Key Stage 1 Teacher - Primary - Permanent - 2 Posts in Annalong

Job Title

Teacher – Primary

Reports To

Principal

Professional Duties

• Planning and preparing courses and lessons.
• Teaching pupils according to their educational needs, including setting and marking work.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ development, progress and attainment.
• Promoting the progress and well‑being of pupils and providing advice and guidance on educational and social matters.
• Communicating with parents and external bodies, participating in meetings.
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments and references for pupils.
• Participating in staff development schemes and performance reviews.
• Reviewing teaching methods and programmes, and cooperating with colleagues on course preparation.
• Maintaining discipline and safeguarding health and safety of pupils.
• Participating in curriculum‑related meetings and pastoral arrangements.
• Preparing pupils for public examinations and supervising examinations.
• Contributing to the selection of teachers and managing other teachers’ work.
• Performing administrative tasks related to teaching duties.
• Attending assemblies, registering attendance and supervising pupils as required.
• Being available for teaching on 195 days a year, with a maximum of 190 teaching days (or 1,265 hours) per year.
• Providing cover for absent teachers under specified conditions.

Essential Criteria

• Qualifications / Professional Membership
  • Hold a teaching qualification recognised to teach in grant‑aided schools in Northern Ireland.
  • Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland before taking up the post.
• Experience
  • Minimum of 1 year demonstrable experience teaching Key Stage 1 to achieve positive learning outcomes.
  • Experience using a range of effective classroom strategies for all abilities, including SED pupils.
  • Experience using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Knowledge (Interview)
  • Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Curriculum.
  • Knowledge of safeguarding and child‑protection policy.
  • Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
  • Knowledge of teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
  • Knowledge of information technology systems and digital classroom tools.
  • Knowledge of current assessment methods.
• Skills / Abilities (Interview)
  • Effective teaching and classroom management to inspire and challenge pupils.
  • Ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
  • Initiative, problem‑solving and flexibility.
  • Collaboration to promote positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community.
  • Teamwork and motivation of self and others.
• Values Orientation / Identification with School Ethos (Interview)
  • Evidence of how experience and approach reflect the school's values and ethos.

Desirable Criteria

• Minimum of 2 years demonstrable experience teaching Key Stage 1 pupils.
• Experience assisting with music or drama in school productions.
• Experience coordinating an element of STEM or holding a STEM‑related degree.

Disclosure

The Education Authority will require an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background for regulated activity. Applicants will be responsible for the cost of the certificate.

Equal Opportunities Statement

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.