Teacher of HE to KS3 Health and Social Care to KS4/KS5

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Teacher – Post‑Primary

REPORTS TO: Principal

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER

TEACHERS’ (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987

Schedule 3 – Regulation 5

1) Exercise of general professional duties

A teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require:

• if he/she is employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school;
• if he/she is employed by a board on terms under which he is not assigned to any one school, under the reasonable direction of that board and of the principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher.

2) Exercise of particular duties

• A teacher employed as a teacher (other than a principal) in a school shall perform, in accordance with any directions which may reasonably be given to him/her by the principal, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.
• A teacher to whom paragraph 1(b) refers shall perform, in accordance with any direction which may reasonably be given to him/her from time to time by the board or by the principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Plan and prepare courses and lessons.
• Teach pupils according to their educational needs, including the setting and marking of work.
• Assess, record and report on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
• Promote the general progress and well‑being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to him/her.
• Provide advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers.
• Communicate and consult with the parents of pupils.
• Participate in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above.
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the policies of the employing authority.
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations.
• Co‑ordinate or manage the work of other teachers (where appropriate).
• Contribute to the selection, appointment and professional development of other teachers, including the induction and assessment of probationary teachers.
• Participate in administrative and organisational tasks related to the management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.

QUALIFICATIONS / PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP

• Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant‑aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Hold an honours degree in Home Economics or a related subject such as Nutrition and Food Science or an equivalent qualification prepared to teach Home Economics and Health and Social Care.
• Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post.

EXPERIENCE

• At least one year of experience of delivering Home Economics to GCSE and Health and Social Care to Key Stage 5.
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of pupils.
• Demonstrable experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum, safeguarding, child protection policy, SEND Code of Practice.
• Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies and current assessment methods.
• Effective teaching and classroom management skills, ability to provide an inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community.
• Proven ability to support and challenge pupils to raise achievement.

VALUE ORIENTATION / IDENTIFICATION WITH SCHOOL ETHOS

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the School’s Values/ethos. The School’s Values/ethos are detailed on the school’s website.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

Applicants for posts involving regulated activity must obtain an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate at their own expense. Details will be provided at pre‑employment stage.

APPLICATION NOTES

Please demonstrate how you meet the essential and desirable criteria on your application form by the closing date. Selection will be made on the basis of the essential criteria and, where appropriate, desirable criteria.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.