Schools Outreach Coordinator

About Trinity: Trinity is Ireland’s leading university and is ranked 75th in the world (QS World University Rankings 2025). Founded in 1592, the University is steeped in history with a reputation for excellence in education, research, and innovation, which has been inspiring generations of thinkers for over 400 years. Trinity College Dublin- an introductionPost Summary: The postholder will coordinate the design, delivery, and evaluation of education and outreach activities for primary and post-primary school students as part of the SCSS Schools Outreach team.

They will also contribute to the team in areas including student recruitment, communications with teachers, and liaising with and reporting to funders. The SCSS Schools Outreach team (run in conjunction with the Trinity Access Programmes) provides a range of supports and activities for the students and staff in 40 primary and secondary schools. This includes the CodePlus and Bridge to College programmes, CodePlus talks, and other outreach activities. Activities are targeted at schools which either have DEIS status or are located in areas with low rates of progression to further education.

The CodePlus programme aims to promote Computer Science to teenage girls via active, project-based coding workshops and a series of career talks delivered by female tech professionals. Each year, over 200 students take part in coding workshops as part of CodePlus. The Bridge to College programme aims to introduce young students to working and learning in a university environment, raising the students’ aspirations regarding third level education, and helping the students develop the skills and confidence to succeed in this setting. Each year, approximately 370 students take part in Bridge to College. This is a specific purpose contract.

The specific purpose is to coordinate and deliver outreach programmes for Secondary School students, in particular the CodePlus and Bridge to College programmes. This employment is not offered on an indefinite basis as the project is finite. Termination of this contract will occur on completion of the work in which you are engaged in, or in the event of the funding stream being terminated or withdrawn by the funding agency. Post status: Specific Purpose ContractHours of Post: 35 hours per weekSalary:

This appointment will be made on the Administrative 3 Salary Scale (€46,410- €58,086 per annum) at a point in line with current Government pay policy. monthly/weekly payscales. (tcd. ie)How to apply: In order to assist the selection process, applicants should submit a Curriculum Vitae and a Cover Letter (1x A4 page) that specifically address the following points in their application. Applicants should clearly address their experience and how they obtained their knowledge in their application. Illustrate, through past example, their ability to work on their own initiative and resolve problems.

Applicants who do not address the application requirements above in their cover letter will not be considered at the short list stage. Applications must be submitted by the closing date specified through eRecruitment. Any Applications which are still in progress at the closing time on the specified closing date will be cancelled automatically by the system. Please click apply to view the job description for this position. Informal enquiries about this post should be made to Brendan Tangney - tangney@tcd. ieApplication queries about this post, please email the Recruitment Partner at E: recruit@tcd.

ie and include the Competition ID number in the subject heading. At Trinity, we are committed to equality, diversity, and inclusion. Trinity welcomes applications from all individuals, including those applicants with disabilities, those who may have had non-traditional career paths, those who have taken time out for reasons including family or caring responsibilities. We also welcome international applicants including those whom have been displaced due to war. Trinity College Dublin is Ireland’s premier University.

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