Grade VI - Senior Staff Officer (Procurement Department)
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following positions: Grade VI – Senior Staff Officer Head Office: Procurement Department (Permanent) Ref: G6PP242 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: 27th May 2024 Interviewing to commence week beginning: 10th June 2024 *All dates are subject to change and are for guidance only Please see attached correspondence. Details of Position: The position will be based in City of Dublin ETB Head Offices, Pembroke Place, Ballsbridge, Dublin 4, D04 PP46 and will report to the Head of Procurement. Salary: €54,546 - €66,639 including two long service increments) (pro rata). The successful candidate will be place one point one unless they have previous public sector experience. Annual Leave : 27 working days per annum (pro rata). Hours of Work: 35 hours per week. Essential Requirements: • Have obtained at least Grade D3 in five subjects in the Leaving Certificate Examinations (higher, ordinary, applied or vocational preparation) or equivalent or have passed an examination at the appropriate level within QQI qualifications framework which can be assessed as being of a comparable standard to Leaving Certificate or equivalent or higher or have appropriate relevant experience which encompasses equivalent skills and expertise. • Have the requisite knowledge, skills and competencies to carry out the role. • Be capable and competent of fulfilling the role to a high standard. Desirable Requirements: • Minimum of 2 years relevant experience in a procurement role and a detailed knowledge of national and EU public procurement rules and regulations or work experience in a finance, compliance or other relevant corporate governance role which in the opinion of City of Dublin ETB is relevant to the post. • A recognised qualification in public procurement or have undergone comprehensive public procurement training which in the opinion of City of Dublin ETB is relevant to the post or similar experience in Finance or Supply Chain within the public (preferred) or private sector or have a degree equivalent to level 7 or higher on the National Framework of Qualifications in a relevant discipline as may be considered appropriate in the discretion of City of Dublin ETB . • Significant experience in managing staff including but not limited to general staff supervision, team work scheduling, staff development and training. • Excellent administrative and IT Skills. • Have an understanding of the main features and current challenges of public service and regulatory reform. • Ability to use initiative (being self-motivated, flexible, results focused etc.) to prioritise and manage work in a dynamic and pressurised environment. • Proven record as a team-player with a flexible approach demonstrating sound judgement, problem-solving, analytical and decision-making skills. • Demonstrated experience of building and maintaining relationships in face-to-face meetings, verbally and in written communications in a clear and concise manner. 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. 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 submitting 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. • Selection will be by the way of a competitive interview which will focus on the key skills and duties of the role and the competencies associated with roles at this level. Completed online applications should be submitted no later than: 12 noon on Tuesday 28th May 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.
Administrative Deputy Principal
Applications are invited from suitably qualified persons for the following post: Administrative Deputy Principal An Cosán Community Special School (Roll Number: 20572K) Permanent Position (8 staff in total including Principal and Administrative Deputy Principal) Ref: ADP24 An Cosán Community Special School will provide for the needs of students with autism and complex needs with a professional recommendation for a special school, in addition to students with moderate general learning disability and complex needs, with a professional recommendation for a special school, from the beginning of Primary school up to eighteen years of age. An Cosán Community Special School is a child-centred, co-educational, multi denominational, publicly accountable school which strives to provide high quality education for every child attending. The new school will cater for an enrolment of up to 24 students when it is established and, on a phased basis, is expected to grow its capacity to provide up to 60 school places in the short to medium term, pending a new permanent school building being provided. In accordance with Section 22 of the Education Act 1988, and Section 23 of the Education (Amendment) Act 2012, the Principal provides leadership to teachers, other staff and to the pupils and the wider community. The Deputy Principal has overall responsibility, under the direction of Principal, for the day-to-date management of the school. The Deputy Principal will be supported by the Principal, City of Dublin ETB, the National Council for Special Education (NCSE) and the Department of Education. The NCSE will also support the school in developing an appropriate transition arrangement for pupils as they enrol in the school. 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 fulltime 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: 27th May 2024 Interviewing to be scheduled week beginning: 3rd June 2024 *All dates are subject to change and are for guidance only Location: This position will be based in An Cosán CSS, Fitzwilliam Place North, Lower Grangegorman, Dublin 7, D07 PY50. Essential Qualifications & Experience: • Be fully registered with the Teaching Council under Route 1 (Primary), Route 4 (Other) or Route 2 (Post Primary) with Teaching Council. • Applicants must comply with the eligibility criteria for Deputy Principalship as set out in Letter 44/2019 from the Department of Education. • To qualify for appointment, candidates must have a minimum of five year’ whole-time satisfactory teaching service or its equivalent, two of which must be in a recognised primary school within the Republic of Ireland. Desirable Qualifications & Experience: • A post-graduate qualification in Special Education is desirable. • Significant experience with children who have a diagnosis of Autism / Autistic Spectrum Disorders and / or Special Education Needs is desirable. Competencies: The overall roles and responsibilities for this position relate to the four domains of Leadership and Management as specified in Circular Letter 0044/2019. Candidates should note that questions relating to the following key roles will form part or all of the interview: Leading learning and teaching • Promote a culture of reflection, improvement, collaboration, innovation and creativity in learning, teaching and assessment. • Foster a commitment to inclusion, equality of opportunity and the holistic development of each pupil. • Manage the planning and implementation of the school curriculum. • Foster teacher professional learning that enriches teachers’ and pupils’ learning. Managing the organisation • Create and maintain a positive school culture and a safe, healthy and purposeful learning environment, and sustain it through effective communication. • Manage the school’s human, physical and financial resources so as to create and maintain a learning organisation. • Manage challenging and complex situations in a manner that demonstrates equality, fairness and justice. • Develop and implement a system to promote professional responsibility and accountability. Leading school development • Communicate the guiding vision for the school and lead its realisation. • Lead the school’s engagement in a continuous process of self-evaluation. • Build and maintain relationships with parents, with other schools, and with the wider community. • Manage, lead and mediate change to respond to the evolving needs of the school and to changes in education. Developing leadership capacity • Critique their practice as leaders and develop their understanding of effective and sustainable leadership. • Empower staff to take on and carry out leadership roles. • Promote and facilitate the development of pupil participation, pupil leadership and parent participation. • Build professional networks with other school leaders. 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. Latest date for receipt of completed application forms to applications@cdetb.ie is: 12 noon on Monday 27th May 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.
