College Access Officer (Permanent)

at  Teagasc

Location: Kildalton Agricultural College, Kildalton, Piltown, Co. Kilkenny, Ireland
Advisory/Education
Salary: Agr Development Officer Grade I with a Salary Scale of €40,080 to €76,519
Closing Date: 15/07/2024 12:00 PM
Permanent Full Time

QUALIFICATIONS

• Candidates must have a Level 8 qualification (honours degree) or equivalent as recognised on the National Framework of Qualifications (NFQ) in a relevant field such as education, social sciences, sociology, psychology or a related discipline
• Experience of supporting a range of diverse learners in an inclusive environment with an understanding of those with specific learning difficulties and disabilities
• Relevant post graduate qualification
• A minimum of one years’ experience in learner/disability support role, or within the fields of access, widening participation in education or educational disadvantage in a community

KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS

• Detailed knowledge and skills necessary to facilitate and support the inclusive education of students with special requirements
• Knowledge of facilitating learning and supportive teaching methods
• Excellent understanding of the Irish Education system and Teagasc education structure, policies and procedures.
• Thorough knowledge of QQI Quality Assurance Procedures
• Knowledge of and interest in the land based sector
• Teaching and learning skills
• Knowledge of GDPR
• Strong analysis, problem solving, negotiation and decision making skills
• Computer literate with proficiency in the use of MS Office, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook

Please refer the Job description for details