Location: Ballyhaise Agricultural College, Teagasc, Ballyhaise, Co Cavan, H12 E392
Advisory/Education
Salary: Agr Development Officer Grade I with a Salary Scale of €41,580 to €78,830
Closing Date: 06/06/2025 12:00 PM
Permanent and/or Temporary Panel

QUALIFICATIONS

• Applicants must hold a Level 8 Degree, as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications, in Agriculture Science or equivalent.
• Relevant post graduate qualification.

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Strong IT skills.
• Strong communication and experience. collaborating with stakeholders.
• Excellent organisational skills.
• Team work and leadership abilities.
• Quality and customer service focus.
• Practical knowledge of agriculture/related areas.
• Applicants must stay abreast of current concepts and use effective teaching methods to impart this knowledge to the students.
• Solid understanding and appreciation of the role of Agriculture in the Irish economy.
• Teaching experience.
• Familiarity with Teagasc Cost Control Planner and preparation and interpretation of farm accounts and business plans.
• Familiarity with Teagasc software e.g. NMP Online, Pasture Base etc.
• Good knowledge of Teagasc education system.
• Understanding of QQI quality assurance procedures.

• Deliver education and training programmes at Ballyhaise Agricultural College, including full-time, part time and apprenticeship courses.
• Prepare and deliver high-quality classes, lectures and practicals across a range of agricultural subject areas.
• Coordinate and assess assigned modules or courses within Teagasc’s agricultural education framework.
• Develop and review course content as part of the education team, in consultation with College management.
• Use a variety of teaching methodologies, including group facilitation, blended learning, and practical demonstration.
• Promote the College and its courses through participation in open days, school visits, careers events, and public engagement activities.
• Liaise effectively with students, parents, stakeholders, industry bodies and relevant agencies to support student learning and progression.
• Maintain accurate student records and results using Teagasc’s education management system (Quercus), and prepare files for QQI external verification.
• Keep subject knowledge up to date and engage in relevant role-related training and professional development.
• Support good governance and effective administration by complying with College and Teagasc procedures and policies.
• Contribute to Teagasc’s Quality Customer Service standards through adherence to best practice protocols.
• Ensure the health, safety and welfare of students during all learning activities, in line with the Teagasc Safety Statement.
• Be available to work flexible hours, including occasional evenings or weekends, where required.
• Participate in the Performance Management and Development System (PMDS), including the preparation of a personal development plan.
• Carry out other duties as may be assigned from time to time by College management.
• This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. Job descriptions will be issued with offers of appointment.