Instructor: Carpentry & Joinery

Instructor Post: Carpentry & Joinery Ballyfermot Training Centre (Permanent Post) Ref: NCCJBTC2

City of Dublin Education and Training Board (City of Dublin ETB) was established on 1st July 2013 under the Education and Training Boards Act, 2013. City of Dublin ETB has 3,000 employees and an annual budget of €580m. It is the state education and training authority for Dublin city and serves the area covered by Dublin City Council. This provision is delivered to over 48,000 learners (20,000 full-time and 28,000 part-time) and is supported by a range of services including a psychological service, a curriculum development unit, a buildings maintenance unit and Head Office staff in Ballsbridge. It also has statutory responsibility for supporting the provision, coordination, administration and assessment of youth work services in Dublin city and is the lead partner for Music Generation Dublin City. City of Dublin ETB is also responsible for the national awarding authority for student grants in Ireland, Student Universal Support Ireland (SUSI).

Ballyfermot Training Centre, as part of the City of Dublin ETB is committed to delivering an extensive range of training courses to its clients. These clients include persons entering the labour market for the first time, persons changing career, persons wishing to up-date or acquire new skills, and apprentices. Courses include Apprenticeship Phase 2, Adult Day Courses and Evening Courses.

Please note that a Panel may be formed from which vacancies in this subject area may be filled.

Salary: €44,942 - €71,086 pro rata per annum. Starting pay will be dependent on an applicant’s post-qualification experience. Incremental credit will be applied based on the number of years post-qualification experience up to a maximum of 5 increments. For example, an applicant taking up a position 5 years post qualification experience, will start on point 6 of the scale (€51,252 p/a pro rata). Annual Leave: 25 days per annum for a full-time post. This will be applied pro-rata for successful candidates taking up part-time options. Hours of Work: 35 hour working week (full-time post), finishing at 1.00 pm on Fridays.

Location: The position will be based initially in Ballyfermot Training Centre, Chapelizod Hill Road, Chapelizod, Dublin 20, D20CX93

Function of Position The successful candidate will impart practical skills and relevant theoretical knowledge to instruct learners in Phase 2 Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship.

Essential Requirements:

• Recognised craft qualification on the NFQ / EQF framework in the relevant trade. • Acquired an appropriate level of post qualification experience in the relevant trade. • Have knowledge and understanding of current health & safety legislation within the industry. • Communicate ideas graphically through technical drawing and use a range of mathematical skills and tools in a variety of engineering sectors.

Desirable Requirements:

• Previous training, instructing, or teaching experience is desirable. • Applicants should: o hold or be willing to attend a preparatory training programme to acquire a training qualification. This will be provided to successful candidates as part of the onboarding process. o Be enthusiastic about apprenticeship with strong communication skills and the ability to engage with apprentices. o Have experience of mentoring / assessing apprentices on-the-job would be a distinct advantage however ongoing mentoring will be provided by experienced Instructors on-site.

Key Duties and Responsibilities: The main duties and responsibilities listed below are 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 from time to time and to contribute to the development of the post while in office: • Instruct the trainees in all aspects of domestic and industrial Carpentry & Joinery work. • Communicate ideas graphically through technical drawing and use a range of mathematical skills and tools in a variety of engineering sectors. • Prepare lesson plans, course notes, presentational material and handouts as appropriate. • Schedule, conduct, correct and mark assessment/tests in accordance with the relevant assessment programmes and carry out associated administrative tasks. • Provide appropriate additional instruction and schedule, conduct, correct and mark repeat assessments in accordance with the prescribed referral procedures. • Maintain prescribed course records. • Supervise participants and ensure that correct methods, quality standards and safety procedures are observed. • Supervise participants in respect of their timekeeping, attendance, behaviour and general application of the participants of the course. • Ensure adequate security of tools, equipment, machines and materials located in the training area. • Ensure that equipment and machines are maintained in accordance with the manufacturers recommended maintenance schedule. • Plan and ensure the timely delivery of all course material and non-capital tools and equipment. • Raise requests for the purchase and supply of course material and non-capital tools and equipment. • Ensure that course materials are used in an economical and cost-effective manner. • Use new technology as appropriate, to assist in delivering and administering training. • Prepare and issue progress reports to the employer for their apprentice(s). • Undertake such other duties as may be assigned from time to time, including delivery of training on other courses as appropriate.

Latest date for receipt of completed online applications for the above is: 12 noon on Friday 5th January 2024 Late applications will not be accepted. Shortlisting may take place. Canvassing will disqualify. City of Dublin Education and Training Board is an equal opportunities employer. Click Apply Now to visit our website for more information!