The Teachers’ Union of Ireland (TUI) is a public sector trade union affiliated to the ICTU and represents some 20,000 teachers and lecturers engaged in Post-Primary, Further and Higher Education in the Republic of Ireland. It is seeking to fill the following senior position:
It is seeking to fill the following senior position:
Assistant General Secretary
One Permanent Whole-time position and any fixed term vacancy that may arise before the 31st of December 2026.
All positions are subject to a one-year probationary period.
The Position
These are senior industrial relations positions and the persons appointed will have responsibility for industrial relations matters in designated areas within the remit of the TUI.
Reporting to the General Secretary, the key responsibilities will include conducting negotiations at national and local level, representing members at appropriate fora and advising and assisting the Officers and Executive Committee of the Union.
A detailed job description (as well as details of salary and the terms and conditions of employment) and an indicative list of the experience and attributes expected of the successful candidates can be dowloaded by clicking here.
The Rewards
The salary will reflect the significant responsibilities of the posts and will be related to Public Service scales. Appropriate pension arrangements will apply.
pply in the strictest confidence, enclosing a comprehensive C.V., to mgillespie@tui.ie or to General Secretary, Teachers’ Union of Ireland, 73 Orwell Road, Dublin 6, D06 YP89.
Please mark your application “Confidential Assistant General Secretary Application”.
Closing time and date for receipt of applications: 5pm on Thursday 26th February 2026.
Please note that canvassing will disqualify. The TUI is an equal opportunities employer