Adult Literacy Organiser

Duties and Responsibilities

The duties of the post will include, under the direction of the CE / AEO / Director of FET of CMETB and in accordance with the overall plan for the service approved by the Further Education and Training Board;

• Planning, development and management of the Adult Literacy service under the direction of the CE / AEO / Director of FET/Regional Literacy co-ordinator in accordance with the overall plan for the service approved by the local Further Education and Training Board and CMETB
• Management and co-ordination of a range of Adult Literacy programmes to include ESOL, Skills for Work, Adult Literacy, DEIS, Apprentice Support and Co-operation hours programmes.
• Carry out initial screening and outline the tuition options available to students in the Adult Literacy Service
• Carry out initial assessments on potential learners and match one to one students with appropriate adult educators/tutors/classes
• Supporting, developing, and managing tutors and learners.
• Overseeing CIDs for the service and where necessary development of new, innovative programmes to respond to local needs and to honour CID entitlements.
• Liaise with QA in relation to new programmes and documentation for PAC re same.
• Managing and supporting the adult education assessment and certification processes and procedures, as per the requirements of the appropriate certifying body
• Maintaining and updating the relevant Management Information Systems, as per CMETB, Solas, ETBI, ESF & DES requirements, e.g. PLSS, FARR, DCS, QBS, P2P
• Developing service to ensure it supports attainment of targets in Solas strategic performance agreement
• Supporting the development and roll out of quality assurance initiatives including self-evaluation processes.
• Acting as a support, if required, on matters relating to FET in general and adult literacy in particular
• Promoting the literacy service and/or FET through networking, raising awareness, and publicity.
• Enhancing own expertise through training, development, and networking with relevant bodies and fora, e.g. NALA
• Liaising with relevant voluntary and statutory bodies, including the literacy referral networks.
• Liaising with Regional Literacy Co-ordinator in relation to planning and response to needs/gaps identified locally.

Any other duties appropriate to the needs of the local scheme as may be assigned by the CE / AEO / Director of FET for the effective and efficient management of resources.

Experience

Minimum of 2 years working in FET and/or Adult Literacy.

Qualifications

Relevant third level qualification

NALA/WIT National Certificate in Training & Development (Adult Basic Education Management) or equivalent Adult Education Qualification as approved by the Department. An appropriate period of time (5 years) should be allowed to persons unable to access the specific qualifications at this time.

Other Relevant Experience

Education management, Financial Management, Management of Volunteers and Participation in Adult Literacy In-Service Training or other equivalent education/ training experience in adult, youth or community work.

Applicants must have own car and full, clean licence and have access to own transport.

Competencies

The person appointed to this post will be required to show evidence of the following 6 competencies in their application form.

Leadership Potential

·     Is flexible and willing to adapt, positively contributing to the implementation of change

·     Contributes to the development of policies in own area and the broader Department/ Organisation

·     Seeks to understand the implications of taking a particular position on issues and how interdependencies need to be addressed in a logical and consistent way

·     Maximises the contribution of the team, encouraging ownership, providing support and working effectively with others

·     Formulates a perspective on issues considered important and actively contributes across a range of settings

Analysis & Decision Making

·     Is skilled policy analysis and development, challenging the established wisdom and adopting an open-minded approach

·     Quickly gets up to speed in a complex situation, rapidly absorbing all relevant information/data (written and oral)

·     Uses numerical data skilfully to understand and evaluate business issues

·     Identifies key themes and patterns in and across different sources of information, drawing sound and balanced conclusions

·     Sees the logical implications of taking a particular position on an issue

·     Is resourceful and creative, generating original approaches when solving problems and making decisions

Delivery of Results

·     Assumes personal responsibility for and delivers on agreed objectives/ goals

·     Manages and progresses multiple projects and work activities successfully

·     Accurately estimates time parameters for projects and manages own time efficiently, anticipating obstacles and making contingencies for overcoming these

·     Maintains a strong focus on meeting the needs of customers at all times

·     Ensures all outputs are delivered to a high standard and in an efficient manner

·     Use resources effectively, at all times challenging processes to improve efficiencies

Interpersonal & Communication Skills

·     Communicates in a fluent, logical, clear and convincing manner verbally and in writing

·     Is able to listen effectively and develop a two-way dialogue quickly

·     Maintains a strong focus on meeting the needs of internal and external customers

·     Effectively influences others to take action

·     Works to establish mutual understanding to allow for collaborative working

·     Works effectively

Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development

·     Clearly understands the role, objectives and targets and how they fit into the work of the unit and Department/Organisation

·     Develops the expertise necessary to carry out the role to a high standard and shares this with others

·     Is proactive in keeping up to date on issues and key developments that may impact on own area, the Department and/ or wider public service

·     Consistently reviews own performance and sets self-challenging goals and targets

·     Has significant expertise in his/her field that is recognised and utilised by colleagues

Drive & Commitment to Public Service Values

·     Consistently strives to perform at a high level

·     Maintains consistent effort under pressure and is resilient to criticism or setbacks at work

·     Demonstrates high levels of initiative, taking ownership for projects and demonstrating self sufficiency

·     Is personally trustworthy and can be relied upon

·     Places the citizen at the heart of all process and systems

·     Upholds the highest standards of honesty, ethics and integrity