At a Glance
- Tasks: Inspire students by teaching Technology and Design in a dynamic classroom environment.
- Company: Join a friendly school with state-of-the-art facilities and a supportive community.
- Benefits: Part-time hours, competitive salary, and opportunities for professional development.
- Other info: Great opportunity for career growth in a collaborative and innovative setting.
- Why this job: Make a real difference in students' lives while enjoying a flexible work schedule.
- Qualifications: Must hold a teaching qualification and have experience in teaching Technology.
The predicted salary is between 32916 - 50876 £ per year.
Primary Location: Down-Downpatrick-Down High School
Contract Type: Fixed-Term (May be subject to extension or reduced for any valid reason)
Duration of Contract/Contract End Date: 31 August 2027
Status: Part-Time
Hours per Week: 3 days per week (to be decided)
Working Pattern: Between Monday to Friday
Grade/Scale: Teacher | Main Pay Scale, M2 - UPS 3 | £32,916 - £50,876 per annum pro rata
Allowance(s): Not Applicable
Anticipated Interview Date(s): Week beginning 24 August
Additional Information: This post presents an opportunity to work in a friendly, highly successful environment with access to state-of-the-art new facilities.
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.
General Responsibilities
- 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.
Assessment/Reporting
- Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils.
Staff Development/Professional Development
- Participating, if required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review;
- Reviewing from time to time his/her methods of teaching and programmes of work;
- Advising and co-operating with the Principal and other teachers on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment.
Discipline/Health and Safety
- Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the policies of the employing authority and safeguarding their health and safety.
Public Examinations
- Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations.
Review and Development of Management Activities/Administration
- Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers;
- Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers;
- Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties.
Number of Days/Hours of Work
- A full-time teacher shall be available for work on 195 days in any year.
- A teacher may not be required to teach for more than 25 hours in any week in a primary or special school.
Staff Cover
- 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.
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.
- Minimum of 3 months demonstrable experience of teaching Technology and Design.
- Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post.
Knowledge
- Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum for Technology and Design.
Skills / Abilities
- Ability to work collaboratively to promote positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community.
Values Orientation / Identification with School Ethos
- Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the School’s Values/ethos.
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