Caretaker
1. NATURE OF POST: Full-time contract - 39 hours per week. 2. SALARY: The Salary attached to this post will be the Caretakers Salary Scale. Salary will be paid in accordance with such rates as may be authorised by the Minister for Education from time to time for Caretakers. 3. HEALTH: Candidate for appointment must be in good health. Prior to appointment, the successful candidate will be required to complete a pre-employment medical and submit a satisfactory certificate of health from a Doctor to be nominated by CMETB. 4. GARDA VETTING: This contract is subject to Garda Vetting and no disclosure of convictions which CMETB considers would render the appointee suitable to work with children / vulnerable persons. Any conviction that, in the opinion of CMETB, renders the appointee unsuitable to work with children / vulnerable persons may give due cause for termination of the Contract of Employment. CMETB reserve the right to have its employees re-vetted every three years or more frequently, if deemed necessary/desirable. Garda Vetting application, and any disclosures that may arise from it, will be treated in the strictest confidence and, as with all personal information, held in compliance with Data Protection legislation. 5. THE DUTIES OF THE CARETAKER WILL INCLUDE BUT ARE NOT LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING, • To act as Caretaker in Breifne College, Cavan, Co. Cavan and undertake the upkeep of all associated buildings and their contents. Preventing as far as possible, any damage to the structure, furniture, fittings and equipment therein. • To act as Caretaker / groundskeeper, responsible for the grounds, to include lawn mowing, planting / weeding and general upkeep of football field, maintaining the grounds in a neat and tidy manner as required. • To be responsible for the opening and closing of all buildings as required and the safe keeping of all keys / fobs / passwords entrusted to you and to ensure that no unauthorised person has any access to any part of the building, grounds or any restricted areas thereof. • As key-holder, the Caretaker must respond to any out-of-hours callouts should the school’s alarm system be activated, as required. • To activate and de-activate the alarm system as required and to respond, as key-holder for out-of-hours callouts as required. • To assist callers to the school, directing them to reception or appropriate area. • Bring to the attention of the Principal / Deputy Principal, any acts of misconduct / vandalism observed. • To carry out assigned cleaning duties to include cleaning windows, emptying indoor and outdoor bins etc and to assist cleaner/s, with indoor work when necessary. • To keep the buildings, furniture and fittings in a clean and working condition. • To ensure all caretaking equipment and products are used and maintained in accordance with manufacturer’s instructions. • To report any defective equipment, breaches in security, accidents / incidents to the Principal without delay. To set up rooms to accommodate general day to day running and for events such as examinations / award ceremonies etc. as requested and required. • To be proficient in the use of all the basic hand powered equipment. • To give such assistance as may be required in connection with the planting, care and maintenance of the carpark, grounds and pathways and to report any maintenance work to be carried out. • To maintain in a clean condition, all glass in doors, windows, etc. • To maintain and clean the general corridors and associated areas on a daily basis. • To maintain and clean classrooms, staff rooms, offices and toilet and changing rooms as per an agreed schedule. • To carry out maintenance, repairs of the school furniture as directed. • To carry out maintenance, repair and upkeep duties, as necessary, including powerhosing, painting, clearing drains, sewer rodding etc • To monitor the heating of the school throughout the year. • To undertake the day-to-day operational checks of the boilers and heating equipment, including the oil boiler and be responsible for the monitoring of the energy output following training in same • Ensure the boiler areas are safe and securely locked. • Monitor the fuel stock levels and oversee, when necessary, the delivery of all fuels. • Take meter readings at source for all services in the school in particular, electric, heat, water. • To co-operate fully with the installation and use of new technology. To manage systems which may be introduced for example, rainwater harvesting systems, on all buildings on site in order to reduce site water charges. • To organise and carry out alarm and fire testing drills, ensuring that all mechanical and electrical devices connected to the alarms, operate as required under fire and maintain records of same. • To exercise economy in the use of fuel and light throughout the building and to monitor and prevent all unauthorised use of same. • To maintain the common areas of the canteen in a clean and tidy manner. • To assist, where required, in accepting delivery, locating, unpacking, and storing of all incoming goods, recording receipts of such deliveries and notifying appropriate receiver/ officer / tutor of the delivery. • To maintain confidentiality at all times in matters relating to working in the school. • To collect and assemble waste for collection and keep waste area in a clean and tidy condition. • To be