Vocational Training Instructor

A commitment to living the organisational values of Team work,

Dignity, Justice, Advocacy and Quality

National Learning Network is the training and employment division of the Rehab Group. We have over 50 years’ experience in the area of training for employment or further education and benefit from a hugely experienced multi-disciplinary team of nearly 600 teachers, trainers, programme development officers, psychologists, counsellors and employment support staff.

Vocational Training Instructor

 NLN

Mullingar, Westmeath

Permanent Contract, 36 hours

Job Purpose

The VT Instructor is responsible for the training and development of Learners in accordance with the agreed local training programme specification, together with the day-to-day running and maintenance of all aspects of the training programme. The Instructor assists Learners with additional support needs in exploring their future career and educational direction and in making realistic vocational choices with a view to progressing to higher level further education or employment.

Minimum Education & Skills required

• Third level qualification, preferably within the Education/Training/employment
• A relevant pedagogical/training qualification – Train the Trainer QQI Level 6 as minimum
• A number of years relevant occupational experience of working with learners in educational, guidance and/or developmental contexts
• Experience in delivery of QQI Level 3 & 4 certifications
• Experience in developing and delivering training would be an advantage
• Experience in TQAS and QQI accreditation processes.
• Experience in sourcing work placements
• Experience in working on own initiative with a professional and confident approach.
• Be able to support students in gaining employment and building links with local employers
• Networking skills to build internal and external relationships.

Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Provide systematic training according to specified curricula, with responsibility for the instruction of a number of modules for QQI Levels 3 & 4   
• Facilitate participants in developing the knowledge, skills and confidence necessary to secure progression outcomes  
• Meet key performance indicators in relation to learner placement and progression and achievement of certification targets
• As part of a team liaise appropriately with relevant key stakeholders in maintaining programme allocations. Assist Learners in reviewing previous experiences and exploring future goals, using a range of occupational interest, educational and problem solving techniques
• Source and support work experience placements and instil by example and direct training, proper work attitudes and work behaviours
• Provide learners with adequate and constructive feedback about their progress
• Maintain all records in accordance with both internal and external quality standards and produce reports on same
• Develop curricula and innovative interventions in co-operation with Programme Development Officer, Rehabilitation Psychologist, Manager and Staff

Additional requirements

• Approachable, positive can do attitude
• Experience in working on own initiative with a professional and confident approach.
• Motivation skills with energy & enthusiasm
• Professional and confident approach

Staff Benefits

• Company Pension Scheme
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• 24 days annual leave
• Bike to work scheme
• Tax saver travel scheme
• Income protection

Closing Date:26TH  August 2021 

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These duties and responsibilities are a reflection of the present service requirements and may be subject to review and amendment to meet the changing needs of the services.

The Rehab Group is an equal opportunity employer