Adult Education Service - Swords / Balbriggan AES

Job Summary - Adult Educator

The primary responsibility of the Adult Educator in the Adult Education Service is to improve the skills of adult learners of diverse ages and backgrounds. It also involves the design and delivery of effective programmes which may include delivery of non-accredited programmes and QQI certified programme modules at NFQ level 1-4.

From this recruitment campaign, it is intended to form a panel of qualified staff for future vacancies which may arise in the DDLETB (Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB) Adult Education Service.

Working Conditions:

Salary Grade:                     Adult Educator

Salary Scale:                       €36,034 p.a. - €65,500 p.a. Pro Rata

New appointees to any grade in the ETB sector start at the minimum point of the scale. 

Note: The functions and responsibilities assigned to this position are based on the current stated role and objectives of Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board these may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the ETB. 

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board is an equal opportunity employer.  Recruitment to posts within the ETB is on the basis of qualifications and the ability to carry out the responsibilities of the grade or post. 

Below are the key responsibilities:

• Create and maintain an atmosphere suitable for learning.
• Design, organise and deliver lessons.
• Use mainstream teaching methodologies to meet the learner’s needs.
• Prepare appropriate course materials and activities to meet the specific needs of the learners.
• Identify learners who need additional support and create individual learning plans.
• Offer useful feedback for learner improvement.
• Create a lively and supportive classroom atmosphere to ensure learner’s engagement.
• Document feedback to learners to enable them to self-correct and manage their own lifelong learning.
• Keep records of learner’s attendance and track their progress over the duration of the course. 
• Write an end-of-course report.
• Submit lessons plans and record attendance on a weekly basis.
• Apply a range of assessment techniques suitable to learner groups and NFQ levels.
• Collaborate with other stakeholders to engender a valuable learner experience.
• Participate in all DDLETB quality assurance, programme planning, and programme evaluation processes.
• Participate in DDLETB continuous professional development programmes.
• Participate in relevant communities of practice.

Essential Requirements:

• The technical/relevant academic qualifications, enthusiasm and confidence needed to deliver the subject area. 
• Understand the key principles and philosophy of Adult Education
• The skills needed to prepare and deliver enjoyable and effective modules using appropriate learning strategies that provide for the needs of all learners and to incorporate technology to enhance learning outcomes. 
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• A professional approach and ability to work with colleagues to develop professional relationships.
• Continually improve his/her professional knowledge and practice.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.