Teacher - ICT Head of Department in Newry

Job Reference: 26008445

Primary Location: Down-Newry-Newry High School

Contract Type: Permanent

Duration of Contract/Contract End Date: N/A

Status: Full-Time

Hours per Week: Full-Time

Working Pattern: Monday to Friday

Grade/Scale: Teacher | Main Pay Scale, M2 - UPS 3 | £32,916 - £50,876 per annum

Allowance(s): Teaching Allowance 1 as per the DE Teachers' Pay and Allowances circular

Anticipated Interview Date(s): TBC

Additional Information: Start date would be as soon as possible.

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: Principal

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER

• The leadership, organisation, management, and promotion of the ICT department.
• The efficient organisation and quality of teaching and learning within the department which will include classroom observation and the monitoring of homework.
• To keep fully abreast of curriculum initiatives and to lead the department in the implementation of these.
• Holding an annual review meeting with the principal in respect of the departmental policy and self-evaluation, external exam results analysis, targets and strategies for improvement and a departmental development plan.
• Advising and keeping the Principal and Line Manager informed of curricular developments.
• Holding regular department meetings and providing the Principal and Line Manager with the minutes of these meetings.
• Be a member of the ICT strategic team (includes network manager, ICT a/c curriculum co-ordinator, SLT member).
• In partnership with the ICT a/c co-ordinator and other relevant staff develop, implement, review and evaluate the school’s ICT policies.
• Keeping such records, as may be necessary, e.g. resources, equipment, class progress etc.
• Participating with colleagues in the planning and development of appropriate specifications, schemes of work and resources.
• Efficiently and effectively managing the annual delegated departmental budget for ICT.
• Line management and professional development of the duties of the ICT Technician.
• Encouraging and organising activities/clubs which will benefit the pupils in their courses and foster an interest in ICT and related areas of study.
• Supervising the work of students and probationary teachers and advising the principal and teacher tutor of their progress.
• Other departmental duties and administrative tasks as required by the principal.

In summary, the duties consist of the overall management of the department. These may be subject to annual amendment after consultation with the post holder.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

• Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification which has prepared the applicant to teach ICT as his/her main subject.
• Minimum of three years’ demonstrable experience of teaching ICT at Key Stage 3 + 4 to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of pupils.
• Demonstrable experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• 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 and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of pupils.
• Knowledge of Information Technology systems such as digital classroom tools/media and the use of tablets/mobile technologies.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods to inform teaching.

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 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.