NPC INCLUSION VOICE AND INFLUENCE OFFICER
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
The salary for this role is € *,**Apply on the
website** per annum.
HOURS: * hours a week (flexibility is required:
some 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.
The contract is for three years fixed term with an initial
probationary period of nine months.
ROLE
To oversee and lead the NPC Inclusion, Voice and Influence service,
ensuring the delivery of quality services which meet the needs of
parents, supporting children in the education sector.
This role will broadly incorporate the following:
* Deliver NPC’s Mission, Vision and Values which influence
improvements in education in Ireland, through coordinating and
delivering projects and activities.
* Gather data and insight from parents and children to help NPC and
other education stakeholders understand the lived experiences of
children and their parents in education with a special focus on
hearing the voice of seldom heard parents and children.
* Plan, deliver and coordinate parent and child voice and
participation activities as required. For example:
* Planning and delivering campaigns, projects and events with
parents and children
* Recruiting parents and children to participate in consultation and
advocacy events.
* Work closely and collaboratively with colleagues inside and
outside of NPC; to ensure participation and voice activities are
delivered successfully.
* Develop and maintain excellent relationships with local partners
and stakeholders, to enable parents and children from all walks of
life to be able to participate in our consultation and participation
activities.
* Attend relevant local, regional and national groups, forums and
networks to support programme delivery, to share best practice and
learn from others in our field.
* Maintain clear and accurate monitoring, evaluation and performance
data for all activities, to demonstrate the impact of our work.
* Produce and contribute to performance reporting.
* Maintain accurate records of parents’ and children’s
participation, regularly evidencing individual progress and the
decisions and services they influence.
* Undertake additional general duties from time to time, as required
by the CEO / Deputy CEO, which are in line with the nature and grade
of this post.
PLEASE SEE JOB DESCRIPTION ATTACHED BELOW.
Applications should be in the form of a letter of application and CV
(max 2 pages) and be emailed to * with
“Inclusion Voice & Influence Officer” 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.
Interviews for those who are shortlisted will be held in the National
Parents Council office.
THE NATIONAL PARENTS COUNCIL IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
