17th November 2025
| Job title: | Official |
|---|---|
| Contract type: | Temporary – Fixed Term (12 months) From 5 January 2026 |
| Department: | Conditions of Employment and Leadership |
| Line manager: | Assistant General Secretary/ Conditions of Employment and Leadership section |
| Hours: | Full time 37 hours per week |
| Working environment: | Normal place of work is Head Office, Parnell Sq., Dublin 1. Remote working is available in line with the terms and conditions of the INTO Head Office remote working policy |
Overview:
The INTO is the largest teachers’ union in Ireland representing 54,000. Members in the Republic and Northern Ireland. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic, responsive and flexible team, committed to achieving INTO objectives especially in the area of direct service to members. This is a position which involves significant responsibility in relation to INTO’s work in dealing with teachers’ conditions of employment.
Initial duties will be in the Conditions of Employment and Leadership section. However, flexibility is a key requirement and the capacity to work across all sections of the office is essential.
Required Competencies:
- A strong academic background and a minimum of five years’ relevant professional experience.
- A comprehensive knowledge of the INTO to drive the delivery of the union’s key priorities.
- A thorough understanding of current educational, industrial relations and school leadership issues.
- Experience and expertise in negotiating and handling complex industrial relations issues.
- A commitment to working effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication, interpersonal and collaborative skills and an ability to build, maintain and influence a wide range of stakeholders.
- High standards of research, policy development, presentation and project management skills.
- Leadership capacity and the ability to assist in supporting and developing a team of people to deliver a reliable and quality service for INTO members.
- Proficient IT and research skills.
- A commitment to continuously develop knowledge and skills.
- A results-driven approach with evidence of being innovative, energetic and flexible in advancing strategy.
- Willingness to work flexibly including when required/requested outside of normal working hours.
- Contribute to the progress of INTO objectives, policies and services.
- Capacity and willingness to work across all departments of the office if so, assigned by the General Secretary.
Application process:
Please submit your letter of application together with CV to bmchale@into.ie no later than 12 noon on Monday, 1 December 2025. A detailed job description including terms and conditions will be available on request.
The Irish National Teachers’ Organisation is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from individuals of all backgrounds.