Teacher of Maths in Craigavon

Job Description

Teacher – Post-Primary

Reports to: Principal

Professional Duties of a Teacher

• Exercise of general professional duties
  • if he/she is employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school;
  • if he/she is employed by a board on terms under which he is not assigned to any one school, under the reasonable direction of that board and of the principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher.
• Exercise of particular duties
  • A teacher employed as a teacher (other than a principal) in a school shall perform, in accordance with any directions which may be reasonably given to him/her by the principal from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.
  • A teacher to whom paragraph 1(b) refers shall perform, in accordance with any direction which may reasonably be given to him/her from time to time by the board or by the principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.
• Planning
  • 1.1 Planning and preparing courses and lessons;
  • 1.2 Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere;
  • 1.3 Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
• General
  • 2.1 Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to him/her;
  • 2.2 Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers including information about sources of more expert advice on specific questions, making relevant records and reports;
  • 2.3 Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position;
  • 2.4 Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils;
  • 2.5 Communicating and co-operating with such persons or bodies outside the school as may be approved by the employing authority and the Board of Governors;
  • 2.6 Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above.
• Assessment/Reporting
  • Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position.
• Staff Development/Professional Development
  • 4.1 Participating, if required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review;
  • 4.2 Reviewing from time to time his/her methods of teaching and programmes of work;
  • 4.3 Participating in arrangements for his/her further training and professional development as a teacher;
  • 4.4 Advising and co-operating with the Principal and other teachers (or any one or more of them) on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.
• Discipline/Health and Safety
  • 5.1 Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the policies of the employing authority and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.
  • 5.2 Participating in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements.
• Public Examinations
  • Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations; recording and reporting such assessments; and participating in arrangements for pupils’ presentation for and supervision during such examination.
• Review and Development of Management Activities/Administration
  • 7.1 Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers, including the induction and assessment of probationary teachers;
  • 7.2 Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers;
  • 7.3 Taking such part as may be required of him/her in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.
• Administrative tasks and other responsibilities
  • Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as described above, including the management or supervision of persons providing support for the teachers in the school and the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials.
  • Attending assemblies; registering the attendance of pupils and supervising pupils whether these duties are to be performed before, during or after school sessions.
• Staff cover
  • Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available provided that… (content summarized)
• Other provisions
  • Number of days/Hours of work as specified in the regulation; (keeping key information such as 195 days and 1,265 hours)
  • Breaks, mid-day supervision, etc.
• Additional notes
  • Job description subject to review and not rigid; additional duties may be assigned.
  • Promotion of equality and pay compliance.

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…
• … (rest of notes)

Essential Criteria – Section 1

• Qualifications / Professional Membership

• Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland
• Hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification which has prepared the applicant to teach Mathematics as his/her main subject

• Demonstrable experience of teaching Mathematics at Key Stage 3 and 4…
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of pupils.
• Demonstrable experience of using digital media / technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of effective classroom approaches to provide support and challenge children and young people of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs.

• Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post
• Pre-employment Check

Essential Criteria – Section 2

• 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

• 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 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

• Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the School’s Values/ethos

Desirable Criteria – Section 3

• Qualifications And Experience

• Demonstrable experience of monitoring pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention

Disclosures

• Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background: cost to be borne, etc.
• Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

Applicant Guidance Notes

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Equal Opportunities

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