The administrative office at Cullairbaun, Athenry is the operational centre of the Committee. Staff there support schools and centres across the county and answer public enquiries about courses, grants, transport and employment.
Leadership and education
The Chief Executive Officer leads the organisation and reports to the Committee. Education officers work with school leaders on curriculum, enrolment, standards and school planning. They also manage relationships with the Department of Education and other public bodies.
Finance and personnel
The finance team manages budgets, payroll, accounts and procurement within public sector rules. The personnel team handles recruitment, contracts, staff records and workplace relations. Both teams support school and centre managers with day to day queries.
Adult learning and learner support
The Adult Education Officer coordinates adult and community education, literacy and related programmes. Guidance staff, learner support workers and community liaison staff help adults find a course, stay on it and move on to further study or work.
Irish language, youth work and quality
The Irish Language Officer supports schools, learners and community groups who use Irish. The Youth Officer works with youth services and organisations across the county. A quality assurance role supports consistent standards in further education provision.
Contacting a team
If you are not sure which team you need, phone the main office and ask for the relevant service. Staff will direct your query and, where necessary, arrange a call back.
- Main office
- Cullairbaun, Athenry, County Galway. Phone 091 874 260.
- Grants and accounts
- Ask for the grants office or the accounts team.
- Personnel
- Ask for the personnel office. Recruitment queries should quote the competition reference.
- Adult learning
- Ask for the adult education office or the relevant literacy scheme.
- Irish language
- Ask for the Irish Language Officer.