NPC Education & Training Board Support Officer
The Education & Training Boards (ETB) Support Officer will provide training and support for those parents elected to the sixteen ETBs.
Introduction to NPC
National Parents Council (NPC) is the representative organisation for parents of children in education. NPC was established in 1985, under the Programme for Government, as the representative organisation for parents of children attending primary school and has been extended to cover parents with children in early years in 2017 and in post-primary in 2022. It received statutory recognition in the Education Act 1998.
NPC exists to ensure that all parents are supported and empowered to become effective partners in their children’s education. NPC works to increase the capacity and capability of the education sector, to achieve true partnership and deliver better outcomes for all children.
The ETB Support Officer will provide support for parents on the Education & Training Boards. The ETB Support Officer will help recruit parent nominees to the sixteen ETBs and provide training and support for those parents elected to the ETBs.
Terms & Conditions
The salary for this role is €34,000 per annum (pro rata).
Hours: 17 ½ hours per week (flexibility is required: weekend and evening work may be a feature of this employment).
Reporting to the Services Manager
Place of work: Dublin City Centre location
The contract is for a three-year fixed term with a nine-month probationary period.
Role
The ETB Support Officer role will broadly incorporate the following duties:
* Recruit parent nominees to the ETB Boards nationwide.
* Develop a training programme to support parents in their Board role on the Education and Training Boards.
* Develop materials aimed at supporting parents on the ETB Boards.
* Provide a helpline service for ETB parent nominees on the 16 ETB Boards.
* Prioritise and manage work within own area of responsibility including delegation of tasks as appropriate, monitoring and reviewing of work.
* Engage with third parties to represent the interests of NPC, ensuring professional communications at all times.
* Ensure all policies, procedures and regulatory requirements are fully adhered to in their area of responsibility.
* Be responsible and accountable for the timely and accurate completion of projects and tasks.
* Consistently and regularly review work practices and methodologies within own area of responsibility and apply improvements and efficiencies wherever possible.
* Play an active role in contributing to the overall objectives of NPC both in planning and implementation.
* Continuously develop knowledge and skills to ensure a high level of technical competence within own area of responsibility.
* Share learning & knowledge with other members of staff.
* Other duties that may be assigned from time to time.
Person Specification
The individual should be able to demonstrate the following competencies:
* Communications - Builds rapport by listening and responding to the needs of others. Utilises a persuasive approach to positively influence outcomes.
* Interpersonal Effectiveness - Shows empathy and understanding when dealing with others, utilising tact and diplomacy at all times.
* Planning & Managing Resources - Plans and organises resources, prioritising as required, to meet goals, targets or objectives within agreed timeframes.
* Analysis / Problem Solving - Sources and accurately gathers all relevant information. Conducts an in-depth review, considering issues thoroughly.
* Decision-making / Judgment - Evaluates information available before making decisions, weighing up the pros and cons of various options.
* Team working - Works collaboratively with others to achieve shared goals.
* Commitment to Quality Results - Takes ownership of tasks and is determined to see them through to satisfactory conclusions.
* Customer / Client Focus - Is aware of the service delivery requirements of the organisation and the varying needs of his/her customers or clients.
* Self-Awareness & Development - Reviews own performance regularly and is committed to developing own skills and knowledge base.
* Flexibility & Change Orientation - Is flexible in his/her approach, open to change in work practices.
* Initiative - Actively suggests improvements within area of responsibility.
* Technical Knowledge / know-how - Has the practical, specialised or technical knowledge required to meet the goals and objectives of the role.
Applications should be in the form of a letter of application and CV (max 2 pages) emailed to rwalpole@npc.ie with “ETB Support Officer” in the subject line or by post marked Confidential to Rob Walpole, Deputy CEO, National Parents Council, 12 Marlborough Court, Marlborough Street, Dublin 1, D01 XP86.
Please note that there is no closing date for this campaign. However, the competition may close at short notice dependent on the volume of applications.
Interviews for those who are shortlisted will be held in the National Parents Council office.
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