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.

Athlone Ballinasloe School Completion Programme operates in 6 primary schools and 1 post primary school in Athlone and in 2 primary schools and 1 post primary school in Ballinasloe. Athlone Ballinasloe SCP is seeking to employ a Project Worker on a fixed term basis commencing September 2025.

Applications are now invited from suitable candidates for the above position (A panel may be formed as part of this process for further positions)

Closing Date: The deadline for returning the completed Job Application Form is Friday 5th September 2025 at 1pm

Applications:

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

Completed Application Forms must be sent by email for the attention of the Project Coordinator to: scp@ccathlone.ie