Community Education Facilitator

Job Purpose: This position is initially focusing on the coordination, development and management of pathways programmes to be delivered in MSLETB. The MSLETB FET Pathways Co-ordinator will, as part of a multi-disciplinary team, be responsible, under the direction and guidance of the Area Training Manager/ Director of Further Education & Training and/or the Chief Executive and in cooperation with other MSLETB staff, for the coordination of Pathways activities in respect of the delivery of MSLETB FET programmes and services to learners. The MSLETB FET Pathways Co-ordinator will be required to demonstrate, through their previous experience and knowledge, a clear understanding of delivery of accredited programmes and services available.

QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL • Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role • Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard • A third level qualification of at least National Certificate standard in the field of education or training, youthwork, community development or social science, or a teaching qualification • Employment experience of at least 5 years in adult education or training, adult literacy, youth work or community development • Minimum of 3 years working in Adult or Community Education or training, youthwork or community development. COMPETENCIES

• Leadership Skills • Interpersonal and Communication Skills. • Information Management and Decision Making • Management & Delivery of Results. • Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development. • Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values. Other Requirements

Specific to the Post Due to the large geographical area covered by MSLETB the successful candidate will be required to hold a full driving licence and have access to transport as the posts will involve travel.

KEY ELEMENTS OF THE JOB / DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The duties of the post will include: • Maintain an ethos appropriate to adult learning (& FET) • Promote the development and nurturing of designated projects; • Develop links and key pathways to FET (iVET) from TY and into HE; • Provide assistance and support to new and existing FET (iVET) projects in the form of technical, administrative and educational inputs; • Develop and encourage partnerships and links between the ETB and statutory and other providers; • Support pathway developments within the ETB FET sector; • Initiate, facilitate and coordinate FET programmes and initiatives; • Liaise with colleagues on project development, quality assurance, accreditation and certification issues; • Develop project plans, reports and adhere to funding requirements; • Share good practice from the sector and support the mainstreaming of relevant lessons into national policy and practice; • Monitor initiatives, reporting to the CE/DFET/TC Mgr. on developments and provision. • Acting in a representative capacity if required • Assisting in the management of resources, e.g. financial, premises, materials, personnel, etc as appropriate, and relevant to the needs of the local programme • Keep records and prepare reports and submissions in consultation with the CE/DFET/TC Mgr. as appropriate • Any other duties appropriate to the needs of local schemes as may be assigned by the CE/DFET/TC Mgr. for the effective and efficient management ofresources. The successful candidate will have (initial) responsibility for: • Plan, develop and manage FET (iVET) Pathways – iVET Pathways, TY Pathways, internally within FET and externally to Higher Education • Develop and implement appropriate policies and procedures and ongoing monitoring and reporting structures for MSLETB pathway activities • Liaising with relevant MSLETB staff and services to ensure co-ordinated quality provision • Managing recruitment and referral to these programmes • Working with key stakeholders to support the roll out of Initiative (and any other relevant initiatives that may come on stream) • Supporting, developing, and managing the coordination of projects • Ensuring tutors are fully briefed on all responsibilities and requirements • Managing the assessment and certification processes and procedures, as per the requirements of the appropriate certifying body • Supporting the development and roll out of quality assurance initiatives • Assisting in the management of resources, e.g. financial, premises, materials, personnel etc as appropriate, relevant to the needs of the programme • Keeping records and preparing reports and submissions at the request of/in consultation with the CE / Director of FET / APO, as appropriate • Maintaining and updating the relevant Management Information Systems, as per MSLETB, SOLAS, ETBI & ESF requirements • Sharing good practice from the sector and supporting the mainstreaming of relevant lessons into national policy and practice • Enhancing own expertise through training, development, and networking with relevant bodies and fora, Represent MSLETB at expos, and career events as required to promote the range of FET Pathways and supports available. • Keep records and statistics and prepare reports, returns and submissions as required, in consultation with the Training Manger/ Director of FET, including reports for SOLAS, DES, FET senior managers and other relevant bodies • Undertake any other duties appropriate to the needs of MSLETB as may be assigned by the Training Manager /Director of FET/ CE.

This job description is not intended to be a comprehensive list of all duties involved and consequently, the post holder may be required to perform other duties as appropriate to the post which may be assigned to him / her from time to time by the CE and to contribute to the development of the post while in the role. Key Competencies: Leadership Skills • Supports, develops, leads and manages staff. • Works as part of a management team, contributing to the formulation and implementation of strategic plans, organisational policies and procedures.

Interpersonal & Communication Skills • Builds and maintains contact with colleagues and other stakeholders to assist in performing roles • Encourages open and constructive discussions around work issues • Treats others with diplomacy, tact, courtesy and respect, even in challenging circumstances • Presents information clearly, concisely and confidently when speaking and in writing

Information Management and Decision Making Skills • Uses previous knowledge and experience in order to guide decisions • Makes sound decisions with a well-reasoned rationale and stands by these • Puts forward solutions to address problems

Management and Delivery of Results • Project Management which involves taking responsibility and accountability for the delivery of agreed objectives • Successfully manages a range of different projects and work activities at the same time • Demonstrates enthusiasm for new developments/changing work practices and strives to implement these changes effectively • Practices and promotes a strong focus on delivering high quality customer service, for internal and external customers

Specialist Knowledge, Expertise and Self Development • Has a clear understanding of the roles, objectives and targets of self and team and how they fit into the work of the unit and Department/Organisation and effectively communicates this to others • Has high levels of expertise and broad Public Sector knowledge relevant to his/her area of work • Focuses on self development, striving to improve performance

Drive and Commitment to Public Service Values • Strives to perform at a high level, investing significant energy to achieve agreed objectives • Demonstrates resilience in the face of challenging circumstances and high demands • Is personally trustworthy and can be relied upon • Ensures that customers are at the heart of all services provided • Upholds high standards of honesty, ethics and integrity The Office The office is a whole-time, 2 year, fixed-term, pensionable position. The normal working week is a 35 hours five-day week basis excluding breaks. The holder of the office shall not engage in any gainful occupation, other than as an officer of MSLETB, to such an extent as to impair the performance of his or her duties as an officer of MSLETB or in any occupation which might conflict with the interests of MSLETB or which might be inconsistent with discharge of his or her duties as a MSLETB Officer.

Probation The successful candidate shall serve a probationary period in accordance with the terms set out in MSL ETB’s Probationary Policy.

Salary The salary shall be fully inclusive and shall be as determined from time to time. Holders of the office shall pay to MSLETB any fees or other monies (other than their inclusive salary) payable to or received by them by virtue of their office or in respect of any services which they are required by or under any enactment to perform. Salary Scale is in accordance with Circular Letter 0017/2025 Salary scale and entry point on this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Education Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy. The current Community Education Facilitator salary scales are as follows: Rate from 01/03/2025

New Entrants Rate from 01/03/2025 €52,683 - €74,735

Annual Leave The annual leave allowance for the position of Community Education Facilitator is 35 days. This allowance is subject to the usual conditions regarding the granting of annual leave in MSLETB, is based on a five-day week and is exclusive of the usual public holidays.

Sick Leave Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent Pay during properly certified sick absence, provided there is no evidence of permanent disability for service, will apply on a pro-rata basis, in accordance with the provisions of relevant legislation and Department circulars.

Location/Base This post will be based in Mayo and the successful candidate will be informed of the specific location/base prior to taking up employment with Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board. Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board reserves the right to assign you to any other location or base that is under the control of Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board, as the need arises. Any change in location or base by Mayo, Sligo and Leitrim Education and Training Board will not be deemed as redeployment as provided for under the Public Service Agreements