Teacher of Science and General Subjects - Post Primary

Education Authority - Northern Ireland•Craigavon, ME

About The Position

Killicomaine Junior High School operates within the Dickson Plan, a two-tier post-primary education system established in Lurgan, Portadown, and Tandragee since1969. Killicomaine Junior High School aims to foster a supportive and dynamic learning environment where staff, pupils, and parents work together for excellence in a caring community. Guided by our Latin motto, "Servire Honore" (to serve with honour), the school emphasises collaboration, high standards, mutual respect, and service to the school and wider community. Our core values include kindness, integrity, respect, care, good manners, and excellence, which are developed through a range of provisions including Christian values, academic pursuits, extracurricular activities, and pupil voice.

Requirements

Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland
Hold a degree (minimum 2:2 classification) or equivalent Level 6 qualification in a discipline that has prepared the applicant to teach Science to at least Key Stage 3, demonstrated through eg course details or specific modules
Demonstrable experience of teaching Science at Key Stage 3 to include facilitation of practical lesson elements
Demonstrate the ability to seek and avail of opportunities to increase his/her own professional competence as a teacher
Demonstrate knowledge and application of current, evidence informed teaching strategies to best meet the learning needs of pupils across a range of abilities
Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post
Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of the statutory requirements for KS3 Science
Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum at Key Stage 3
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice
Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice
Demonstrate knowledge and application of current, evidence informed teaching strategies to best meet the learning needs of pupils across a range of abilities
Knowledge of approaches to promote positive behaviour for learning
Knowledge of current assessment methods to inform teaching
Effective teaching and classroom management skills to inspire and challenge pupils to raise achievement
Effective communication and interpersonal skills
Proven ability to provide a supportive, and challenging learning environment within and beyond the classroom
Ability to use initiative, solve problems and be flexible.
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
Proven interest and high level of skills in using ICT to enhance learning
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the School’s Values/ethos.

Nice To Haves

Demonstrable experience of teaching Geography at Key Stage 3.
Or be able to demonstrate the ability to teach Geography to Key Stage 3.
Demonstrate through qualifications or experience the ability to contribute and enhance at least one of the following: Mid-week extra curricular/co-curricular programmes Saturday games programmes

Responsibilities

To carry out duties as detailed in the Teachers’ (Terms and Conditions of Service) Regulations (NI) 1987.
To carry out all duties in a way they comply with current Health and Safety legislation.
To act as a Form Teacher/Tutor to an assigned Form/Tutor group and to carry out related duties in accordance with the general job description of a Form Teacher/Tutor.
To carry out a share of pupil supervisory duties in accordance with published rosters.
To plan and deliver differentiated instruction to meet the diverse learning needs of all pupils, including those with Special Educational Needs (SEN), English as an Additional Language (EAL), and Gifted and Talented pupils, in line with the school's SEN policy and inclusive practices.
To implement all School Policies and procedures and to play an active part in promoting the school’s motto Servire Honore and ethos “Working together for excellence in a caring community.”
To contribute to the review and development of the curriculum within their subject area, ensuring it is engaging, relevant, and meets the needs of all learners.
To promote and organise enrichment activities including events, exhibitions and trips to raise the profile of the Department within the School and to foster enjoyment and satisfaction in the study of the subject by pupils.
To maximise pupils’ involvement in the production of attractive and useful wall and other displays.
As directed by the principal, to teach an additional subject which best meets the needs of the School.
To promote that aspect of the school’s ethos relating to cross community work and furthering the School’s shared education programme.
To teach Citizenship, Employability, Personal Development, Learning for Life and Work, Life Skills and/or ICT as requested by the Principal.
To undertake any reasonable duties as requested by the Principal or his appointed Deputy.
To implement a set of standardised common assessment tasks within the Department and utilise these marks to monitor and track progress against individual pupil targets.
To make use of agreed statistical analysis procedures to review pupil and staff performance and to set annual attainment targets.
Within all subjects taught to ensure the requirements of the Key Elements and Whole Curriculum Skills & Capabilities of the NI Revised Curriculum are met.
To actively employ Assessment for Learning strategies to inform teaching and learning, providing opportunities for self and peer assessment, and using assessment data to adjust future planning.
To effectively integrate technology into teaching and learning to enhance engagement, access resources, and develop pupils' digital literacy skills.
To provide pupils with regular constructive feedback and positive reinforcement on all aspects of their performance.
To report to parents, one written report and other statistical reports per year group, as instructed by the Principal.
To participate in appropriate meetings with colleagues, parents and pupils and to report to parents through Parents’ Meetings, Open Nights and Consultation Interviews.
To ensure the Health and Safety of all pupils and staff within the classroom and other workplaces.
To actively engage in relevant professional development opportunities to enhance their teaching practice and keep abreast of current educational research and best practices.
To contribute to the wider life of the school by organising and/or participating in extra-curricular activities that cater to pupils' interests and talents.
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 including information about sources of more expert advice on specific questions, making relevant records and reports;
Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position;
Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils;
Communicating and co-operating with such persons or bodies outside the school as may be approved by the employing authority and the Board of Governors;
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 except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position.
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;
Participating in arrangements for his/her further training and professional development as a teacher.
Advising and co-operating with the Principal and other teachers (or any one or more of them) on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.
Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the policies of the employing authority and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.
Participating in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements.
Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations; recording and reporting such assessments; and participating in arrangements for pupils’ presentation for and supervision during such examination.
Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers, including the induction and assessment of probationary teachers;
Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers;
Taking such part as may be required of him/her in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.
Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as described above, including the management or supervision of persons providing support for the teachers in the school and the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials.
Subject to the provisions of Article 22 of the Order, attending assemblies;
Registering the attendance of pupils and supervising pupils, whether these duties are to be performed before, during or after school sessions.
Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available