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Social Science Researcher (Higher Executive Officer)

The Teaching Council is currently seeking a suitably experienced and qualified person to fill the vacancy of Social Science Researcher (Higher Executive Officer).

The Higher Executive Officer (HEO), Social Science Researcher role is situated within the Policy & Communications section of the Teaching Council and they will report to the Head of Policy & Communications. They will also support the cross functional work of the organisation and its strategic objectives, and advise, interact, and support the Senior Management team and staff at all levels in respect to matters related to their areas of responsibility.

Applications should be made by completing the application form. All sections of the form must be fully completed. Once you complete your application you must email it to recruitment@teachingcouncil.ie.

Your application must be submitted by email no later than 3pm on Friday, 29 August 2025.

Social Science Researcher (Higher Executive Officer): Candidate Information Booklet 

Social Science Researcher (Higher Executive Officer): Application Form

Some benefits of working for the Teaching Council

A graphic showing the benefits of working with the Teaching Council.
  1. Pension
  2. Work Life Balance
  3. Maternity Cover
  4. Training and Development
  5. Onsite Parking
  6. Incremental Salary
  7. Generous Annual Leave

Data Protection Act 2018

The Teaching Council is an equal opportunities employer and all applications for employment will be considered based on merit. The Teaching Council welcomes applications from all suitably qualified candidates irrespective of belief, gender, disability, race, political opinion, age, marital status, sexual orientation, or whether or not they have dependents.

When your application form is received, we create a record in your name, which contains much of the personal information you have supplied. Such information held is subject to the rights and obligations set out in the Data Protection Act 2018 and General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 2018. To make a request under the Data Protection Act 2018 or GDPR 2018, please submit your request in writing to dpo@teachingcouncil.ie. 

Please ensure that you describe the records you seek in the greatest possible detail to enable us to identify the relevant record. Certain items of information, not specific to any individual, are extracted from records for general statistical purposes.