Good Shepherd Cork, Bruac Education & Development

Assistant Training Coordinator

Good Shepherd Cork, Education & Development project offers fresh educational opportunities to women who for a variety of reasons are unable to access mainstream education. Our approach is to place an equal emphasis on personal as well as educational development.

The position of Assistant Training Coordinator involves the delivery and coordination of training at Bruac, Good Shepherd Cork. The position includes assisting the manager where necessary in managing and supporting the participants on the Local Training Initiative (LTI) and ensuring participants receive the required training to acquire QQI Level 3 General Learning modules.

This role will comprise 22 hours per week.

Role & Duties:

• Delivery of three General Learning modules at QQI Level 3
• General administrative tasks associated with the design, delivery and evaluation of modules for the LTI.
• Take part in regular meetings with the manager to develop on-going work plans / schedules to ensure smooth management of the project
• Assist in the provision of individual support and evaluation to all course participants
• Liaise with the support team in Good Shepherd Cork to make appropriate referrals
• Coordinate in the development of individual learning plans with learners and facilitate progression to other forms of training, education or employment
• Assist in the production and retention of all project records in accordance with the requirements of the QQI
• Assist in the monitoring, recording and reporting of course participants' attendance on a weekly basis
• Any other duties that may be assigned from time to time or as the programme evolves

Suitable candidates must have the following necessary skills and qualifications:

• A relevant nationally recognised qualification in training and education, social care, SNA or equivalent.
• Knowledge of QQI qualifications and modules.
• Experience in supervision of learners, the co-ordination of training and the ability to work as part of a team.
• Have a high level of general administration and organisational skills
• Be competent in the use of the Microsoft Office Suite along with excellent computer skills.

To apply please submit application form (attached to this advert) along with cover letter outlining your suitability for this post to: Jacqui Jones, Manager, Bruac, Education & Development – jjones@goodshepherdcork.ie

Closing date for application is 5:00pm Thursday 28th August 2025.

Interviews will take place week commencing Monday 01st September 2025.