School Completion Programme (SCP) Coordinator

INITIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:·

Co-ordinate and implement the School Completion Programme plan as drawn up with the Local Management Committee in line with the agreed budget.

·Report and work under the direction of the School Completion Programme Local Management Committee in relation to all aspects of the project

·Provide direct support to the targeted young people as required.

·Organise and facilitate the provision of in-school, out-of-school, after school and holiday time supports for the targeted young people

· Establish and maintain strong links with all relevant agencies

·Ensure the active participation of the other relevant partners

·Provide regular professional supervision to the Project Workers ensuring a high quality of work.

·Participate in training organised through TESS.

·Monitor and evaluate the quality of the programme through completing an Annual Report and Retention Plan to be submitted to TESS.

·Keep a comprehensive report and descriptions of all aspects of the Programme recording successes, failures and changes

·Identify and facilitate, in consultation with the School Completion Programme Local Management Committee, the provision of relevant in-service training for SCP Project Workers.

·Complete quarterly financial returns and annual Financial Compliance Reports to TESS.

·Co-operate with the Department of Education and TESS in relation to the evaluation and audit of the Programme and the collection of data and furnishing of reports required on a timely basis.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

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 driver’s licence and access to a car is essential.

DESIRABLE

·Inniúlacht le dualgais an phoist a chomhlíonadh go héifeachtach trí mheán na Gaeilge / Capacity to discharge the duties of the post through the medium of Irish would be desirable but not essential.

EXPERIENCE

·Previous management experience to include managing staff, budgets and furnishing reports.

·A proven track record of working with young people.

·The ability to work as part of a multi-disciplinary team.

·A good working knowledge of computers.

·An understanding of the Education system and the School Completion Programme.

Terms of Appointment:

The post is a whole-time and permanent. A panel may be formed from which future relevant vacancies may be filled.

Remuneration:

€46,664 - €76,291 (including 2 Long Service Increments)IMPORTANT NOITCE 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.

How to Apply: Completed application form must be submitted through the online portal by the deadline of 12 noon, Tuesday, 8th July 2025.