Post Primary - Teacher of Business Studies and ICT

Education Authority Northern Ireland • Antrim, Belfast, Ashfield Girls' High School, MI

13d • Onsite

About The Position

This role involves exercising general and particular professional duties as a teacher in a school, under the reasonable direction of the principal. Key responsibilities include planning and preparing courses and lessons, teaching pupils according to their educational needs, assessing, recording, and reporting on pupil progress, promoting the general progress and well-being of pupils, providing advice and guidance on educational and social matters, communicating with parents and external bodies, and participating in meetings. The role also requires maintaining good order and discipline, safeguarding health and safety, preparing pupils for public examinations, and contributing to the review, development, and management of school activities. Teachers are expected to work 195 days a year, with no more than 190 days involving classroom teaching, and a total of 1,265 hours of work exclusive of preparation and travel time. Teaching hours are capped at 25 hours per week in primary/special schools and 23.5 hours in secondary schools. Teachers may also be required to provide cover for absent colleagues under specific conditions. The job description is subject to review and may include other similar duties. The post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity, and comply with equality legislation.

Requirements

• Hold a teaching qualification recognized for teaching Business Studies and/or ICT in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification that has prepared the applicant to teach Business Studies and/or ICT as their main subject.
• Have a minimum of six months' demonstrable experience of teaching Business Studies at Key Stage 4 to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post.
• Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum.
• 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.
• Effective teaching and classroom management skills to inspire and challenge pupils to raise achievement.
• 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.
• Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the School’s Values/ethos.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum of six months demonstrable experience of teaching Business Studies and / ICT at Key Stage 5 to achieve positive learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Exercise general professional duties as directed by the principal.
• Perform particular duties as reasonably assigned by the principal.
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons.
• Teach pupils according to their educational needs, setting and marking work.
• Assess, record, and report on pupil development, progress, and attainment.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and groups.
• Provide advice and guidance to pupils on educational, social matters, further education, and future careers.
• Make records and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils.
• Communicate and consult with the parents of pupils.
• Communicate and co-operate with external persons or bodies.
• Participate in meetings related to professional duties.
• Provide oral and written assessments, reports, and references for pupils.
• Participate in staff development and performance review schemes.
• Review teaching methods and programmes of work.
• Participate in further training and professional development.
• Advise and co-operate with the Principal and other teachers on curriculum, teaching materials, and pastoral arrangements.
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils.
• Safeguard pupils' health and safety.
• Participate in meetings related to the school's curriculum, administration, or organisation.
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and assessing them.
• Contribute to the selection and professional development of other teachers.
• Co-ordinate or manage the work of other teachers.
• Take part in the review, development, and management of curriculum, organisation, and pastoral functions.
• Participate in administrative and organisational tasks, including supervision of support staff and ordering of equipment.
• Attend assemblies.
• Register pupil attendance and supervise pupils.
• Supervise and teach any pupils whose teacher is not available, subject to certain conditions.

Benefits

• Access to applicant guidance notes.
• Information on benefits of joining the Education Authority.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level