EDUCATION DEVELOPMENT WORKER
Galway Traveller Movement works to level the playing field and
advocate for equality and inclusion in primary, secondary education
for members of the Traveller Community. We wish to recruit a fulltime
education project worker for **Apply on the website** hours per week.
This education project worker will be employed on a fixed term
contract from November **Apply on the website** ? July **Apply on
the website**. The successful candidate will be involved in the
development and implementation of the GTM ?Educate to Empower?
programme promoting Traveller culture and identity, attendance,
participation and retention for young Travellers at Primary and
Secondary level who are at risk of early school leaving.
CRITERIA:
* At least Level 7ordinary degree /8 Level primary degree in
education, youth & community, social science, or a relevant field.
* 3 years work experience in community/education work with the
Traveller community.
* An understanding of the education issues and policies impacting on
the Traveller community.
* The successful applicants will be required to work as part of a
team and have a commitment to working from an anti racist and equality
perspective
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
* Deliver and coordinate activities & interventions for primary and
secondary Traveller students.
* Engage with parents, schools, and key stakeholders.
* Measure equality outcomes for the Traveller community.
* Complete all project tasks to a high standard.
Please download the job description and person specification and
forward you?re CV and a letter of application to **APPLY ON THE
WEBSITE** by FRIDAY THE **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH OF OCTOBER **APPLY
ON THE WEBSITE** AT 5.**APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**PM.
Please clearly state the position that you are applying for in all
correspondence and subject line. INTERVIEWS WILL BE HELD ON THE 4TH OF
NOVEMBER **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**.
_Galway Traveller Movement is a partnership organisation of Travellers
and non Travellers working together to achieve equity and human rights
for the Traveller Community. The Galway Traveller Movement is an equal
opportunities employer. Applications from members of the Traveller
Community with relevant qualifications are especially welcome. This
project is coordinated by the National Traveller Partnership and
funded by the Dept of Children, Equality, Disability, Integration and
Youth._
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
