Teacher Primary Key Stage 2 in Castlerock

Job Description

Job Title

Teacher – Primary

Reports To

• Principal
• Professional Duties of a Teacher
• General Professional Duties
• If employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school.
• If employed by a board on terms under which the teacher is not assigned to any one school, under the reasonable direction of that board and of the principal of any school in which the teacher may, for the time being, be required to work.
• Particular Duties
• A teacher employed as a teacher (other than a principal) in a school shall perform, in accordance with any directions reasonably given by the principal, the particular duties assigned.
• A teacher referred to in paragraph 1(b) shall perform, in accordance with any direction reasonably given by the board or principal, the particular duties assigned.
• Planning
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons.
• Teach, according to pupils’ educational needs, including setting and marking work to be carried out by pupils in school and elsewhere.
• Assess, record and report on pupils’ development, progress and attainment.
• General
• Promote the general progress and well‑being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned.
• Provide advice and guidance to pupils on educational, social matters and on further education and future careers, including information about sources of more expert advice.
• Make records and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils, except where doing so might be regarded as compromising the teacher’s own position.
• Communicate and consult with parents of pupils.
• Communicate and cooperate with approved external persons or bodies.
• Participate in meetings arranged for the purposes described above.
• Assessment/Reporting
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups, except where doing so might be regarded as compromising the teacher’s own position.
• Staff Development / Professional Development
• Participate, if required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review.
• Review methods of teaching and programmes of work.
• Participate in arrangements for further training and professional development.
• Advise and cooperate with the principal and other teachers on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, programmes, methods of teaching and assessment, and pastoral arrangements.
• Discipline / Health and Safety
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, safeguarding their health and safety both on the school premises and during authorised school activities elsewhere.
• Participate in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum, administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements.
• Public Examinations
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations.
• Assess pupils for the purposes of such examinations and record and report assessments.
• Participate in arrangements for pupils’ presentation and supervision during examination.
• Review and Development of Management Activities / Administration
• Contribute to the selection, appointment and professional development of other teachers, including induction and assessment of probationary teachers.
• Coordinate or manage the work of other teachers.
• Participate in review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions.
• Participate in administrative and organisational tasks related to these duties, including the management or supervision of support staff and ordering or allocation of equipment and materials.
• Attend assemblies (subject to Article 22 of the Order).
• Register attendance of pupils and supervise pupils, whether duties performed before, during or after school sessions.
• Number of Days/Hours of Work
• A full‑time teacher (other than a teacher employed in a residential establishment) shall be available for work on 195 days in any year, no more than 190 days involving classroom teaching.
• A teacher (other than a teacher in a residential establishment) shall be available at such times and places as may be reasonably required by the Principal, and may be required to work up to 1,265 hours in any year (excluding preparation, marking, and travel).
• Maximum teaching hours: no more than 25 hours per week in a primary or special school and 23.5 hours per week in a secondary school.
• Teachers not required to undertake mid‑day supervision unless employed under a separate contract.
• Breaks of at least 30 minutes between 12:00 and 14:00 (and 12:00-14:30 for nursery schools).
• Staff Cover
• Supervise and teach pupils whose teacher is not available, following the provisions relating to school enrolment size and absence duration as specified in the regulation.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualifications / Professional Membership

• Hold a teaching qualification recognised for grant‑aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up the post.

Experience

• Minimum six months paid demonstrable experience of teaching at Key Stage 2 achieving positive learning outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of effective classroom strategies to support and challenge children and young people of all abilities, including those with special educational needs.
• Demonstrable experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Professional Development
• Participation in relevant professional development schemes and performance reviews.
• Knowledge
• Knowledge of the 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 children's learning needs.
• Knowledge of information technology systems, digital classroom tools, tablets and mobile technologies.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods.

Skills / Abilities

• Effective teaching and classroom management skills.
• Proven 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 self‑motivation.
• Values / Ethos
• Evidence of how experience and approach reflect the school’s values and ethos.

Desirable Criteria

• Minimum one year of paid experience of teaching at Key Stage 2.
• Experience monitoring pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention.
• Relevant qualification or ability to assist with delivery of music and/or sport.
• Experience assisting or coordinating a curriculum area.
• Legal and Equality Responsibilities

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, and to observe equality legislation at all times.

Disclosure of Criminal Background

Applicants recommended for a post involving regulated activity will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background.

The cost of the certificate will be borne by the applicant.

Equal Opportunities

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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