Teacher - Primary 4 in Carrickfergus

REPORTS TO: Principal

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 as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the sections below. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1, using the information provided by you on your application form. Please note that the 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, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

• Qualifications/ Professional Membership
  • Qualifications must be obtained by the closing date for applications
  • Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland
• Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching at Key Stage 1, to achieve positive learning outcomes
  • Demonstrable experience, of at least two years, co-ordinating ECO schools through the whole school community.
  • Demonstrable experience, of at least one year, co-ordinating UICT in Foundation Stage and Key Stage One.
  • Demonstrable experience of using a range of effective classroom strategies to provide support and challenge children and young people of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs.
  • Demonstrable experience of monitoring pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention, to include experience in the writing of PLPs.
  • Demonstrable experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning
• Other
  • Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.

• Knowledge
  • 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 such as digital classroom tools/media and the use of tablets/mobile technologies
  • Knowledge of current assessment methods to inform teaching
• Skills / Abilities
  • Effective teaching and classroom management skills to inspire and challenge pupils to raise achievement
  • Proven ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment
  • Ability to use initiative, solve problems and be flexible
  • Ability to work collaboratively to promote positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community
  • Ability to work as an effective member of a team, and to motivate self and others
• Values Orientation / Identification with School Ethos
  • Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the School’s Values/ethos.

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

• Qualifications And Experience
  • Minimum of 2 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching P4 at Key Stage 1 to achieve positive learning outcomes
  • Demonstrable experience of at least two years in completing and recording End of Key Stage One Assessment, to include standardisation experience as part of a staff team.
  • Demonstrable experience of assisting with the delivery of Forest School in a school environment and hold a relevant qualification to assist with the delivery of Forest School.
  • Demonstrable experience of the implementation of Thinking Frames and Habits of Mind within the primary classroom and the school as a whole.
  • Demonstrable experience of contributing to the after school programme within a school, preferably relating to outdoor learning/gardening/ECO club.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for appointment to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, 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. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage. Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE AND BENEFITS

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OTHER REGULATORY AND ADMINISTRATIVE CONTENT

The job description includes terms and conditions under which the post is offered and references to safeguarding and equality legislation. The post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity, and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.