Teacher of Science in Craigavon

Responsibilities and Duties

• Exercise of general professional duties in accordance with the Teachers’ terms and conditions, under the direction of the principal and the employing authority as applicable.
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons; teach pupils according to their educational needs; set and mark work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to you; provide advice and guidance on educational and social matters and future careers.
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils and safeguard their health and safety on school premises and during authorised activities elsewhere.
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to pupils and groups of pupils.
• Participate in staff development and performance review; review and develop teaching methods and programmes of work; contribute to course development and pastoral arrangements.
• Communicate and consult with parents; cooperate with other teachers and external bodies as approved; participate in meetings for curriculum, administration and pastoral purposes.
• Participate in arrangements for public examinations and pupil preparation, assessment and supervision during examinations.
• Assist in the selection and development of other teachers, coordinate or manage the work of colleagues as required; participate in management tasks related to curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions.
• Attend assemblies and manage pupil attendance as required; be available to perform duties within the terms of the contract, including hours and days as determined by the authority.

Section 1 – Essential Criteria

• Qualifications/ Professional Membership: Hold a teaching qualification recognized to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland; hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification prepared to teach Science as main subject.
• Experience: Demonstrable experience of teaching Science at Key Stage 4 with positive learning outcomes; experience using a range of teaching strategies; experience using digital media/technology to enhance teaching; experience using diverse classroom approaches to support learners, including those with Special Educational Needs.
• Other: Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post; complete pre-employment checks.

Section 2 – Essential Criteria (Additional)

• Knowledge: Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum; safeguarding and child protection policy; SEND Code of Practice; range of teaching strategies; IT systems and digital tools; current assessment methods.
• Skills / Abilities: Effective teaching and classroom management; ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment; ability to work collaboratively with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community; ability to work as a team and motivate self and others.
• Values Orientation: Evidence of alignment with the School’s Values/ethos (information available on the school's website).

Section 3 – Desirable Criteria

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

Disclosures and Guidance

• DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND: The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 applies to regulated activity. If appointed to a post involving regulated activity, an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background will be required. You will be expected to meet the cost of the Enhanced Disclosure.
• Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES: Guidance notes are available to view. The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Additional Information

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Legal and Professional Context

The Education Authority is bound by statutory regulations and the school’s policies in the exercise of duties, planning, and administration as described in the job description. The post may be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid or inflexible; 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.