Homework Club Co-Ordinator - Galway (Permanent Part Time)
Location: Croí na Gaillimhe, Galway
Salary range: €23,795.20 per annum; paid monthly
Experience: FETAC Level 6/5 Childcare
Closing date: Mon, 04 May 2026
Description:
SVP is a large, national, voluntary organisation with extensive experience of working with a diverse range of people who experience poverty and exclusion. Through its network of volunteers and staff, it is strongly committed to working for social justice and advocates the creation of a more just and caring society. SVP employs people to support volunteers in a variety of settings including housing, community care, shops, administration, and other specialist areas.
The Role:
We are currently looking to recruit a Homework Club Co-Ordinator (Permanent Part Time; 20 hours per week - Monday to Thursday [2.30pm-6.30pm]) to join our Children & Family team in Croí na Gaillimhe Resource Centre, Galway. The post holder will have responsibility for coordinating and developing a community based homework club suitable for the needs of primary and secondary school children living in Direct Provision Hostels and including the involvement of parents. This is a great opportunity to join one of Ireland’s largest voluntary organisations and make a difference in your community.
Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills Required
Education
• Childcare Degree
• Family Support Qualification
• FETAC Level 6/5 Childcare desirable
Experience
• Experience in working in a community development setting.
• Experience of delivering homework classes
• Experience of working with family’s and groups and delivering projects.
• Understanding and valuing of diversity
• Willingness and capacity to work as part of a team
• Good communication skills and competency in English
Skills
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
• Excellent interpersonal skills together with good verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work to deadlines.
• Motivated, Enthusiastic and High energy.
• Flexible approach required in order to deal with wide range of varied tasks
• First Aid
• Children First Training
Knowledge
• Comprehensive knowledge of relevant legislation and regulations e.g. Childcare Act and Children First
• Knowledge of Safeguarding measures which should be put in place.
• Knowledge of afterschool settings.
• Knowledge of Homework Classes
Full job description for this role and list of associated benefits can be found here: Homework Club Co-Ordinator - Job Desctiption 03.2026.pdf
If you meet these requirements and have the desire to join one of Ireland’s best known, trusted, and respected not-for-profit organisations please click 'Apply for this job'.
Appointment is subject to Garda Vetting and satisfactory references. Canvassing will not be accepted and may lead to disqualification. Due to the large volume of applications, we are not in the position to provide individual feedback to candidates who are not shortlisted.
PLEASE NOTE: If you are interested in being considered for this position, please apply as soon as possible as the role may be closed in advance of the date shown above due to high volume of applications.
SVP is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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