Teacher - Specialist Provision in Ballymena

REPORTS TO: Principal

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER

• Exercise of general professional duties
• Planning and preparing courses and lessons
• Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils
• Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils
• Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters
• Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils
• Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils
• Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils
• Participating in any scheme of staff development and performance review
• Reviewing methods of teaching and programmes of work
• Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils
• Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations
• Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers
• Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties
• Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available

This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works.

In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

• You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria.
• Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
• The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland
• Minimum of 4 years’ demonstrable experience of using effective classroom strategies
• Minimum of 1 years' paid experience of working in a Specialist Provision class or Special School setting
• Demonstrable experience of working with a range of professionals to meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
• Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of pupils
• Knowledge of Information Technology systems
• Knowledge of current assessment methods to inform teaching

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Minimum of 2 years' paid experience of teaching in a Specialist Provision or Special School setting
• Have completed training relevant to the post

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background.

Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.