Thurles Community Training Centre provides educational and vocational training programmes and services to early school leavers aged 16-21 years, in Thurles. The courses are designed to support learners to develop key life and work skills and to achieve relevant certification necessary for progression into employment, further education, or training.

The Board of Thurles Community Training Centre invites applications for the position of:

Catering Instructor 

Part-Time Permanent contract (22 Hrs p/w)

Applicants must possess:

• A recognised diploma / trade qualification in Catering & Hospitality area or similar
• Proven experience delivering QQI modules level 3 & VTCT
• At least 1-year relevant work experience in a similar field
• Experience of working with young people aged 16 – 21 years
• A learner centred and flexible approach to training and meeting learner needs
• Good Information Technology Skills
• Excellent communication and teamwork Skills
• An awareness of QQI Level 3 & VTCT related modules and the National Framework of Qualifications

Duties will include:

• To deliver training in modules which, lead to the QQI Level 3 & VTCT awards
• Assessment and monitoring of learner course work in the relevant skills area to QQI Level 3 & VTCT
• Assisting with the planning, development and implementation of CTC programmes and services within a Quality Assurance framework and other duties as appropriate
• To provide a Keyworker support service to learners
• Direct supervision of learners & ability to multitask in the management of the kitchen to provide meals daily to learners

This is a Part-time permanent contract. The salary scale associated with the post is €33,254 to €59,330 pro rata with maximum entry points applicable.

Thurles CTC offers an excellent package including, a contributory pension scheme, leave and training and development opportunities for the successful candidate.

 Applications to include a covering letter with CV should be marked private and confidential and emailed to Fiona Coffey, General Manager, fionacoffey@thurlesctc.ie

Closing date: 30th May 2025. Late applications will not be considered and short listing may apply. Canvassing will disqualify.

Thurles CTC is an equal opportunities employer