Evaluation Services for School Administrative Support Action Research Project

The Department of Education and Youth (Ireland) is seeking qualified evaluators to conduct an independent assessment of an action research project designed to trial new administrative support roles in schools. The project aims to reduce non-educational workload burdens on school principals and boards of management, allowing them to focus more time on teaching and learning leadership. The evaluation must assess the project's implementation process, outcomes achieved, and overall impact on school operations and principal effectiveness. Qualified tenderers should have experience in educational research, program evaluation, and action research methodologies. The successful contractor will provide comprehensive evaluation findings to support evidence-based decision-making regarding the expansion or modification of administrative support arrangements in Irish schools.