We are an independent voluntary organisation providing services and support for people with disabilities and their families for more than 70 years. Our work positively impacts the lives of over 12,000 people with disabilities, equipping them with the confidence, skills, and self-belief to achieve their expressed goals.
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Instructor
Fixed term contract- 12 Months/ Full-time, 36 hours per week
Cootehill Rd, Drumalee, Cavan, H12 F8Y0
Job Purpose
The Instructor is responsible for the training and development of Learners in accordance with the agreed local training programme specifications, together with the day-to-day running and maintenance of all aspects of the training programmes. The Instructor will assist Learners with additional support needs in exploring their future career and educational direction and in making realistic vocational choices with a view to progressing to further education/employment and will be responsible for all aspects of module delivery, co-ordination and facilitation in respect of the Programme.
What we're looking for:
- Third level qualification, preferably within the Education/Training sector
- A relevant pedagogical/training qualification - Train the Trainer QQI Level 6 as a minimum
- Knowledge & experience of QQI programme requirements, assessment procedures and quality assurance processes is required
- A number of years relevant occupational experience of working with learners in educational, guidance and/or developmental contexts
- Experience in working in a mental health related area is an advantage
- Demonstrable experience in the delivery, assessment and quality assurance of QQI-accredited modules is essential
- Experience delivering QQI Level 3 - 6 modules (or equivalent accredited programmes) to adult learners is a requirement
- Excellent facilitation and presentation skills together with excellent interpersonal, communication and organisational skills Experience in working on own initiative with a professional and confident approach
Your Responsibilities
- Assist in the co-ordination, delivery and assessment of QQI modules.
- Provide systematic training according to specified curricula; maintain all records required for effective monitoring of the learners’ progress; maintaining records of all training in accordance with both internal and external quality standards and producing reports on same, as required.
- Mentor learners by example, individual meetings and direct training, to choose the correct timetable, develop and maintain effective work attitudes and behaviours in each learner, and provide learners with adequate and constructive feedback about their progress.
- Develop resources appropriate to each accredited module
- Report to the Centre Manager on all aspects of Programme delivery, learner progress and refer any problems in the field of attendance, health, education, welfare, etc. promptly.
- Perform any other duties within the general requirement of the above specification that may be required from time to time by Centre Manager.
- Perform the role of Instructor under the guidance of the management of National Learning Network and co-operate fully with the centre staff and multi-disciplinary teams and relevant stakeholder such as the local ETB as required.
Closing Date: 11th August, 2026
Salary starting from point 1 € 35,740.34 to point 5 € 43,319.87 depending on experience and qualification.
What we Offer:
- Paid maternity/paternity/adoption leave
- Health and Wellbeing programme
- Financial support for studying and study leave
- Long Service Reward Scheme
- Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
