JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Teacher - Primary
REPORTS TO: Principal
Overview
The post holder is responsible for carrying out professional duties as a teacher within the school in accordance with the terms and conditions of employment and the Board’s policies.
Responsibilities
1. Planning
o Planning and preparing courses and lessons
o Teaching according to the educational needs of the pupils assigned, including setting and marking work
o Assessing, recording and reporting on development, progress and attainment of pupils
2. General
o Promoting the general progress and well-being of pupils and groups assigned
o Providing advice and guidance on educational and social matters, future education and careers
o Making records and reports on pupils’ personal and social needs
o Communicating and consulting with parents
o Co-operating with persons or bodies outside the school as approved by the employing authority and Board of Governors
o Participating in meetings for these purposes
3. Assessment/Reporting
o Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references for pupils
4. Staff Development/Professional Development
o Participating in staff development and performance review when required
o Reviewing teaching methods and programmes of work
o Participating in arrangements for further training and professional development
o Advising and cooperating with the Principal and other teachers on curriculum development, teaching materials, programmes, assessment and pastoral arrangements
5. Discipline/Health and Safety
o Maintaining good order and discipline and safeguarding health and safety
o Participating in meetings related to curriculum, administration or pastoral arrangements
6. Public Examinations
o Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and assessing pupils
o Recording and reporting assessments and supervising during examinations
7. Management/Administration
o Contributing to selection and professional development of other teachers
o Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers
o Participating in curriculum, organisation and pastoral development and management
o Participating in administrative tasks including supervision of support staff and allocation of equipment
o Attending assemblies and registering attendance as required
8. Number of days/Hours of work
o 195 days per year, with up to 190 teaching days
o 1,265 hours per year, excluding time spent preparing and marking outside school premises
o Weekly teaching hours framework with allowances for planning and other duties
o Breaks: at least 30 minutes between 12 noon and 2:00 pm (or 2:30 pm in nursery settings)
9. Staff cover
o Supervising and teaching pupils when a teacher is unavailable, within defined conditions
10. Review and Development
o This job description is a guideline and may be revised; other duties of a similar nature may be assigned
11. Equality
o In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), promote good relations and equality of opportunity and pay regard to equality legislation
Person Specification
Notes to Job Applicants
* You must clearly demonstrate on your application how you meet the essential and desirable criteria; failure to do so may affect shortlisting.
* Shortlisting and assessment will be conducted as described in the criteria.
* Information on the school can be found at the provided website.
Section 1 — Essential Criteria
Section 1 lists essential criteria for qualifications, experience, knowledge and other requirements to be demonstrated on the application form.
* Qualifications/ Professional Membership
o Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland by the closing date
* Experience
o Demonstrable experience of teaching Key Stage 1 and/or Key Stage 2 to achieve positive learning outcomes
o Two years of paid primary teaching experience
o Experience leading a core curriculum area (e.g., Literacy, UICT, Numeracy)
* Knowledge
o Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum
o Knowledge of pastoral care, including promoting positive behaviour and nurturing approaches
o Experience teaching children with Special Educational Needs
o Knowledge of digital classroom tools and use of tablets/mobile technologies to enhance teaching and learning
* Other
o Registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI)
Section 2 — Essential Criteria (Interview/Selection)
The following criteria will be measured during the interview/selection stage.
* Knowledge
o Knowledge of current assessment methods to inform teaching
o Knowledge and understanding of safeguarding and child protection policy/practice
* Skills / Abilities
o Effective teaching and classroom management to inspire and challenge pupils
o Ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment
o Ability to work collaboratively to promote positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the community
o Ability to work as an effective team member and to motivate self and others
* Values Orientation / School Ethos
o Evidence of how your experience reflects the school’s values; school information at the provided site
Section 3 — Desirable Criteria
Desirable criteria may be used to determine a manageable pool of candidates and will be applied as described.
* Qualifications and Experience
o Experience monitoring pupil progress, setting targets and interventions
o Experience teaching with phonic-based approaches
o Experience leading Literacy initiatives
o Experience using social media to promote community engagement
Disclosure of Criminal Background
The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines regulated activity. If appointed to a post involving regulated activity, an Enhanced Disclosure will be required, and the applicant will meet the cost.
Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.
Applicant Guidance Notes
To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here.
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