ART INSTRUCTOR
Candle Community Trust invites applications for the post of Art
Instructor. The successful candidate will work as part of our Training
Programme where educational and developmental programmes are delivered
in a dynamic learning environment in our purpose-built, newly
developed campus.
This post may be offered on a full time or part time basis in
consultation with the successful candidate.
ABOUT CANDLE COMMUNITY TRUST
Candle Community Trust provides educational, developmental, and
therapeutic programmes for young people. We are committed to creating
and delivering a comprehensive best practice service to meet the needs
of young people and their families who experience disadvantage and
marginalisation. Candle aims to provide a context for the physical,
emotional, intellectual, social, and spiritual growth of the person.
Candle is a progressive organisation that has pioneered the
integration of the Trauma Recovery Model, Restorative Practices, and
an Empowerment Model in our approach to working with young people and
their families. This approach aims to address any underlying trauma or
issues presenting and interventions are supported by Candle’s
in-house therapeutic services.
ROLE DESCRIPTION
The Art Instructor will work in the development and delivery of
education and developmental programmes to young people aged **Apply on
the website** years. At Candle we deliver programmes at QQI LEVELS 3,
4 AND 5. It is important that the candidate has the skills and
commitment to work with our target group, to support the personal and
educational development of our learners.
Members of the Education Team are responsible for the training and
development of Learners in accordance with the agreed local training
programme specifications, together with contributing to other aspects
of the programme throughout the day.
We deliver our education programmes in a supportive environment with
small class sizes.
CANDIDATE PROFILE
THE IDEAL CANDIDATE WILL HAVE THE FOLLOWING:
Essential:
* Third level qualification in a relevant area.
* A relevant pedagogical/training or facilitation qualification -
Train the Trainer QQI Level 6 or previous teaching experience.
* Experience of delivering creative educational programmes.
* Competent and confident to deliver educational programmes at
Levels 3, 4 and 5 on the National Framework of Qualifications.
* Knowledge of child protection legislation and associated
procedures; must have up to date child protection training and/or be
willing to complete child protection training in line with Candle’s
Child Protection Policy and Safeguarding Statement.
Other requirements:
* Experience of working with vulnerable and at-risk people.
* Ability to engage with learners, to build and maintain a good
working relationship within a professional setting.
* An ability to effectively and sensitively manage difficult
situations.
* Working creatively and imaginatively with learners in formal and
informal educational and developmental contexts.
* Excellent interpersonal skills and an ability to work effectively
as a team member.
* Sound ethical boundaries.
* A flexible and creative approach.
* I.T. experience and competence.
* An understanding of and commitment to promoting positive mental
health and wellbeing.
WHAT WE OFFER:
* Competitive salary, commensurate with experience (salary scale for
this post is € *, *-
€ *, *)
* Professional development opportunities
* A supportive, vibrant, and progressive work environment
APPLICATION
Please send a cover letter and your CV (max 3 pages) to **Apply on the
website**, with ‘Art Instructor’ in the subject line.
Closing date for receipt of application is **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
NOON ON MONDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH MAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**
Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.
GARDA VETTING APPLIES TO THIS POSITION.
_A PANEL WILL BE FORMED FROM WHICH FUTURE POSITIONS MAY BE FILLED.
CANDLE COMMUNITY TRUST IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES EMPLOYER_
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
