growth of the initiative.

3. Employer Engagement and Outreach

• Develop and sustain productive relationships with the P-TECH industry partners.
• Facilitate, in collaboration with the P-TECH Employer Engagement Manager, regular joint engagement between schools and industry partners.
• Engage with relevant NEIC initiatives, local education networks, and community organisations to maximise alignment and impact.

4. Communication & Promotion

• Develop written and visual content for internal and external audiences, highlighting success stories and impact.
• Contribute to the delivery of a targeted employer engagement and outreach campaign across social media, email, and events.
• Represent the P-TECH programme at relevant events and meetings.
• Support monitoring and evaluation activities, including surveys and impact reporting

Key Attributes and Competencies

• Strong educational background with track record in designing, delivering and/or supporting learning initiatives. Background in post primary or further education a distinct advantage.
• Strong relationship-builder with a proven ability to engage a wide range of stakeholders, particularly employers and schools.
• Excellent interpersonal, communication, and networking skills.
• Organised and proactive, with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, target-driven environment.
• Solid digital skills including the ability to deliver learning online and/or support learning in a virtual environment.
• Deep commitment to educational equity, social mobility, and inclusive access to opportunity.
• Experience and knowledge of the DEIS programme or similar targeted education interventions.
• Comfortable working with young people, particularly TY and senior cycle students.
• Experience of business development, education partnerships, or CSR/ESG programmes is an advantage.
• Team-oriented, flexible, and responsive to the evolving needs of a dynamic project.

Qualifications and Experience

• Third-level qualification required.
• 3 years teaching experience in post primary or further education  setting
• Strong digital skills (Canva, Word Press, Moodle, MS Office, Teams, etc.).
• Experience working in DEIS schools or in similar education initiatives is a significant asset.

Contract: 5-year Fixed Term 

Salary: Manager Band (€53,836 - €75,508)

Pension: Defined Contribution Pension Scheme.

Probation: Subject to a six-month probationary period.

Location: Based at Mayor Street Lower, International Financial Services Centre, Dublin 1.

Working Hours: Minimum of 35 hours per week (five-day week), with potential evening and weekend work as required.

Annual Leave: The annual leave allowance is 27 days.

National College of Ireland is committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace where all individuals are valued and respected. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds and provide equal opportunities for everyone, regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, disability, sexual orientation, age, religion, or any other protected grounds.

To Apply:

Please apply with a CV and cover letter both in PDF format ONLY, quoting reference number: NCI1018 to: recruitment@ncirl.ie by 5:00 pm, 8th September 2025.

Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to P-TECH School Learning & Support Manager are based on the current stated role and objectives of the College. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the College.

The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001.

The Importance of Confidentiality

We would like to assure you that protecting confidentiality is our number one priority. You can expect that all enquires, applications and all aspects of the proceedings are treated as strictly confidential and are not disclosed to anyone, outside those directly involved in that aspect of the process.

Candidates' Obligations

In submitting a completed Curriculum Vitae and supporting documentation, candidates are declaring:

• That all the particulars furnished in their application are true and correct without omission and that they are aware of the qualifications and particulars for this position.
• That to the best of their knowledge that there is nothing in relation to their conduct, character or personal background of any nature that would adversely affect the position of trust in which they would be placed by virtue of this appointment.
• Their irrevocable consent to NCI making such enquiries as deemed necessary in respect of their suitability for the post in respect of which their application is made.
• Their acceptance and confirmation of the entitlement of NCI, as appropriate to, reject their application, or to terminate their employment (in the event of a contract of employment having been entered into on foot of this competition) if they have omitted to furnish NCI with any information relevant to their application or their continued employment or where they have made any false statement or misrepresentation relevant to this application or their continuing employment with the College. #

Candidates should note that they may be required to submit documentary evidence in support of any particulars given by them in their application for the post.

Data Protection Acts 1988 to 2018 and the Freedom of Information Acts 1997 to 2014 as amended

Data collected for the purposes of recruitment activities

NCI conducts recruitment processes to fill vacancies within the college. When applying for these competitions applicants are asked to submit a range of documents, e.g., a completed application form, CV and/or a personal statement or cover letter. For the purposes of recruitment activities, we will not collect any personal data that we do not need to assess your candidature for a role with us.

Legal Basis for Processing

NCI ’s legal basis for the processing of this data is a combination of individual consent, contractual necessity and legal obligations.

Withdrawal of Consent

Applicants can withdraw their consent for the processing of their personal data at any time by notifying the College. It is important to note that withdrawal of consent prior to the completion of the process will be considered as a withdrawal of the application.

What we do with your data

People who are directly employed by NCI and are based in Ireland process all the personal data collected for both recruitment and HR purposes.

Shortlisting

HR draft up the shortlisting documents and provide the initial screening to determine if a person meets the essential criteria of the competition. A shortlisting panel is generally made up of two senior grade staff members from the relevant department for which the role is being recruited.

Sharing of your data

Where you have been successfully shortlisted for a post, each interview panel member will be furnished with a copy of the relevant information of those who will be attending interview in order that they can review applications in advance of the interview process. All such information will be returned to NCI and shredded following the competition process. Some of the interview panel will be external interviewers, who are not employees of NCI but are engaged for the purpose and are strictly subject to the rules and policies of the College.

Access

Applicants can request and receive access to their data at any time and can request and receive a copy of this data, in electronic/transferable format.

Erasure

Applicants can request the data held be erased. In this case, the application for a position is considered withdrawn.

Rectification

Applicants can have any incorrect information corrected.

Objection / Withdraw

Applications can object to this information being processed and/or can request to withdraw from the application process

Complain

Applicants can make a complaint to our internal Information Governance and Data Protection Officer

NCI Information Governance and Data Protection Officer

National College of Ireland, Mayor Street, IFSC, Dublin 1

Tel (Direct): + 353 1 4498 523 ; Tel (Reception): + 353 1 4498 500

And/or make a complaint to the relevant authority

Data Protection Commission, 21 Fitzwilliam Square South, Dublin 2, D02 RD28

Tel: +353 (0) 761 104 800

National College of Ireland is an equal opportunities employer and is a Member of the Athena SWAN Charter. NCI is committed to serving our diverse community and welcomes applications from underrepresented groups.