Job Title: Examinations and Assessment Manager (Drama, Film and Theatre Studies)
Employer: State Examinations Commission
County: Nationwide
Closing Date: 3pm, Thursday, 4th June 2026
Starting Salary: €65,783
About the Employer:
The State Examinations Commission (SEC) has responsibility, for the operation of the State Certificate examinations. Its remit includes the development, assessment, accreditation and certification of examinations, including the Leaving Certificate, Leaving Certificate Applied and Junior Cycle examinations.
About the Role:
The SEC now have a vacancy for an Examinations and Assessment Manager (EAM) in the area of Drama, Film and Theatre Studies in its Examinations and Assessment Division. This is an exciting opportunity for a suitably qualified, enthusiastic and committed individual.
Examinations and Assessment Division The Examinations and Assessment Division (EAD) is the professional division of the SEC responsible for ensuring the quality and effective conduct of all of the Commission’s examinations. This involves taking all necessary actions to maintain parity of standards in each subject from year to year and ensuring compliance with the requirements and procedures of the Commission. It involves ensuring that full account is taken of all relevant legislation in areas such as equality, anti-discrimination, special educational needs, etc. The EAD is also responsible for research and development in the organisation.
The EAD comprises the Head of Examinations and Assessment Division (Deputy Chief Inspector level), four Assistant Heads (Assistant Chief Inspector level) and approximately 50 Examinations and Assessment Managers.
The Role The EAM (Drama, Film and Theatre Studies) will report to an Assistant Head of the EAD. Principal Duties and Responsibilities of the Role The Principal Duties and Responsibilities of the Role will include the following:
Acting as EAM for assigned examinations which will include examinations in one or both of the above subjects and which may also include managing examinations in other curricular subjects;
Preparing examination papers and other examination-related material;
Managing the marking of examination papers and other related components in the assigned examinations;
Developing marking schemes and all other relevant documentation to the required standards;
Managing the marking and appeals process in assigned examinations;
Maintaining standards from year to year;
Advising on the appointment of contract staff, as required;
Managing the performance of assigned contract staff, including their training needs, as required;
Providing professional advice to the SEC;
Interacting with school management and staff;
Ensuring the quality and effective conduct of the state examinations;
Representing the SEC in national and international fora.
Please note: The above is a general guide to the key duties and responsibilities of the role and is not an exhaustive description. Other duties and responsibilities appropriate to the role may be assigned from time to time by the relevant line manager.
The Closing Date for this competition is Thursday, 4th of June at 3pm.
We are committed to a policy of equal opportunity and encourage applications under all nine grounds of the Employment Equality Act.
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