Social Sciences Teacher (0.16 FTE)

Actual Salary: €7,040 to €8,000 per annum.

We are currently looking for a Social Sciences Teacher to join OnCampus Ireland, Maynooth. The role will be on a Part-time, fixed term till August 2027.

The Social sciences Teacher is required to:

With appropriate qualifications, teaching experience and academic skills in a higher education context, the successful applicant will contribute to the teaching and learning of students within OnCampus Ireland, Maynooth. with the ultimate goal of securing success for all students, to Achieve More, progressing onto their chosen degree course at the Higher Education/University partner. The following outline of roles and responsibilities may be adjusted according to the needs of the centre and time of the year.

The appointed candidate will teach and assess the required modules on the programme; participate in all College boards and committees as requested and support students in their learning journey at the college. Successful applicants will have the ability to teach students from a variety of countries and cultural backgrounds of different language levels.

Please note that interviews for shortlisted candidates and any potential job offers may be in place before the application end date. We recommend that, if interested in any of the roles, you apply as soon as possible.

Person Specification

Education

• Degree qualified at NFQ level 8 minimum (essential).
• Recognised TEFL certification (CELTA, Trinity TESOL or QQI Certificate in Teaching English as a Second or Other Language (TESOL) - NFQ Level 7 (Special Purpose Award).

Experience

• Teaching experience – 3 years minimum (essential).
• Experience in teaching, assessment and learning support (essential).
• Experience and expertise in programme development (essential)

Skills

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and presentation skills including native speaker fluency in English (essential).
• Competence in the effective use of Information Communications Technologies (ICT) (essential).
• Planning and organisational skills and an ability to take initiative within the curriculum objectives (essential).

Learn more about OnCampus Ireland here OnCampus Ireland | Pathway Programmes to Irish Universities

In particular, you will:

• Treat students with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect.
• Have regard for the need to safeguard students’ well-being, developing and maintaining a full understanding of current procedures.
• Show tolerance of and respect for the rights of others.
• Maintain high standards of attendance and punctuality.
• Help to create and maintain a safe working environment for everyone.

What does Cambridge Education Group do?

Cambridge Education Group is an international education provider that offers a range of services such as Pathway and Pre University Programs, Pre University Education, Preparatory education through foundations and master’s programmes, English Language courses, University application guidance along with creating Internship opportunities.

Why will you love working here?

Whether you work in one of our OnCampus or Managed Campus centres, in CEG Online supporting one of our many partner universities, or as part of one of our central service functions you will find a friendly, fast-paced and supportive work environment created by our diverse range of colleagues.

Employee Values

At Cambridge Education Group we believe that in living our values every single day we Achieve More for everyone around us, and in so doing makes it a great place to work.

Expert – Each individual strives to demonstrate expertise in everything they do, from previous experiences or acquiring new, relevant skills and know-how. We are great at sharing our knowledge to help our students, fellow colleagues and partners Achieve More.

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