PROJECT WORKER

(Part-Time Fixed Term Period)

Project Information:

The School Completion Programme is a targeted programme which aims to increase the number of children and young people staying in primary and post primary school and in doing so improve the number that successfully complete the Senior Cycle, or equivalent. The School Completion Programme works with students aged 4-18 years. The focus of the Programme is to work with those who may be at risk of educational disadvantage through early school leaving.

The School Completion Programme aims to impact positively on school:

• Attendance
• Retention
• Participation

The School Completion Programme is a National Programme and action under the Department of Education & Skills (DEIS Programme) – Delivering Equality of Opportunity in School Plan (2017). The Programme provides a range of local targeted interventions in disadvantaged schools and communities designed to support the retention of children and young people in education. The School Completion Programme is funded by Tusla Education Support Service.

School Completion Programme Dun Dealgan operates in four primary schools and three post primary schools in the Greater Dundalk area. SCP Dun Dealgan is seeking to employ a Project Worker in one of our Secondary Schools on a Part-Time Fixed Term basis, (15 hours) initially until 31st August 2025. This may be extended based on continued funding.

Applications are now invited from suitable candidates for the above position. A panel of suitable candidates may be formed for future similar roles within the Project.

Closing Date: The deadline for returning the completed Job Application Form is Wednesday 2nd October at 4pm.

Applications: 

The specific attached Application Form is to be used for the purpose of applying for the job. No other method will be accepted.

Completed Application Forms must be sent by email for the attention of the Project Coordinator to: scpdundealgan@gmail.com