responsible for carrying out Health and Safety checks including Fire, emergency lighting and to keep accurate and up to date records under the direction of the Principal. • To maintain a safe and clean external environment e.g., gritting, sweeping and litter pick the grounds each morning. • To carry out gritting of the school’s footpaths and carparks and roadways during frost, ice and snow in advance of the school opening. • To ensure that the floors are kept dry as far as possible on wet/damp mornings • To participate in training when necessary. • To maintain a “Log of Issues” document for the school as may be requested from time to time. • To perform any other similar duties, as may be required, and generally carry out such instructions as may, from time to time, be given by the Principal / Deputy Principal, Chief Executive or Director. 6. DUTY HOURS - 39 hours per week. Flexibility may be required. 7. ANNUAL LEAVE: 22 days per annum. The annual leave year runs from 01 April to 31 March. Annual Leave should be booked in advance following consultation with the school Principal. 8. SICK LEAVE: Payment equal to the difference between the normal wages and the National Health Sickness Benefits may be made for a period or periods not exceeding twelve weeks in all, in any one year. This job specification is intended as a guide to the general range of duties and is intended to be neither definitive nor restrictive. It will be reviewed from time to time. SALARY €34,314 per annum / €657.61 per week, less statutory deductions
Youthreach Resource Person
Duties and Responsibilities The individual will bring to the role experience and expertise in the areas of teaching, quality assurance, curriculum design, assessment and accreditation. The duties and responsibilities of the post are ever evolving as the exigencies of the post require. The below outlines some of the more immediate duties and responsibilities but is not an exhaustive list. The successful candidate will: • deputise for the Youthreach Co-ordinator where required; • keep up-to-date with the main curriculum and policy developments (local, national & EU) in the area of youth education, training and development, particularly as they relate to his/her subject specialism; • agree and implement a comprehensive and relevant Campus Development Plan for the Youthreach Programme; • carry out a first-line guidance, information and/or mentoring role as defined through the ETB’s Youthreach Policy and Department of Further and Higher Education, Research, Innovation and Science Guidelines; • lead-up the delivery, review, implementation and evaluation of the Learner Mentoring Initiative on an ongoing basis; • manage the administrative aspects of the LMI in relation to attendance monitoring, scheduling of sessions, follow up with learners/parents and any other related tasks as assigned. • support staff, on an individual and group basis, in performing their respective roles re. the LMI; • facilitate LMI staff group-work sessions / meetings; • co-ordinate the mentoring strand of the LMI across the Campus, acting as mentor to a number of individual learners; • monitor, record and evaluate progress and developments re. the LMI and produce reports as required; • participate fully in the internal evaluation process as set out in the Quality Assurance Support Service and Youthreach Quality Framework; • develop and deliver a number of specific learning programmes/ courses, in line with programme and learner needs. It is envisaged that the LMI resource person will deliver to a maximum of 12 contact hours per week. However where specific campus operational requirements to ensure continuity of programme delivery exist or where the operational requirements of the LMI do not require full contact hours within LMI then the role will be subject to delivery of contact hours up to a maximum of 20 hours per week in line with the standard Youthreach Resource Person Role. Delivery hours in individual campuses will be set and are subject to review on an ongoing basis by the Youthreach Co-Ordinator and are subject to change at any time. • conduct initial, formative and summative assessment of learner’s work in ways that are appropriate • contribute to the development of the ETB’s Health & Safety policies and procedures and implement these in ways that promote the health, safety and welfare of learners, staff and visitors; • produce high quality work-related written reports/documents, as requested by the Youthreach Coordinator; • perform a range of administrative duties relevant to the post, as directed by the Youthreach Coordinator; • participate in relevant training opportunities and use work activities to enhance his/her own professional development, on an on-going basis; • provide locally agreed substitution cover for absent staff and supervise learners as necessary during breaks and at opening and closing of the Campus; • participate in the delivery of a range of extra-curricular activities as necessary to contribute to the smooth operation of the Campus; • perform other job-related tasks, as may be assigned from time to time by Youthreach Co-ordinator; • undertake or oversee any other duties / projects as required and directed by Management from time to time having regard to the changing needs of the FET Division and Sector; • carry out the lawful instructions of the Chief Executive and/or the Director of FET Essential
