Job Description and Specification
Job Title: Head of Adult Education
To manage the Down Syndrome Ireland Adult Education programme
To progress and promote further education pathways for adults with Down syndrome within the ETB sector
To advocate for lifelong learning opportunities for adults with Down syndrome
To develop educational programmes and resources for adults with Down syndrome
To engage with stakeholders to continually evaluate and revise existing programmes to better meet the needs of adult learners with Down syndrome
To stay informed on national and international research, to ensure that all programmes follow best practice

Duties to include:
Adult Education
Maintain and develop partnerships with ETBs nationally
Deliver training on course content and methodologies to educators
Maintain and develop partnerships with key stakeholders
Oversee the online DSI academy portal
Higher level education: Promote the integration of adults with Down syndrome in mainstream higher-level education
Awareness
Develop disability awareness-raising materials and campaigns. Provide support and guidance regarding messaging and imagery.
Provide disability awareness training within the further education sector
Promote the inclusion of adults with Down syndrome in the further and higher education sectors
Information provision & dissemination; providing expertise
Preparation of DSI publications, guides and online resources.
Coordinate national School leavers conferences and other webinars and conferences as needed
Provide career guidance to school leavers through publications and website
Management (The role reports directly to the CEO)
Manage the adult education team and stakeholders
Manage the department budget
Report to funders and stakeholders as required

Essential Skills and Attributes:
An acute understanding of the ethos of Down Syndrome Ireland and a passionate belief in the abilities of people with Down syndrome.
A high level of understanding of the further and higher education sector
Strong communication and presentation skills
A background in education with practical teaching experience, ideally at post-primary or adult education stages
Experience developing and delivering training and workshops, both in-person and online
Good level of computer literacy
Closing Date: June 17th 2022

Please forward application letter and CV to our HR manager Mr Willie Lewins
Email: willie@downsyndrome.ie