School Completion Programme Coordinator

Post Title: School Completion Programme (SCP) Coordinator

Initial Location: Tuam, Co. Galway

Capacity: Fixed-Term contract to 31st December 2025 (subject to funding)

The School Completion Programme (SCP) is funded by the Department of Education and funding is administered through Tusla Education Support Service (TESS). The SCP aim to have a significant positive impact on levels of pupil retention in primary and second level schools and on the number of pupils who successfully complete the Senior Cycle. The position of Local Coordinator is one that necessitates the development of programmes and provision of support for children and young people who are at risk of early school leaving.

The Co-ordinator will lead the development and implementation of the programme in consultation with TESS, under the direction of the School Completion Programme Local Management Committee and in consultation with the school Principals.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education: Candidates must hold, as a minimum, a QQI level 8 Qualification in Youth Work, Education or other related discipline relevant to the role.

Driving Licence Full clean valid driving licence and access to a car is essential.

Terms of Appointment:

The post is a whole-time temporary fixed term position from date of appointment until 31st December 2025 (subject to funding).

A panel may be formed from which future relevant vacancies may be filled.

Remuneration: €45,164 - €74,054

(including 2 Long Service Increments)

IMPORTANT NOTICE RE: SALARY: As per DES guidelines, new appointees who are entering this grade for the first time will start at the minimum point of the scale.

Incremental credit may only apply, if, immediately prior to appointment, the appointee is already a serving Civil or Public Servant. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government pay policy.

Starting Salary is not subject to negotiation.

Hours of work: A 35-hour week is in operation. Hours may be adjusted from time to time under relevant Public Sector Agreements.

The SCP Coordinator role is a full time post and requires flexibility in working hours over the whole year, i.e. 52 weeks, to provide the appropriate programmes for children and young people in school, after school, during school holiday periods, and in the out of school setting.

Annual leave: The Annual Leave entitlement for this post is 26 days.

Driving Licence: The post holder must hold a full valid driving licence and have full use of a mode of

transportation.

Location: The Co-ordinator post will initially be based in Tuam, Co.Galway but, from time to time, will demand the flexibility to operate from alternative locations across the region as required.

Further information is available in the attached Information Booklet. 

How to Apply: Completed application form must be submitted through the online portal by the deadline of 12 noon, Monday 14th October, 2024.