Teacher - Primary (Teaching Allowance 1)

Reports To: Principal

Professional Duties of a Teacher

• Exercise of general professional duties as circumstances may require.
• Exercise of particular duties as assigned by the Principal or Board.

Planning:

• Plan and prepare courses and lessons.
• Teach, set and mark pupils’ work, both in school and elsewhere.
• Assess, record and report on pupils’ development, progress and attainment.

General:

• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group.
• Provide advice and guidance on educational, social matters and future careers, including information on expert advice.
• Make records and reports on pupils’ personal and social needs, respecting confidentiality.
• Consult and communicate with parents.
• Co-operate with approved external persons or bodies.
• Participate in meetings relevant to the above purposes.

Assessment / Reporting:

• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references for pupils.

Staff Development / Professional Development:

• Participate in staff development and performance review schemes.
• Review teaching methods and programmes of work.
• Engage in arrangements for further training and professional development.
• Advise and cooperate with the Principal and other teachers on course preparation, teaching materials, programmes, methods and pastoral arrangements.

Discipline / Health and Safety:

• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, safeguarding their health and safety on and off school premises.
• Participate in meetings relating to the curriculum and the organisation of the school.

Public Examinations:

• Arrange, prepare and assess pupils for public examinations.
• Record and report assessment outcomes.
• Supervise and present pupils during examinations.

Review and Development of Management Activities / Administration:

• Contribute to the selection and professional development of other teachers, including induction and assessment of probationary teachers.
• Coordinate or manage the work of other teachers.
• Participate in administrative tasks related to curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions.
• Assist in the supervision of support staff and manage ordering and allocation of equipment and materials.
• Attend assemblies and register pupils’ attendance as required.

Staff Cover:

• Supervise and teach pupils when a teacher is unavailable, subject to enrolment and availability conditions.

Hours and Attendance:

• Full-time teacher required to work 195 days per year, with no more than 190 teaching days.
• Available for 1,265 hours per year, excluding travel and time off school premises for preparation and marking.
• Maximum of 25 classroom teaching hours per week in primary or special schools, and 23.5 hours in secondary schools.
• No mid-day supervision unless employed under a separate contract.
• Mandatory break of at least 30 minutes between 12:00 and 14:00 (or 14:30 for nursery schools).

Responsibilities may be reviewed in light of changing circumstances and additional duties of a similar nature may be assigned. Post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity, and comply with equality legislation at all times (Section 75 NI Act 1998).

Essential Criteria

• Qualifications: Teaching qualification recognized to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland. Registration with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up the post.
• Experience: Minimum 4 years of demonstrable experience teaching Key Stage 2 and achieving positive learning outcomes. Experience using a range of effective classroom strategies to support and challenge pupils of all abilities, including those with SEN. Experience using digital media and technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Knowledge: Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Curriculum. Understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice. Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice. A range of teaching strategies to meet pupil learning needs. IT systems such as digital classroom tools, media, tablets and mobile technologies. Current assessment methods.
• Skills / Abilities: Effective teaching and classroom management skills to inspire and challenge pupils. Ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment. Initiative, problem-solving and flexibility. Collaboration to promote positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community. Teamwork and motivation of self and others.
• Values Orientation / School Ethos: Evidence of how experience and approach reflect the school’s values and ethos.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience of assisting with or coordinating a key area of the curriculum.
• Experience of assisting with music or sport delivery, or holding relevant qualifications.
• Evidence of continuous professional development.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.