Assistant Academic Manager

Job Title: Assistant Academic Manager

Reporting To: Academic Manager

Location: Co. Limerick

Job Type: Fixed - Term 

This role specification is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of the core areas of responsibility and activity. However, within different departments, some responsibilities may be carried out by the relevant line manager and/or a nominee within the department.

Job Summary

To support the Griffith Institute of Language (GIL) Academic Manager in leading and managing all GIL teachers by encouraging, supporting and, challenging teachers to maintain and raise the already high academic standards with a commitment to excellence in education, learner support, and continuous improvement.

Job Responsibilities

General:

• To support the Academic Manager in managing the academic and administrative life of GIL.


• To develop and implement the educational philosophy of the school and to promote a culture of best practice.


• Encourage a positive and inclusive learning environment that reflects the values Griffith institute of Language


• Support the Academic Manager and take on delegated responsibilities during their absence

Teaching and learning:

• Help develop and review curriculum, syllabi, and teaching materials.


• Support teachers with lesson planning, materials, and curriculum delivery.


• Help ensure classes are aligned with CEFR levels and meet the needs of different learner profiles.


• Maintain a positive, proactive team environment among teaching staff.


• Support preparation for English exams (such as TIE, IELTS or Cambridge exams).


• To cover lessons when required to do so.


• Encourage lecturers and the academic team to engage with students through virtual learning platforms and forums (e.g., Moodle).

Admin:

• To complete all administrative tasks required efficiently.


• Assist with student placement testing and class allocation


• Help with inducting new teaching staff and providing ongoing academic support throughout the course.


• To assist the Academic Manager with student class assignment.


• Make sure teachers are up to date with administrative procedures including attendance registers, learning outcomes and progress reports.


• Conduct student and teacher feedback

Minimum Qualifications / Experience Required (in line with TrustEd Ireland requirements)

• CELTA qualification or equivalent


• MA in ELT/TESOL


• A bachelor's degree (NFQ Level 7 or above)


• 3–5+ years' English language teaching experience


• English language competence at CEFR C2 level (or equivalent) if English is not their first language


• Must be legally entitled to work full-time in Ireland for any employer.

About Griffith College Limerick:

Griffith College is a welcoming, ambitious and people-focused institution where the quality of the working environment is shaped as much by the people as by the purpose. Across our campuses in Dublin, Cork and Limerick, colleagues work in supportive teams where professionalism, mutual respect and collaboration are part of everyday life. Founded in 1974, Griffith College is Ireland’s largest independent third-level institution, with a community of over 8,000 students across its campuses. Located on O’Connell Avenue, our Limerick campus is set within a vibrant, urban environment at the heart of the city.

Teams in Limerick are known for their close collaboration, supportive culture and strong sense of community, where colleagues work together with professionalism, mutual respect and shared purpose. We value initiative, encourage ideas, and actively support professional growth. Whether your role is academic, operational or professional services, you will have the opportunity to build a fulfilling career while contributing to an organisation that has real impact on the lives of students from Ireland and across the world, working alongside people who genuinely care about what they do and who they work with.

Our Vision

‘To be recognised among the leading, innovative and socially enterprising of Ireland’s universities’

Why work for Griffith College?

• Competitive salary package


• Access to the College’s pension scheme


• Access to healthcare plans for employees and their families


• Enhanced maternity leave pay

• Flexible working arrangements in line with the College's remote working policy


• Access to ongoing Continuing Professional Development (CPD) programmes, up to Doctorate level


• Subsidised College programmes to support career development and upskilling.


• Opportunities for staff mobility through Erasmus+ and other international mobility programmes

• Mental Health and Wellbeing supports available


• Cycle to Work scheme

• Vibrant, multidisciplinary and multicultural learning environment


• Inclusive and diverse community


• Innovative and agile place to work


• Welcoming environment committed to both learner and staff development


• Staff discounts and offers from a wide range of retailers and service providers


• Preferential accommodation rates during the summer period for staff, and for friends and family of staff at Griffith Rooms in Dublin.


• Year-round staff social and wellbeing events, including BBQs, coffee mornings, wellness talks, EDI events, and more

This job description is not to be regarded as exclusive or exhaustive. It is intended as an outline of proposed areas of activity and will be amended in the light of the changing environment within the Faculty and the College.

Griffith College is an equal opportunities employer. Candidates must be eligible to work full-time for any employer in Ireland.