Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board invites applications for the

Youthreach Resource Person ICT & Maths (35hrs) required for Arklow FETC , Fernhill Plaza, Wexford Rd, Arklow Y14 AV27 - KWNT4926/Jul 2025

which may arise in School Session 2025-2026. Initial location, duration and provisional hours of work are listed above and may be subject to change. Should more vacancies arise posts may be filled from subject panels created as a result of this recruitment process.

Remuneration:

The remuneration offered is the Youthreach Resource scale as determined by the regulations of the Department of Education & Skills.

35hpw is full time anything less is pro rata 

Salary: €37,034 per annum (Youthreach Resource Salary Scale – Post 1/1/11 Entrants, Point 1)

Resource Person (New Entrants)
37,034 – 38,691 – 39,991 – 41,819 – 43,995 – 46,175 – 48,365 – 50,555 – 52,802 – 55,133 – 57,512 – 59,924 – 62,510 – LSI 1 64,658 – LSI 2 66,810

Salary will be paid in accordance with such rates as may be authorised by the Minister for Education from time to time for Youthreach Resource Person. Entry point to this scale will be determined in accordance with Circulars issued by the Department of Education. Rate of remuneration may be adjusted from time to time in line with Government Policy.

For persons entering a recruitment grade for the first time, starting pay will be at the minimum of the new reduced scale and is not negotiable.

Annual Leave:

35 days full time pro rata is hrs are less than 35hpw

• This is a Permanent Post / Fixed Purpose (Check Staff Requistion form ) Permanent unless is it a post to cover an absence 
• All appointments are subject to the approval of Department of Education.
• Garda Vetting is Mandatory
• Qualifications, Salary Scale and Conditions of Service in accordance with the regulations of the Department of Education.
• Appointment is to Kildare and Wicklow Education and Training Board.
• Shortlisting of applicants may take place.
• Canvassing will disqualify.
• Late applications will not be considered.
• KWETB is positive to disability and an equal opportunities employer.

KWETB Recruitment Competitions consist of a number of different stages. 

Applicants must be successful at each stage before passing through to the next stage of the competition.  The stages in our competition process are as follows:

·        Qualifications Assessment

·        Shortlisting

·        Interview

·        Reference Check

·        Medical Check

Offers of employment will only be made to candidates who have been successful at all stages of the competition process.

Applications for this post should be made online before the deadline of 12 noon on Monday ,28th July 2025. If you have any queries, please email recruitment@kwetb.ie or phone :

Kildare Office: Avril Connolly  at 087-7609276 or   Leona Mc Cormack at 087-3938059

Dr. Deirdre Keyes CHIEF EXECUTIVE

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Youthreach is an educational training and work experience programme for young people (aged 16 – 20 years) who have left school early. The aim is to develop the core skills needed for further learning and to prepare young people to progress to further education/training or to employment.

Duties of Youthreach Resource - CL12/03

• Responsibility to the Co-ordinator on a day to day basis for the delivery of the programme.
• Direct class contact in keeping with programme needs as required by the ETB subject to a maximum of 20:40 hours per week.
• Curriculum development and delivery, implementation of certification procedures
• and front line guidance and information
• Maintenance of discipline
• Development and monitoring of programme
• Assessment and monitoring of trainee course work
• Conducting interviews of trainees
• Administrative duties relevant to the post.
• To deputise when necessary for the Centre co-ordinator

Person Specification/Profile: ( See attached Person Specification)

Essential Requirements:

• At least NFQ Level 7 qualification AND a minimum of three years’ experience in a skilled capacity in the appropriate area being advertised. The technical/relevant academic qualifications, enthusiasm and confidence needed to deliver the subject area.
• The skills needed to prepare and deliver enjoyable and effective modules using appropriate learning strategies that provide for the needs of all students in the class; 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.