Science Teacher - Post Primary in Antrim

Primary Location: Antrim-Ballymoney-Ballymoney High School

Contract Type: Permanent

Status: Full-Time

Hours per Week: Full-Time

Working Pattern: Monday - Friday

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

Allowance(s): Not Applicable

Anticipated Start Date: 1 September 2026

JOB DESCRIPTION

REPORTS TO: Principal

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER

• Planning and preparing courses and lessons.
• Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere.
• Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
• Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to him/her.
• Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers.
• Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils.
• Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils.
• Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above.
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils.
• Participating, if required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review.
• Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the policies of the employing authority.
• Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations.
• Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers.
• Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties.
• Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available.

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.

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.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

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.

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 Science as their main subject.
• Demonstrable experience of teaching Science at Key Stage 3 and 4 to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of teaching strategies to suit different learning styles.
• 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 - 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 current assessment methods to inform teaching.
• Effective teaching and classroom management skills to inspire and challenge pupils to raise achievement.
• Proven ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment.

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

• Demonstrable experience of teaching Science at Key Stage 5 to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of assisting with the delivery of Sports and/or extra-curricular activities in a school environment.

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.