Teacher of Technology and Design in Crumlin

REPORTS TO: Principal

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER

• Exercise of general professional duties.
• A teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require.
• Planning and preparing courses and lessons.
• Teaching pupils according to their educational needs, including setting and marking work.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on pupil development, progress and attainment.
• Promoting pupil progress and well-being; providing advice and guidance; maintaining records and reports; communicating with parents and others; and participating in meetings.
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references.
• Participation in staff development and performance review; ongoing review of teaching methods; professional development as a teacher.
• Maintaining good order and safeguarding health and safety of pupils; participating in curriculum and pastoral arrangements.
• Participating in examinations preparation and assessment; reporting and supervising pupil presentations for examinations.
• Contributing to the selection and development of other teachers; coordinating work; involvement in curriculum and pastoral development; administrative tasks; supervision of support staff; equipment and materials management.

Number of days/Hours of work: details on available days, hours, breaks and related policies; includes provisions for mid-day supervision and annual hours. This job description will be reviewed and is not intended to be rigid; other duties of a similar nature may be assigned. The post-holder is expected to promote good relations and equality of opportunity.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Qualifications/Professional Membership — Hold a teaching qualification that meets the requirements to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland; hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification prepared to teach Technology and Design as main subject.
• Experience — Minimum of 3 months’ demonstrable experience teaching Technology and Design at Key Stage 3 and 4; experience using a range of teaching strategies; experience 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

• Knowledge — Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum, safeguarding and child protection policy, SEND Code of Practice, teaching strategies, IT systems and digital tools, and current assessment methods.
• Skills/Abilities — Effective teaching and classroom management; inclusive learning environment; collaborative work; teamwork; motivation of self and others.
• Values Orientation — Evidence of alignment with the School’s Values/ethos.

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Qualifications And Experience — More experience teaching Technology and Design or Engineering; experience supporting and challenging pupils of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Order defines regulated activity. If appointed to a post involving regulated activity, an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background will be required, and the cost may be borne by the applicant. Details will be provided at pre-employment.