JOB TITLE: SCP COORDINATOR, EDENDERRY SCHOOL COMPLETION
JOB REFERENCE: ESCP */1
CONTRACT TYPE: Fixed Term Full Time
RESPONSIBLE TO: Local Management Committee
LOCATION: Edenderry, Co. Offaly
HOURS: * hours per week minimum
ANNUAL LEAVE: * days per year
PROJECT INFORMATION
The School Completion Programme (SCP) is a targeted programme which
aims to increase the numbers of children and young people staying in
primary and post primary school and in doing so improve the numbers of
young people who successfully complete the Senior Cycle, or
equivalent. The primary focus of the Programme is to work with those
who may be at risk of educational disadvantage through early school
leaving.
The SCP aims to impact positively on school:
* Attendance
* Participation
* Retention
The SCP is a national programme, and an action under the Department of
Education & Skills DEIS – ‘Delivering Equality of Opportunity in
School’ Plan ( *).
The Programme provides a range of local targeted interventions in
disadvantaged schools and communities designed to support the
retention of children and young people in education.
The SCP is funded by Tusla Education Support Service.
The Edenderry School Completion Programme operates in five primary
schools and one post primary school in the Edenderry area. The
Edenderry School Completion Programme is an independent programme with
responsibility of employment and management undertaken by a Local
Management Committee.
ROLE INFORMATION & KEY DUTIES
The duties of the School Completion Programme Coordinator will include
but are not limited to:
* Coordination, implementation and delivery of the School Completion
Programme plan drawn up in conjunction with the Local Management
Committee
* Identify and respond to the educational welfare needs of targeted
children and young people, in particular those identified as ‘at
risk’ of early school leaving
* Organise and facilitate the provision of in-school, out-of-school,
after school and holiday time supports for identified children and
young people in the primary and post primary schools
* Delivery of direct, one to one and group programmes and
interventions to identified children and young people in the primary
and/or post primary schools
* Engage the target group and support children and young people to
develop knowledge, skills, attitudes and behaviours in the areas of
social and emotional literacy, personal effectiveness, school
readiness and educational achievement to enable them to effectively
participate in the school environment
* Work collaboratively with School Principals, Care Teams, Home
School Community Liaison (HSCL) Coordinators, Educational Welfare
Officers and other professionals using the SCP Intake Framework to
identify children and young people to be targeted for the project and
to plan coordinated interventions as appropriate
* Participate in Attendance, Parental Clinics and Care Team Meetings
in each of the schools within the cluster
* Lead the School Completion Programme project staff team, providing
support and supervision as well as facilitate and coordinate their
supports for children and young people
* Maintain student contact programme for each student engaged.
* Participate in training organised through Tusla
* Prepare the annual retention plan and the annual report
* Monitor and evaluate the quality of the Programme
* Keep a comprehensive report and descriptions of all aspects of the
Programme recording successes, challenges and changes
* Oversee day to day expenditure of the Programme budget and keep
accurate records of payments and receipts and work within the budget
constraints for the Programme
* Reporting to the Chairperson and the SCP Local Management
Committee as required
* Cooperate with Tusla requirements in relation to the evaluation
and audit of the Programme and the collection of data and furnishing
of reports required on a timely basis
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE _(E) = Essential, (D) =
Desirable_
* Education to Degree standard in a relevant area e.g. social care,
education, youth work etc. (note: candidates with a Diploma and with
exceptional, relevant work experience may also be considered in lieu
of degree qualifications) (E)
* A minimum of three-year relevant experience working with
children/young people in a similar role (D)
* A minimum of two years, experience in managing, leading and
supporting a team of staff (E)
* Experience in managing budgets (D)
* Experience in relationship management with local funding agencies
and stakeholder organisations (E)
* Knowledge and experience of Logic Model planning (E)
* Full Irish driving license and access to a car (E)
* Knowledge of early school leaving factors in Ireland (E) and
familiarity with DEIS schools & the School Completion Programme (D)
PERSON SPECIFICATION (ALL ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS)
* Ability to lead and manage a diverse range of staff
* High level of motivation / ability to work on own initiative
* Excellent interpersonal skills, including ability to liaise with a
wide range of contacts and build and maintain effective working
relationships with adults and young people
* Excellent standards of accuracy and attention to detail
* Ability to be proactive, use own initiative and work effectively
within a pressurised environment
* Positive and flexible approach to working as part of a team
* Excellent written communications skills, including ability to
draft summary information and correspondence, excellent report writing
skills
* Ability to implement and follow organisational guidelines and
processes
* Good computer skills, including Word, Excel, Internet, PowerPoint
and social media
ADDITIONAL CONSIDERATIONS FOR THE ROLE
FUNDING: It must be understood that if the funding for the post is
discontinued the post
holder’s contract may be terminated.
MEDICAL: The successful candidate may be required to complete a
medical questionnaire/undergo a pre-employment medical.
GARDA VETTING: As our work involves contact with children and young
people, candidates under consideration for employment will be subject
to Garda Vetting.
REFERENCES: The successful candidate will undergo two reference checks
before commencing employment with the Edenderry School Completion
Programme.
HOURS OF WORK: The Coordinator will be expected to work a minimum of
* hours per week. Please note this position
will require flexibility in relation to working hours. It is expected
that the coordinator will work during and after school hours.
TRAVEL: This post will involve some domestic travel within Ireland and
occasional meetings. Travel and expenses will be paid in accordance
with appropriate national rates.
BASE: The employment base for this post will be Edenderry, Co. Offaly
SALARY: The salary for this position will be based on the of the
Education and training Boards Youth Reach Coordinator Salary Scale.
CLOSING DATE: The deadline for returning completed application forms
_WEDNESDAY **APPLY ON THE WEBSITE**TH DECEMBER AT 5PM_. Completed
application forms must be sent to
*
APPLICATIONS: Applications should be made by way of the SCP JOB
APPLICATION FORM ONLY which accompanies this Job description form.
We need : English (Good)
Type: Permanent
Payment:
Category: Others
