Teacher - Special Educational Needs in Magherafelt

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 table below.
• Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, 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 at the closing date for completed applications: Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Experience
  Minimum of 1 years’ 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 developing positive relationships for learning with children and young people.
  Demonstrable experience of working with a range of professionals to meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
  Demonstrable experience of and/or continuing professional development in the use of specialist equipment, facilities or skills to meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
  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 and its implications.
  Current working knowledge of a range of teaching strategies to effectively meet the learning needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs.
  Knowledge and understanding of current assessment methods used with children and young people who have Special Educational Needs in order to diagnose, plan for learning and measure progress.
  Knowledge of approaches to promoting positive behaviour for learning eg. Restorative Practice.
  Knowledge of Information Technology systems such as digital classroom tools/media and the use of tablets/mobile technologies.
• 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 seek and avail of opportunities to increase his/her own professional competence as a teacher.
  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 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.
  Demonstrable experience of using language programmes to communicate with pupils eg. Makaton.
  Demonstrable experience of monitoring pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention.
  Demonstrable experience of assisting with and/or co-ordinating an area of the curriculum, in particular music/ assisting with the choir.

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 appointed 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.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

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This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. 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.