Primary Teacher Initially P3 (Job share) in Belfast

TEACHERS' (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987 Schedule 3 Exercise of general professional duties.

REPORTS TO: Principal

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER

• Exercise of general professional duties
• Exercise of particular duties:

A teacher not a principal shall carry out duties under reasonable direction of the principal and, if employed by a board, under board and principal direction. When employed under a board not assigned to a school, duties may be assigned by the board or principal of any school where teaching is required. Perform any particular duties reasonably assigned by the principal or board.

Planning:

• Planning and preparing courses and lessons;
• Teaching, including setting and marking work for pupils in school and elsewhere;
• Assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ development, progress and attainment.

General:

• Promoting progress and well-being of pupils and classes;
• Providing advice and guidance to pupils on education, social matters, further education and careers; giving information on sources of expert advice and making relevant records;
• Recording and reporting pupil personal and social needs, except where it might be a conflict of interest;
• Communicating and consulting with parents;
• Communicating and cooperating with approved external persons or bodies;
• Participating in relevant meetings.

Assessment/Reporting:

Providing oral and written assessments, reports and references, except where conflict of interest.

Staff Development / Professional Development:

• Participating in staff development and performance review schemes if required;
• Reviewing teaching methods and programmes; participating in arrangements for further training and professional development;
• Advising the principal and other teachers on course preparation and development, teaching materials, programmes, methods and assessment, and pastoral arrangements.

Discipline / Health and Safety:

• Maintaining order and discipline, safeguarding health and safety on premises and during authorised activities elsewhere;
• Participating in meetings on curriculum, administration or organisation, including pastoral arrangements.

Public Examinations:

Preparing pupils for public examinations, assessing them for the exams, recording and reporting assessments, and supervising examinations.

Review and Development of Management Activities / Administration:

• Contributing to selection and professional development of other teachers, induction and assessment of probationary teachers, coordinating or managing other teachers, and participating in curriculum, organisation and pastoral function reviews;
• Participating in administrative tasks, supervising support staff, and ordering equipment and materials.

Number of days / Hours of work:

Full-time teacher (excluding residential establishment) available for work on 195 days, not more than 190 teaching days per year; A teacher (not residential) available to perform duties as directed for 1,265 hours per year, excluding off-premises preparation, marking and travel; A teacher may not be required to teach more than 25 hours per week in primary/special school and 23.5 hours per week in secondary school; Unless under separate contract, no mid-day supervision; Break of at least 30 minutes between 12:00 and 14:00; in nursery schools 12:00–14:30; Staff cover: supervising and teaching absent teachers under specified enrolment conditions.

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. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. 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 you meet the required criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. Demonstrate for both essential and desirable criteria, where relevant. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless otherwise stated. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined below. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1. Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role. In the event of an excessive number of applications, desirable criteria may be applied at shortlisting in the order listed.

SECTION 1 – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Qualifications / Professional Membership: Hold a teaching qualification that meets requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Experience: Minimum of 2 years of demonstrable teaching experience within the last 7 years to achieve positive learning outcomes. Provide evidence of supporting children with complex needs and of using digital media to enhance teaching.
• Other: Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up the post. Pre-Employment Check required.

SECTION 2 – ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (INTERVIEW)

• Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Curriculum.
• Knowledge of safeguarding and child protection policy/practice.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Knowledge of teaching strategies to meet pupils' learning needs.
• Knowledge of information technology systems such as digital classroom tools, mobile technologies.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods.

Skills / Abilities:

• Effective teaching and classroom management to inspire and challenge pupils.
• Supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• Initiative, problem-solving, flexibility.
• Collaboration to promote positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community.
• Teamworking and motivation.

Values orientation / Identification with school ethos: Evidence of experience and approach reflecting the school’s values/ethos.

SECTION 3 – DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Provide experience in monitoring pupil progress, identifying underachievement, setting targets, interventions and demonstrating impact.
• Experience supporting the delivery of Music in school, including accompaniment during assemblies or performances, and holding a relevant qualification (minimum Grade 5 piano certificate).

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines regulated activity. If recommended for a post involving regulated activity, an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background is required. Applicants will be expected to bear the cost of the certificate. Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

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