Job Description
We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 10,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals Job Title: Instructor Fixed term, 12 months, 36 hours. Location: Stillorgan Park Ave, Stillorgan, 25 Wolfe Tone St, North City, Dublin, 1 Job Purpose : The Instructor is responsible for the training and development of Learners in accordance with the agreed local training programme specifications, together with the day-to-day running and maintenance of all aspects of the training programmes The Instructor assists Learners with additional support needs in exploring their future career and educational direction and in making realistic vocational choices with a view to progressing to further education/employment. Minimum Education & Experience required: Third level qualification, preferably within the Education/Training or Social Sciences sector, A relevant pedagogical/training qualification - Train the Trainer QQI Level 6 as a minimum A number of years relevant occupational experience of working with Learners in educational, guidance and/or developmental contexts Experience in QQI certification and accreditation processes Job Duties & Responsibilities To undertake the development and delivery of the NEW DIRECTIONS programme with competence and carry out duties with innovation, flair, imagination in a person-centred training environment. Provide systematic training according to specified curricula; maintain all records required for effective monitoring of the learners' progress; maintaining records of all training in accordance with both internal and external quality standards and producing reports on same, as required. Carry out one-to-one key working; assist the learner in developing his/her person-centred plans, thus supporting the process regarding his/her own personal choices, according to the New Directions ethos and the Training Programme Specification. Use a variety of methodologies to support achievement of the learners' goals for example using Assistive Technologies, Art, Craft, Drama, Music etc. Staff benefits: Company Pension Scheme Paid maternity leave Paid paternity leave 24 days annual leave Bike to work scheme Tax saver travel scheme Income protection Health and Wellbeing programme To be considered for this role you will be redirected to and must complete the application process on our careers page. To start the process click the Continue to Application or Login/Register to apply button below.