Job Title
Teacher – Post‑Primary
Reports To
Principal
Professional Duties
* Planning – plan and prepare courses and lessons; teach pupils; assess, record and report on pupil progress.
* General – promote pupil progress and well‑being; provide advice and guidance; maintain communication with parents; cooperate with external bodies; attend relevant meetings.
* Assessment / Reporting – contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references for pupils.
* Staff Development – participate in staff development schemes; review teaching methods; pursue further training; advise on curriculum development, teaching materials and assessment.
* Discipline / Health & Safety – maintain order and discipline; safeguard health and safety of pupils on premises and during authorised activities.
* Public Examinations – prepare pupils for examinations; assess and report on examination results; supervise examination presentations.
* Review & Administration – support teacher recruitment, induction, and assessment; manage administrative tasks and coordination of support staff.
* Working Hours – a full‑time teacher is available for 195 days a year (max 190 teaching days); 1,265 hours per year; observe specified breaks.
* Staff Cover – supervise and teach pupils when another teacher is unavailable, following coverage guidelines.
Additional duties of a similar nature may be assigned from time to time.
Qualifications & Experience
* Recognised teaching qualification for grant‐aid schools in Northern Ireland.
* Honours degree (min 2:2) in English or a cognate high‑academic subject, or a degree with a high academic content in English A‑level.
* Grade C (or higher) in English A‑level (or equivalent).
* Registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland before appointment.
* Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Curriculum, safeguarding, SEND Code of Practice, teaching strategies, ICT use, and current assessment methods.
* Effective classroom management and inclusive learning environment skills.
* Collaborative and motivating behaviour, with a caring, pupil‑centred approach.
Desirable
* Honours degree (min 2:1) in English or a related subject.
* Grade A*–B in English A‑level (or equivalent).
* Qualifications or training for Religious Studies, other GCSE subjects, or additional subjects as required.
* Experience teaching A‑level English or other GCSE subjects.
* Experience facilitating Games programme, extracurricular activities or drama productions.
Disclosure of Criminal Background
An Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background may be required for this role; the applicant will be responsible for its cost, with details sent at the pre‑employment stage.
Equal Opportunities
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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