Teacher of EAL with French & Spanish

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Demonstrate how you meet both essential and desirable criteria in your application.
• Provide evidence of meeting essential criteria by the closing date.
• The selection panel reserves the right to shortlist based on essential criteria, with desirable criteria considered if many applications.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA – Qualification & Membership

• Hold a teaching qualification recognised by the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland.
• Hold a degree prepared for teaching EAL and French & Spanish as main subject.

ESSENTIAL CRITERIA – Experience & Skills

• Minimum 1 year of demonstrable experience teaching EAL with French & Spanish at Key Stage 3.
• Experience using varied teaching strategies to meet pupil learning needs.
• Experience using digital media/technology to enhance teaching.
• Effective teaching and classroom management skills.
• Ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pupils, colleagues, parents and community.
• Effective use of assessment methods to inform teaching.
• Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum, safeguarding and child protection, SEND Code of Practice, IT systems, etc.
• Evidence of alignment with School’s Values/ethos.

DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Experience assisting with Sports or coordinating extracurricular activities.
• Experience teaching pupils with English as a second language.
• Experience teaching children in withdrawal groups.

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER

• Plan, prepare and deliver training, lessons and coursework.
• Assess, record and report on pupil progress and attainment.
• Promote pupil well‑being and progress; provide advice and guidance.
• Communicate with parents and coordinate with external agencies as needed.
• Participate in meetings and contribute to curriculum development.
• Maintain discipline, health and safety, and support school policies.
• Prepare and support pupils for public examinations.
• Contribute to staff development, performance reviews and professional growth.
• Play a role in the selection, induction and assessment of other teachers.
• Manage administrative and organisational duties, including resources and equipment.
• Ensure compliance with statutory regulations and equal opportunity principles.

Teaching is an Equal Opportunities Employer and is committed to promoting diversity in the workforce.