Youthreach Resource Person: Work Experience and ESOL

Applications are invited from suitably qualified candidates for the following position:

Youthreach Resource Person 2024-2025

Work Experience and ESOL

Transition Centre Youthreach

Ref: YRRWEE24

Youthreach is an innovative programme launched jointly by the Departments of Education and Enterprise, Trade and Employment for unqualified early school leavers.

The programme requires staff who are flexible, multi-disciplined and experienced. A high degree of motivation and commitment to the person-centred model of training is essential, as is a commitment to working with the target group.

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).

Proposed Timeframe Shortlisting will take place week commencing: 8th July 2024 Interviewing to commence week beginning: 15th July 2024 *All dates are subject to change and are for guidance only

Location of Position: The position will be based initially in transition Centre Youthreach, 10/10A Parnell Square East, Dublin 1.D01 XV65.

Salary: €35,534 - €64,852 (including long service increment) per annum. Successful candidates will be paid at point 01 of the Resource salary scale unless they have previous public sector service at the same grade.

Annual Leave: 35 days per annum.

Hours of Hours: 35 hours per week.

Essential Requirements:

• Relevant qualification and experience in teaching and organising work experience and ESOL programmes.

Desirable Requirements:

• Working knowledge of computer applications

Qualities and Skills: Applicants should have a combination of the following: • Ability to facilitate groups of up to 12 young people in learning situations. • Ability to work with young people with various degrees of ability and motivation. • Ability to draw up and implement a structured yet flexible programme of training and development with and for young people. • Confidence in her/his ability to relate to the target group. • Good communication skills. • Awareness of the challenges faced by disadvantaged communities.

As vocational or practical activities are used as a medium for learning in Youthreach, it is required that staff can combine the above qualities with an ability to facilitate learning using a range of practical skills.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities: The general 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: • Responsibility to the Centre Co-ordinator on a day-to-day basis for the delivery of the programme. • Direct class contact in the order of 20 hours per week. • Development and monitoring of programmes. • Assessment and monitoring of trainee course work. • Conducting interviews. • Administrative duties appropriate to the post. • To deputise when necessary for the Centre Co-ordinator.

Hours of duty will be subject to the exigencies of the post but will be not less than 35 hours per week.

Competencies: Candidates should note that questions relating to the following areas will form part or all of the interview.

Knowledge and understanding of the Youthreach Programme and the particular subject area they will be teaching • The candidate should demonstrate a secure knowledge of both the Youthreach programme and the subject area of the course syllabus they will be teaching. • They should also be fully aware of the specific requirements of the course/syllabus they will be teaching.

Planning and Preparation • The candidate should demonstrate an understanding of: a) How to structure class plans / year plan. b) A variety of teaching methods c) A range of monitoring and assessment methods.

Professional Responsibility (Classroom Management) • The candidate should demonstrate a knowledge and understanding of classroom management techniques. • Understand what is meant by a duty of care to the learners. • Show commitment to their own professional development and training.

Information Handling • The candidate should demonstrate knowledge of how to maintain records on learner progress and attainment.

Interpersonal Skills • The candidate should demonstrate an ability to communicate clearly. • Have an awareness of the diplomacy and sensitivity required when dealing with others (learners/staff/parents) and an appreciation for other people’s opinion.

Terms and Conditions of Appointment • The appointment will be subject to the sanction of the Chief Executive. • Any offer will be subject to the receipt of two satisfactory references. • For the purposes of satisfying the requirements as to health it will be necessary for the successful candidate before they are appointed, to undergo at City of Dublin ETB’s expense, a medical examination by a qualified practitioner nominated by City of Dublin ETB. • External work may not be undertaken without the prior consent of City of Dublin ETB. • The person appointed to the post will be required to contribute to the relevant Superannuation Scheme. • City of Dublin ETB reserves the right to transfer staff as the needs of the organisation dictate. • The appointment will have a probationary period, details of which will be stipulated in the contract of employment.

Declaration: Applicants will be required to declare whether they have previously availed of a Public Service scheme of incentivised early retirement, including schemes not specifically mentioned above. Applicants will also be required to declare any entitlements to a Public Service pension benefit (in payment or preserved) from any other Public Service employment and/or where they have received a payment-in-lieu in respect of service in any Public Service employment.

Referees: Candidates must supply details of two referees on their application form, please note that these referees should have knowledge of you and your work to whom professional reference can be made. One of which should be your current or most recent employer.

Notes: • Please note that it is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all applications are received on time. Any technical difficulties encountered by the sender when forwarding applications are not the responsibility of the City of Dublin ETB. Therefore candidates are strongly advised to submit applications well before the 12 noon deadline on the specified closing date. • Your application will be assessed on the information you submit. Please ensure all sections are completed fully and accurately, giving clear evidence of qualifications, skills and experience. Incomplete applications may not be considered. • City of Dublin ETB may contact the named referees and/or employers for a reference should you be called to interview. • City of Dublin ETB reserves the right to change or withdraw the above post(s) without prior notification.

Latest date for receipt of completed online applications for the above is: 12 noon on Monday 8th July 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.

Please see Information Guide for further details.