ADVERT ID 159284

Barbering Instructor

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Daughters of Charity Community Services (DoCCS)

9 Henrietta Street
Dublin
D01 Y1R9
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MAIN DETAILS

Status:
Deactivated
Level:
Higher & Further Education
Date Posted:
Thu Aug 26 2021 15:48:50
Application Closing Date:
Fri Sep 24 2021
Commencement Date:
Mon Sep 27 2021
Status of Post:
Permanent
Number of Vacancies:
1
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POST DETAILS

Title:
Barbering Instructor
Description:
Daughters of Charity Community Services

9 Henrietta Street, Dublin 1.

The Daughters of Charity Community Services (DoCCS), located at 9 Henrietta Street, Dublin 1, is a community-based organisation providing a range of educational, training and social care services for children, young people and adults living in Dublin’s North Inner City. Our services are targeted to individuals and families experiencing socio-economic and educational disadvantage.

St. Vincent’s Community Training Centre of the Daughters of Charity Community Services provides vocational and life skills training to early school leavers under the CDETB Community Training Programme. The courses are designed to enhance the learner’s potential to learn new skills and achieve relevant certification necessary for progression into employment, further training or continued education.

The organisation invites applications from enthusiastic and self-motivated individuals for the position of:

Barbering instructor

The post is an excellent opportunity for someone who wishes to advance the area of barbering within our Training Centre. The ideal candidate will be able to lead training for individuals and deliver the VTCT Level 2 Diploma in Barbering (which is the equivalent of QQI level 4). This position is part of a specialisation within the Training Centre on Hair, Beauty and Barbering. This role will be supported by colleagues within the Hairdressing and Beauty training area with the CTC, as well as the Manager and further supports throughout the organisation. The learners will also receive supports in relation to literacy, numeracy, computers and other programmes developed by the CTC.

The successful applicant will be employed for 5 days per week and within this timeframe must deliver the curriculum to a minimum of 10 learners.

The Barbering role:

Contract: Full time (35 hours per week), permanent following completion of a successful probation period.

Reporting to: Manager of CTC

Salary Range: €31,652 - €56,473 – inclusive of 2 long service increments. Salary will be at point 1 of the scale.

Annual Leave: The annual leave for the position is 23 days, with an additional 2 service days at times set by the organisation. The organisation is also closed on Good Friday and Christmas Eve which is additional leave to annual leave.

Hours and location of Work: The working hours are from 8.30am – 4.30pm Monday to Thursday and 8.30am to 1pm on Friday. The successful candidate will work from our location at 9 Henrietta Street, Dublin 1.

The position is available immediately.

Applicants should possess:

Desirable:

· A train the trainer qualification and a VTCT assessor qualification are necessary for the role and would be an advantage to applicants, however the organisation will organise training for the successful candidate if required.

· Experience in colouring hair would be an advantage.

Essential:

· A minimum of 3 years experience delivering barbering training.

· The ability to work collaboratively with a small team, and the wider CTC and organisation. This is essential as the role involves sharing a teaching and training space and also developing strong links with other internal and external parties, to include work experience placements in Barber Shops, to ensure our learners are provided the best possible support.

· A recognised diploma/trade qualification relating to barbering / hairdressing for men

· An ability to inspire and motivate young people and a passion for the barbering profession and business

· Experience of providing training and support to trainee barbers, specific experience with the 16 to 21 year old age group will be a distinct advantage.

· Experience in customer service and an ability to train learners to an excellent level in relation to same.

· The ability to integrate I.T. based learning, literacy development and other pedagogical skills and approaches.

· Excellent administration skills, as the role requires maintaining records and submission to VTCT and CDETB.

· A trainee-centred approach to the work, with demonstrated experience of this.

· The ability to provide guidance to new and emerging learners, including developing a unique learning plan to for each individual learner.

· The ability to work effectively with CTC staff, learners, external partners, employers and others as appropriate to support the learner engagement on work experience, personal development and progression.

· Excellent communication and listening skills.

· A working knowledge of the key state agencies who work with early school leavers.

· The ability to support the personal development of each learner to develop the skills required to engage and sustain in an employment position in the Barbering industry.

To Apply:

Please submit a completed application form, with a cover letter, to recruitment@doccs.ie. Aislinn Kenny can be contacted at 01-8874122 for queries relating to the position.

The role is subject to Garda Vetting and reference checks.

Closing date for the receipt of completed application forms for the position is Sunday, 27th June. Late applications will not be considered.

The Daughters of Charity Community Services is an Equal Opportunities Employer and we welcome, and strive to have, a diverse workforce
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

  • Application Form

  • Covering Letter
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Applications may be submitted by

  • Email
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Apply To:
9 Henrietta Street
Dublin
D01 Y1R9
County:
Dublin
Postal District:
Dublin 1
018874100

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