Ceramics Craft Tutor – Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) Academy (Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny)
Connexus Recruit is proud to be partnering with Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) on the appointment of a Ceramics Craft Tutor for the DCCI Academy in Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny. This is a hands-on workshop-based role supporting the delivery of a new ATU-accredited 3-year Ceramics programme launching in September 2026.
JOB TITLE:
Ceramics Craft Tutor
LOCATION:
Design & Crafts Council Ireland Academy, Thomastown, Co. Kilkenny
RESPONSIBLE TO:
Head of Craft & Education
OUTLINE OF POST:
Design & Crafts Council Ireland (DCCI) launched a new Academy in early 2023, that will support the growth and development of the design and craft sector moving forward.
The Ceramics Craft Tutor will be required to teach on a range of courses within the subject area to groups of students. To carry out all associated duties in line with the Education, Development Plan; DCCI strategic priorities and the role of tutor practitioner.
In addition, the post is required to take on additional areas of responsibility within the school from the list included in this job description. The responsibility will be reviewed each year as part of the performance development review (PMDS) process.
MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Teaching, Learning & Assessment
1. To deliver high quality teaching on a range of courses in the Ceramics school.
2. To implement curriculum and course development within the area of work, in line with employability standards and the requirements of industry.
3. To support the development of schemes of work (SOW) that are industry focused (where relevant) and (SOW)/materials in line with course aims, objectives, mode of assessment and accreditation.
4. To contribute effectively to teamwork.
5. To work with the course team to review the course and participate in the quality assurance cycle and to complete course reviews and action plans.
6. To attend regular course team meetings and to offer and provide support to team members.
7. To be involved with course moderation/verification.
8. To be flexible in approach to course delivery that will take place outside 9am – 5pm daily.
Supporting Students
1. To represent DCCI when interviewing students and to take part in selection, enrolment and induction programmes.
2. To act as a Course Tutor for designated group of students. To meet students regularly on an individual basis to discuss academic progress and to support students in their choice of progression routes. To deal with those students who are not performing to required standards in line with ATU and DCCI education procedures.
3. To identify students requiring extra support and refer them to the Head of Education.
4. To maintain high standards of student conduct at all times and to act as a role model for the highest industry standards in line with employability standards and practices.
Essential Administration
1. To keep accurate and updated course and student records, including registers, reports, including student assessment and achievement.
2. To provide accurate course and student information as required by ATU and DCCI.
3. To monitor student attendance and timekeeping by ensuring that registers are completed daily.
4. To complete termly reports on students' progress and to write references as required.
General
1. To be aware of the principles of safeguarding children and young people as they apply to the role within DCCI. Actively promote and implement the ATU and DCCI Safeguarding Policy.
2. To be involved in DCCI staff development and training schemes and participate in PDR procedures within ATU and DCCI.
3. To comply with and implement the DCCI Health and Safety policy.
4. To undertake any other reasonable duties and responsibilities as may be required.
5. To undertake CPD as required to develop teaching practice.
Additional duties to be undertaken by Craft Tutor
This list reflects responsibilities needed within Schools, but it is not exhaustive and will be reviewed regularly. The allocation of the duties to staff will be reviewed annually.
1. Support with mentoring new/inexperienced staff.
2. Co-ordination of project/course administration.
3. Co-ordination of some elements of course arrangements, e.g. recruitment, enrolment, exam registration, consistency of quality delivery.
4. Co-ordination of a small group of courses, incl. administration, quality assurance procedures and curriculum development.
5. Co-ordination of pastoral support for a group of students.
6. Co-ordination and development of assignments/ resources for a group of courses.
7. Ensuring the consistency of delivery of a particular subject e.g. transversal skill.
8. Responsibility for a physical resource e.g. workshops, digital suites, etc.
9. Co-ordination of Health and Safety development and monitoring within an area of the school.
PERSON SPECIFICATION:
Qualifications:
• Desired degree, qualified in the relevant subject area.
• Knowledge of assessing learners across a range of courses e.g. for micro credential awards (nationally and internationally).
• Teaching qualification, candidates who do not have this qualification will, as a condition of employment, be required to obtain a teaching qualification, within 2 years of the appointment date.
• Demonstrable transversal skills holding the relevant and or recent project(s) example with a 3-year currency (or by undertaking initial assessments at job interview stage and by achieving the required level within one year of their appointment date as appropriate).
Experience and Knowledge:
• Current relevant (last 2 years) industry experience at a Ceramic studio/workshop.
• Successful experience of designing and delivering learning in relevant teaching/vocational areas. And delivering this within a busy workshop environment.
• Successful teaching/training experience with young people/adults, within the specified curriculum area.
• Understanding of Child and Vulnerable Adult protection (Safeguarding Agenda) and the willingness to increase knowledge.
• A health and safety qualification with demonstrable experience of teaching and learning in an applied learning environment.
Skills and Abilities:
• Demonstrable ability to deliver excellence in teaching and learning.
• Ability to embed transversal skills in practical classes.
• Ability to relate to and motivate students from a variety of backgrounds and ages, and to employ effective teaching strategies.
• IT Skills – use of Microsoft packages, interactive white boards, SharePoint, moodle or equivalent virtual learning environment.
• Good standard of written/verbal communication skills.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Ability to contribute proactively to increase recruitment, retention and achievement whilst maintaining quality standards.
• Self-starter, team player, well-motivated and enthusiastic.
• Commitment to achieving excellence through continuous curriculum and personal development.
Other:
• A satisfactory Garda vetted disclosure at enhanced level.
• Demonstrable commitment to the DCCI's strategic vision and values.
How to apply
Please apply via LinkedIn using the Apply button.
If you experience any issues applying, email your CV to (subject: DCCI | Ceramics Craft Tutor | Thomastown)