Vacancies & Appointments
DRAMA & COMMUNICATION EXAMINER POSITION
The Royal Irish Academy of Music is seeking applications from experienced and enthusiastic candidates to join the RIAM Exams panel of Drama & Communication Examiners.
Closing date for applications: 29th September 2025.
Exam sessions are held three times per year: generally, these sessions are Spring (Feb–Mar), Summer (April–June), and Winter (Nov–Dec). The syllabus covers all Drama & Communication Exams material. Examiners will work closely with Chief Examiner and the RIAM Exams admin staff. Applicants are expected to be familiar with the new RIAM Drama & Communication syllabus.
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview. Interviews are scheduled to take place in RIAM, week commencing 20th October. Following successful interview, online and live training will take place. Subject to successful training, candidates will then be invited initially to join the panel of examiners on a probationary contract.
EDUCATION
The ideal candidate will have:
- Strong Drama education background
- Qualifications in drama, literature and or a performance-based subject
- Relevant teaching qualification and or equivalent experience of a wide range of Drama & Communication teaching
- Knowledge of RIAM Exam syllabus and exam system is recommended
- Experience as an actor, performer, director, playwright or other relevant industry experience is welcome.
- Competence as a performer
*Please note: as part of the interview, you may be expected to perform a specific test piece taken from syllabus. You will be sent this in advance of the interview.
CHARACTER AND OTHER ATTRIBUTES
The ideal candidate will have:
- Proficient English (oral and written)
- Excellent time management
- Excellent organisational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills (writing reports, conducting exams, meeting with Exam Centre representatives)
- A positive, lively, continuous and discerning interest in drama & communiction, literature and the performing arts
- Ability to demonstrate a high level of understanding and appreciation of a wide range of literature, theory and dramatic skills in various genres
- Ability to carry out examining in an objective and precise manner and to write legible and constructive reports in support of marks awarded
- Commitment to supporting the progression of skills in Drama & Communication for all ages
- Ability to present themselves in a professional manner
In addition, the successful applicant will be able to adapt to specific situations as they arise in the context of the exam, while adhering to RIAM confidentiality policy.
MUSIC EXAMINER POSITION
The Royal Irish Academy of Music seeks candidates to join the RIAM Exams panel of music examiners. Deadline for applications is Monday 29 September, 2025.
Exam sessions are held three times per year, in the form of both live and digital recorded exams: generally, these sessions are Spring (Feb–Mar), Summer (April–June), and Winter (Nov–Dec). Training and examining work will focus on both digital recorded exams and live exams. Syllabi cover all family of instruments and live exams take place throughout the island of Ireland. Examiners will work closely with senior examiners and the RIAM Exams admin staff.
Applicants will be shortlisted for interview, which will take place on October 22nd, 2025 in the Royal Irish Academy of Music 36–38 Westland Row. Training will take place in November 2025. Subject to successful training, candidates will be invited to join the panel of examiners on a probationary contract.
EDUCATION
The ideal candidate
- Will be a competent musician
- Have a strong music education background
- Broad knowledge of instruments outside of their own area of expertise
- Instrumentalists and vocalists must have a strong basic command of piano (minimum standard grade V) as aural tests are played by the examiner during exams*
- Teaching experience is necessary
- Knowledge of RIAM Exam syllabi and exam system is recommended
*Please note: as part of the interview, you will be expected to perform a specific aural test piece. You will be sent this in advance of the interview.
CHARACTER
The ideal candidate will have
- Proficient English (oral and written)
- Excellent time management
- Excellent organisation skills
- Excellent communication (writing reports, conducting exams, greeting and meeting candidates and Local Centre representatives)
In addition, the successful applicant will be able to adapt to specific situations as they arise in the context of the exam, while adhering to RIAM confidentiality policy.