INTRODUCTION TO NPC
National Parents Council (NPC) is the representative organisation for
parents of children in early, primary and post-primary education. NPC
was established as a charitable organisation in **Apply on the
website**, under the programme for Government, as the representative
organisation for parents of children attending primary school and
NPC's remit was extended to cover parents with children in early years
in * and in post-primary in **Apply on the
website**. NPC received statutory recognition in the Education Act
*.
NPC exists to ensure that all parents are supported and empowered to
become effective partners in their children’s education. NPC works
to increase the capacity and capability of the education sector, to
achieve true partnership and deliver better outcomes for all children.
TERMS & CONDITIONS
SALARY: € *, * per
annum.
HOURS: * Hours a week (Flexibility is required
weekend and evening work will be a feature of this employment).
REPORTING TO: The Advocacy Services Manager.
PLACE OF WORK: Dublin City Centre location, (however nationwide travel
will be required) Car owner and full driving license essential.
Contract is for three years fixed term with an initial probationary
period of nine months.
ROLE
To coordinate and lead the NPC Partnerships Schools Ireland programme,
ensuring the delivery of quality services which meet the needs of
parents, supporting children in the education sector.
Partnership Schools Ireland is a joint initiative between NPC and IPPN
(Irish Primary Principals' Network) and supported by the Department of
Education. It provides an opportunity and framework for teachers,
support staff, pupils, parents and community members to work together
in partnership to support the work of the school for the benefit of
the students.
The role will broadly incorporate the following:
* Increase the number and participation of schools in the project
over the three-year period in line with the projects funding
agreement.
* Facilitation of the training programme to schools
* Develop a clear policy to support the participants of the PSI
(Partnership Schools Ireland) programme
* Provide support through the operation of an Advice and Support
desk / face to face meetings / bi-annual support meetings for all
existing Partnership Schools
* Up skill and support NPC Trainers in the Action Team Partnership
programme
* Professional networking and relationship building
* Consistently and regularly review work practices and methodologies
within own area of responsibility and apply improvements and
efficiencies wherever possible which will feed into programme
evaluation.
* Prioritise and manage work within own area of responsibility
including monthly reports for Advocacy Services Manager and up to date
information for the PSI Advisory committee.
* Play an active role in contributing to the overall objectives of
NPC and IPPN (Irish Primary Principals' Network) both in planning and
implementation of the Partnership Schools Ireland Programme.
* Share learning and knowledge with other members of staff
PLEASE SEE FULL JOB DESCRIPTION & PERSON SPECIFICATION ATTACHED BELOW.
Applications should be in the form of a letter of application and CV
(max 2 pages) and be emailed to **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE** with “NPC
Programme Coordinator - Partnership Schools Ireland” in the subject
line or by post marked CONFIDENTIAL to:
ROB WALPOLE,
Deputy CEO, National Parents Council,
* Marlborough Court,
Marlborough Street,
Dublin 1, D * XP *.
Please note that there is no closing date for this campaign. However,
the competition may close at short notice dependent on the volume of
the applications. NPC advise that you submit your application for this
position as soon as possible.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
