Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board is a statutory local education authority operating under the terms of the Education and Training Boards Act 2013.  The ETB provides mainstream educational programmes to schools and colleges as well as providing a wide range of adult and community programmes.  The ETB’s educational remit extends from Balbriggan in the north of the county to Lucan in the west, to Dun Laoghaire in the south.

Dublin and Dun Laoghaire Education and Training Board (DDLETB) serves the three county council areas of Dún Laoghaire-Rathdown, South Dublin and Fingal and a population of 862,468 people.  The administrative area covered by Dublin and Dún Laoghaire ETB reaches from Balbriggan in north County Dublin, to Dún Laoghaire in south County Dublin and Lucan in west County Dublin.  As a statutory body, DDLETB has responsibility for a wide and varied suite of education and training services including Primary, Post Primary, Further Education and Training (FET) settings and Youth Services.

Post: Carpentry & Joinery Apprenticeship (Phase 4 & 6) Teacher

Relevant qualification and teaching council registration required: Teaching subjects in the related courses include Workshop Practical, Trade Theory, Technical Drawing, Mathematics, Team Leadership and Communications. Applicants may be timetabled for any combination of subjects as required. Preferable experience teaching in an FE/HE setting.

Nature of Contract: 22 Hours per week - Fixed Term

Job Location: Dún Laoghaire Further Education Institute (DFEI)

Conditions: All appointments are subject to assessment, confirmation and approval of academic qualifications as per circular letter 0052/2013, confirmation of Teaching Council registration, confirmation of medical fitness to work.

Remuneration: Is based on relevant teacher salary scales as set out by the Department of Education

Citizenship Requirements: Candidates should note that eligibility to compete for posts is open to citizens of the European Economic Area (EEA) or to non-EEA nationals with a valid work permit. The EEA consists of the Member States of the European Union along with Iceland, Liechtenstein and Norway. Swiss citizens under EU agreement may also apply.

Please visit the link below for updates to these requirements: Coming to Work in Ireland - Workplace Relations Commission

Please note you must advise if a work permit is required by you before commencing employment with Dublin & Dun Laoghaire ETB. This requirement should be notified as soon as possible.

Equality, Diversity & Inclusion

In accordance with ETB’s commitment to equality of opportunity for all job applicants, you are asked to request any reasonable accommodation in sufficient time to ensure you can participate fully in the recruitment process.

Please contact recruitment@ddletb.ie should you require any assistance.

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.

Primary Function: The role of the teacher is to educate in accordance with the Teaching Council’s Code of Professional Conduct for Teachers, to provide learning and support, as appropriate, and to teach the curriculum subject area(s).

Key Tasks:

• To assess students’ learning needs, design and implement programmes of instruction based on these individual needs.

• To engage with the planning, implementation and evaluation of the Curriculum at classroom and college level.

• To maintain a positive and co-operative working relationship with college management, other members of staff, students and the wider college community.

Working Relationships:

Internal

• Principal and college management team.

• Members of the teaching staff

• Other members of the support staff

• The CEO and administrative staff of the ETB

• Students/Apprentices

External

• Local community

• Department of Further and Higher Education, Innovation, Research and Science Teaching Council

• Apprenticeship bodies including SOLAS, the National Apprenticeship Office (NAO) and the Higher Education Authority (HEA)

• Inter-college committees including the Institutes’ Family of Trades (IFOT) and the Institutes of Technology Apprenticeship Committee (ITAC).

Essential Requirements:

• National Craft Certificate in Carpentry & Joinery or equivalent Construction related degree.

• Current Registration with the Teaching Council of Ireland.

• The academic qualifications, enthusiasm and confidence needed to teach the subject area.

• The skills needed to prepare and deliver enjoyable and effective lessons using teaching strategies that provide for the needs of all students in the class;     and to incorporate information technology to enhance teaching and learning.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.

• Ability to communicate effectively with students.

• A professional approach and the ability to work co-operatively and effectively with colleagues to develop professional relationships.

• Continually improve his/her professional knowledge and practice.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Be actively engaged members of his/her profession and the wider community.

Teacher Competency

1. Professional Knowledge (Comprehension of Content and Pedagogy)

2. Professional Practice (Instruction & Classroom Environment, Planning & Preparation)

3. Professional Development

4. Professional Values & Relationships

5. Contribution to the College and Community (Extra-curricular / other competencies)

Further information on these competencies is available in the attached document. In the application form you will be asked to outline, in no more than 200 words, one relevant example of how and where you have displayed each of these competencies. It is therefore recommended that you keep a copy of this job description open while completing your application. (PDF version available to download).