SEC Recruitment Portal
The recruitment process for the 2027 Home Economics coursework Practical Examiners is now open
All suitably qualified teachers are welcome to apply. Whether you are a returning examiner or looking to join our examining team for the first time, we invite you to submit your application today.
How to Apply
Applications must be submitted through the new SEC Recruitment Portal rather than by email. Please follow the steps below:
Visit the Portal:
Go to secrecruitment.ie
Access Your Account:
All applicants can create an account.
Complete Your Profile:
Follow the instructions in the portal to complete your applicant profile.
Submit Your Application:
Select the relevant examiner recruitment campaign, complete the application and submit it online.
Please see the separately attached “SEC Portal How to Apply” document, which provides a step-by-step guide for new applicants using the new online recruitment portal.
Support with the New Online Recruitment Portal
As this is the first recruitment campaign being conducted through the SEC’s new online recruitment portal, we are particularly keen to ensure that applicants have a positive experience and receive any assistance they may need.
To support applicants during this initial rollout, an extended dedicated SEC support service will be available on Wednesday 11 November from 4.00 p.m. to 8.00pm.
During these hours, applicants can contact us directly by telephone at 09064 42866, 09064 42862 or by email to Practicals@examinations.ie with any queries relating to the application process. Our team will be happy to answer questions, assist with any difficulties or guide applicants’ step by step through the online application process over the telephone, if required.
As this is the first campaign using the new portal, we would particularly welcome your feedback. We encourage you to contact us directly in the first instance if you have any questions or encounter any difficulties, so that we can provide assistance and address matters as promptly as possible.
We appreciate your cooperation and feedback as we introduce this new service.
Important Dates
Application Window Opens: 11 November 2026 at 9.00am.
Closing Date for Applications: 16 November at 1.00pm.
Should you be appointed, please note that the conference dates are set for 26 November 2026 and 28 November 2026. Further details will issue in due course.
Your experience and expertise are vital to maintaining the quality and integrity of our examination process. We look forward to receiving your application through our new SEC Recruitment Portal.
Written Examiners
The recruitment process for Written Examiners 2026 is now closed. If you are interested in applying for next year please note the application process will reopen in 2027. Should you need any assistance with the process or have any questions, you can contact the Examiner Section team by phone at 090 644 2739, 2472, 2735 or email to examiners@examinations.ie
SC L1 L2 Learning Programmes – Validator Recruitment 2026
The recruitment process for Senior CycleL1/L2 validators 2026 is now closed. Should you need any assistance with the process or have any questions, you can contact the L1/L2 Section team by phone at 090 644 2419, 2797, 2477 or email to SCL1L2@examinations.ie
Superintendents Recruitment 2026
Oral Examiners
The recruitment process for Oral Examiners 2026 is now closed.
Should you need any assistance with the process or have any questions, you can contact the Orals Section team by phone at 090 644 2743, 2748, or email to Orals@examinations.ie
Leaving Certificate Applied Examiners
Should you need any assistance with the process or have any questions, you can contact the LCA Section team by phone at 090 644 2728, 2732, or email to LCA@examinations.ie