Teacher of Business Studies - Post Primary

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

6d • 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. The teacher will be responsible for planning and preparing courses and lessons, teaching pupils according to their educational needs, and assessing, recording, and reporting on their development, progress, and attainment. The position also requires promoting the general progress and well-being of pupils, providing advice and guidance on educational and social matters, and communicating with parents and external bodies. The teacher will participate in staff development, review teaching methods, and contribute to the development of courses and teaching materials. Maintaining good order and discipline, safeguarding health and safety, and participating in school meetings are also key aspects of the role. Additionally, the teacher will prepare pupils for public examinations and participate in administrative and organizational tasks related to the school's curriculum and pastoral functions. This job description is subject to review and may include other similar duties.

Requirements

• Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach Business Studies in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification which has prepared the applicant to teach Business Studies as his/her main subject.
• Minimum of six months demonstrable experience of teaching Business Studies at Key Stage 3 and 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 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.
• 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.
• Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the School’s Values/ethos.

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrable experience of teaching Business Studies at Key Stage 5 to achieve positive learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing courses and lessons.
• Teaching pupils according to their educational needs, including setting and marking work.
• Assessing, recording, and reporting on the development, progress, and attainment of pupils.
• Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and groups.
• Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters, 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.
• Communicating and co-operating with external bodies as approved by the employing authority and Board of Governors.
• Participating in meetings arranged for the above purposes.
• Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports, and references relating to pupils.
• Participating in staff development and performance review.
• Reviewing teaching methods and programmes of work.
• Participating in further training and professional development.
• Advising and co-operating with the Principal and other teachers on curriculum development, teaching materials, programmes, methods, and pastoral arrangements.
• Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils.
• Safeguarding pupils' health and safety.
• Participating in school meetings related to the curriculum, organization, and pastoral arrangements.
• Preparing pupils for public examinations and assessing them for such examinations.
• Recording and reporting on assessments for public examinations.
• Participating in arrangements for pupils' presentation for and supervision during public examinations.
• Contributing to the selection and professional development of other teachers, including induction and assessment of probationary teachers.
• Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers.
• Reviewing, developing, and managing activities related to the curriculum, organization, and pastoral functions of the school.
• Participating in administrative and organizational tasks, including managing support staff and ordering equipment.
• Attending assemblies.
• Registering pupil attendance and supervising pupils before, during, or after school sessions.
• Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available, subject to specific conditions.
• Promoting good relations, equality of opportunity, and paying due regard to equality legislation.

Benefits

• Enhanced Disclosure Certificate cost covered by the applicant.
• Access to applicant guidance notes.
• Information on benefits of joining the Education Authority.
• Equal Opportunities Employer status.

What This Job Offers

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