Head of Adult Education

Down Syndrome Ireland are seeking applications for Head of Adult Education to join our National  Member Support Team. This is a full time, permanent position based in our National Office Ballymount Road Walkinstown Dublin 12.

Job Description and Specification

Job Title: Head of Adult Education

To manage the Down Syndrome Ireland Adult Education programme

To progress and promote further education pathways for adults with Down syndrome within the ETB sector

To advocate for lifelong learning opportunities for adults with Down syndrome

To develop educational programmes and resources for adults with Down syndrome

To engage with stakeholders to continually evaluate and revise existing programmes to better meet the needs of adult learners with Down syndrome

To stay informed on national and international research, to ensure that all programmes follow best practice

Duties to include:

Adult Education

·       Maintain and develop partnerships with ETBs nationally

·       Deliver training on course content and methodologies to educators

·       Maintain and develop partnerships with key stakeholders

·       Oversee the online DSI academy portal

·       Higher level education: Promote the integration of adults with Down syndrome in mainstream higher-level education

Awareness

·       Develop disability awareness-raising materials and campaigns. Provide support and guidance regarding messaging and imagery.

·       Provide disability awareness training within the further education sector

·       Promote the inclusion of adults with Down syndrome in the further and higher education sectors

Information provision & dissemination; providing expertise

·       Preparation of DSI publications, guides and online resources.

·       Coordinate national School leavers conferences and other webinars and conferences as needed

·       Provide career guidance to school leavers through publications and website

Management (The role reports directly to the CEO)

·       Manage the adult education team and stakeholders

·       Manage the department budget

·       Report to funders and stakeholders as required

Essential Skills and Attributes:

·       An acute understanding of the ethos of Down Syndrome Ireland and a passionate belief in the abilities of people with Down syndrome.

·       A high level of understanding of the further and higher education sector

·       Strong communication and presentation skills

·       A background in education with practical teaching experience, ideally at post-primary or adult education stages

·       Experience developing and delivering training and workshops, both in-person and online

·       Good level of computer literacy

Closing Date:    June 17th 2022

Please forward application letter and CV to our HR manager Mr Willie Lewins

 Email: willie@downsyndrome.ie

Role is currently funded by Solas and will be subject to continuous funding. 

Emails received after the 17^th June 2022 will not be considered.