Teacher of Music and Performing Arts to A level

Education Authority Northern Ireland

14h • Onsite

About The Position

This document outlines the professional duties and requirements for a Teacher of Music and Performing Arts to A level within a post-primary school setting. The role involves exercising general and particular professional duties as directed by the Principal, including planning and preparing courses, teaching pupils, assessing their progress, and promoting their general well-being. The teacher will also be responsible for communicating with parents, participating in staff development, maintaining discipline, and preparing pupils for public examinations. Specifics regarding working days and hours are detailed, along with provisions for staff cover. The role also emphasizes the importance of promoting good relations and equality of opportunity in line with relevant legislation.

Requirements

• 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 Music as his/her main subject.
• Demonstrable experience of teaching Music in a post-primary school to AS or A2 Level (teaching practice accepted) to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of accompanying pupils in public examinations.
• Demonstrable experience of leading orchestral ensembles.
• Hold Grade 5 (or higher) standard in piano from a recognised Music exam board (e.g. ABRSM, Trinity Guildhall, LCM).
• Ability/willingness to teach Performing Arts at A Level.
• 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 involvement in the professional music industry in a paid capacity.
• Experience of teaching another examination subject, currently offered by the school, to GCSE or equivalent level.

Responsibilities

• Exercise general professional duties as circumstances require, under the reasonable direction of the principal or employing board.
• 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 the development, progress, and attainment of pupils.
• Promote the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and assigned classes or groups.
• Provide advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters, further education, and future careers.
• Make records of 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 as approved by the employing authority and Board of Governors.
• Participate in meetings arranged for the purposes described above.
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports, and references relating to individual pupils and groups.
• Participate in any required scheme of staff development and performance review.
• Review teaching methods and programmes of work.
• Participate in arrangements for further training and professional development.
• Advise and co-operate with the Principal and other teachers on curriculum, teaching materials, programmes, methods, and pastoral arrangements.
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils.
• Safeguard pupils' health and safety.
• Participate in meetings relating to the school's curriculum, administration, organisation, and pastoral arrangements.
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and assessing them for these purposes.
• Record and report on pupil assessments for public examinations.
• Participate in arrangements for pupils' presentation for and supervision during public examinations.
• Contribute to the selection and professional development of other teachers, including induction and assessment of probationary teachers.
• Co-ordinate or manage the work of other teachers.
• Take part in the review, development, and management of curriculum, organisation, and pastoral functions of the school.
• Participate in administrative and organisational tasks, including the management or supervision of support staff and the ordering/allocation of equipment and materials.
• Attend assemblies.
• Register pupil attendance and supervise pupils before, during, or after school sessions.
• Supervise and teach any pupils whose teacher is not available, subject to specific conditions regarding cover.
• Promote good relations, equality of opportunity, and pay due regard to equality legislation.

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