KS2 Teacher (Numeracy coordinator) in Carrickfergus

Overview

Teacher - Primary with a focus on Numeracy Coordinator responsibilities within the framework of the Teachers’ (Terms and Conditions of Employment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987, Schedule 3, Regulation 5.

Responsibilities

• Lead the development and implementation of high-quality numeracy teaching across the school.
• Support staff through modelling lessons, and sharing effective maths resources and strategies.
• Monitor pupil progress using assessment data, identifying trends, strengths, and areas needing improvement.
• Coordinate targeted interventions for pupils requiring additional numeracy support.
• Ensure consistency and progression in the numeracy curriculum from Foundation Stage to Key Stage 2.
• Promote a positive, inclusive attitude toward maths among pupils, staff, and families.
• Lead staff training and professional development in line with school improvement priorities.
• Work collaboratively with senior leadership to raise attainment and maintain high standards in numeracy.
• Engage parents and carers through workshops or guidance to support learning at home.
• Review and update school policies and action plans related to numeracy provision.

General duties and compliance

• Exercise of general professional duties, including planning, teaching, assessment, reporting, staff development, discipline/health and safety, public examinations, and management/administration duties.

Planning

• Planning and preparing courses and lessons.
• Teaching to pupils’ needs.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on development and attainment.

General

• Promote progress and well-being of pupils.
• Provide guidance and records.
• Maintain pupil and parental communications.
• Collaborate with external bodies as approved.
• Participate in meetings.

Assessment/Reporting

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

Staff Development/Professional Development

• Participation in staff development.
• Teaching method reviews and professional development.
• Advising and cooperating on courses and assessment.

Discipline/Health and Safety

• Maintain order and safety; participate in curriculum and pastoral meetings.

Public Examinations

• Prepare pupils for public examinations and supervise as needed.

Review and Development of Management/Administration

• Participate in selection, coordination of staff, and curriculum/pastoral development; manage tasks and resources; attendance and supervision where applicable.

Safeguarding and equal opportunities

References and responsibilities are included in duties.

Person specification

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Hold a teaching qualification that meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Minimum of 3 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching at Key Stage 2; must include dates and locations of employment by 1 September 2026.
• Minimum of 1 year's demonstrable experience coordinating a curricular area across the whole school; by 1 September 2026.
• Demonstrable experience monitoring pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention.
• Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post.

SECTION 2 - ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies to meet learner needs.
• Knowledge of IT systems and digital classroom tools.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods to inform teaching.

Skills / Abilities

• Effective teaching and classroom management.
• Ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to use initiative, solve problems and be flexible.
• Ability to work collaboratively with pupils, colleagues, parents and community.
• Ability to work as a team member and motivate self and others.

Values Orientation / Identification with School Ethos

• Evidence of alignment with the School’s Values/ethos.

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Minimum of 5 years’ experience teaching Key Stage 2.
• Minimum of 1 year's experience coordinating a curricular area across the whole school (Numeracy desirable).
• Experience assisting with an after-school club.

DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups Order 2007 defines working directly with children as regulated activity. If appointed to a post involving regulated activity, an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background will be required; the candidate will meet the cost of the disclosure.

Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

To view applicant guidance notes, please refer to the Education Authority notice. The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.