Located in the heart of Dublin’s IFSC, National College of Ireland is one of the most progressive and entrepreneurial third level institutions in Ireland as evidenced by its bourgeoning reputation nationally and internationally. The College prides itself on producing graduates of distinction and future leaders who are capable of making a positive societal impact through its offerings in the School of Business, School of Computing, and the Centre for Education and Lifelong Learning.
The Centre for Education and Lifelong Learning offers a range of programmes for education and learning professionals. Our programmes are at the forefront of education and practice innovation in teaching for Further Education, early childhood education, and technology enhanced teaching and learning. For further information on the courses on offer in the Centre, click on the following link.
https://www.ncirl.ie/About/Faculties/Centre-for-Education-and-Lifelong-Learning
The Centre for Education and Lifelong Learning is seeking to compile a panel of:
• Placement Supervisors to supervise, mentor and assess student educators undertaking undergraduate placement in a variety of early childhood settings nationwide.
Please note these roles are part time and require availability during daytime and a means of transport to placement locations.
Placement Supervisors will be recruited on a part-time basis. Students are engaged in placement nationwide so we would welcome applications from a geographical spread. An orientation will be provided to prepare successful candidates for their role as a placement supervisor.
Payment Rate: Placement Supervision rate per student and meeting rates for Programme Team meetings. In addition, travel and subsistence allowances are paid in line with NCI rates.
Reporting to:
Programme Director / Director of the Centre for Education and Lifelong Learning
Key Relationships:
- Senior Placement Tutor
- Placement Coordinator
- Students
- Programme Director
- Director for the Centre of Education and Lifelong Learning
- Faculty
- Placement Supervisors
Key Responsibilities:
- Observe, guide, mentor and assess students’ professional practice.
- Provide professional support to students on their placement.
- Ensure that regular and timely supervision and mentoring of students occur.
- Attend and engage in assessment and team marking meetings.
- Engage in the assessment processes of the programme including constructive oral and written feedback to student educators.
- Undertake the duties of the role in accordance with the requirements of the College Quality Assurance arrangement.
- Prepare a schedule of supervision visits.
- Liaise with the placement setting environment manager/mentor for introduction and planning visits.
General
- Attend and engage in the Programme/Placement Team meetings.
- Meet assigned deadlines.
- Attend and engage in the Centre of Education and Lifelong events, as appropriate.
- Submit pay claims for work undertaken.
- Be willing to travel to the location of the assigned student placement setting.
- Communicate with students and colleagues in a timely and professional manner.
Qualifications & Experience Required:
- Extensive experience in the early childhood education and care sector.
- A Level 9 qualification or higher in the field of education/ECEC
- The means to travel to a placement setting in a given geographical area.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, the ability to work alone and as part of a team, proficient organisational skills, and the capacity to exercise discernment in the assessment of teaching and learning.
- Proficient time management and organisational skills and the capacity to exercise discernment in the assessment of teaching and learning.
- Well-developed skills in relation to supervising, mentoring, and assessing student educator’s professional practice.
Placement Supervisors will be recruited on a part-time basis. Students are engaged in placement nationwide so we would welcome applications from a geographical spread. An orientation will be provided to prepare successful candidates for their role as a placement supervisor.
Payment Rate: Placement Supervision rate per student and meeting rates for Programme Team meetings. In addition, travel and subsistence allowances are paid in line with NCI rates.
Contract: Fixed-term 1 year part-time
The successful applicant will be subject to Garda Vetting and must not have any convictions under the Sex Offenders Act 2001.
Note:
The functions and responsibilities assigned to a Placement Supervisor are based on the current stated role and objectives of the College. These functions and responsibilities may alter in line with any change in the role and objectives of the College.
Application Process:
To apply, please e-mail your cover letter and CV both in PDF format ONLY, quoting reference number: NCI 1036 to recruitment-cdolan@ncirl.ie by 5:00 pm, 26th July 2024.
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In submitting a completed Curriculum Vitae and supporting documentation, candidates are declaring:
- That all the particulars furnished in their application are true and correct without omission and that they are aware of the qualifications and particulars for this position.
- That to the best of their knowledge that there is nothing in relation to their conduct, character or personal background of any nature that would adversely affect the position of trust in which they would be placed by virtue of this appointment.
- Their irrevocable consent to NCI making such enquiries as deemed necessary in respect of their suitability for the post in respect of which their application is made.
- Their acceptance and confirmation of the entitlement of NCI, as appropriate to, reject their application, or to terminate their employment (in the event of a contract of employment having been entered into on foot of this competition) if they have omitted to furnish NCI with any information relevant to their application or their continued employment or where they have made any false statement or misrepresentation relevant to this application or their continuing employment with the College. #
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