JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Teacher - Primary
REPORTS TO: Principal
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER
Regulations
Terms and Conditions of Employment Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987, Schedule 3, Regulation 5:
1. Exercise of general professional duties: A teacher shall carry out professional duties as required, under the reasonable direction of the principal or the employing authority.
2. Exercise of particular duties: Teachers shall perform duties reasonably assigned by the principal or the board, including planning, teaching, assessment, student well-being, and participation in meetings.
Key Responsibilities include:
* Planning and preparing lessons
* Teaching and assessing students
* Promoting student well-being and providing guidance
* Participating in staff development and training
* Maintaining discipline and health and safety standards
* Preparing students for public examinations
* Contributing to school management activities
* Managing workload within specified hours and days
* Providing cover for absent teachers as required
Other duties may be assigned as appropriate. The post-holder is expected to promote equality and good relations in accordance with legislation.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
Notes to Applicants: Demonstrate how you meet each criterion on your application form. Shortlisting will be based on the information provided.
Section 1 - Essential Criteria
* Qualifications: Recognized teaching qualification for Northern Ireland
* Experience: Minimum 5 years supporting diverse learners, including those with SEN; experience with challenging behavior management
* Registration: Registered with GTCNI before starting
Section 2 - Additional Essential Criteria
* Knowledge of NI Curriculum, Safeguarding, SEND Code of Practice, and IT tools
* Skills: Effective teaching, classroom management, collaboration, and problem-solving
* Values: Alignment with school ethos and values
Section 3 - Desirable Criteria
* Additional qualifications like Team Teach, language programmes, monitoring pupil progress, experience in SPiM or special schools, extensive SEN experience
Disclosure of Criminal Background
Enhanced Disclosure required for regulated activity involving children. Candidates will bear the cost.
Applicant Guidance
Guidance notes and benefits information available via provided links. The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
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