Teacher (Special) - Post Primary

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

About The Position

The Teacher - Post-Primary works under the reasonable direction of the Principal and carries out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances require. The post-holder plans and prepares courses and lessons; teaches pupils according to their educational needs; sets and marks work; and assesses, records and reports on pupils’ development, progress and attainment. The role includes promoting pupils’ progress and well-being; providing educational, social, further-education and career guidance; communicating and consulting with parents; cooperating with approved external persons and bodies; and participating in relevant meetings. The teacher contributes to oral and written assessments, reports and references, maintains good order and discipline, and safeguards pupils’ health and safety. The post-holder participates in staff development and professional review, reviews teaching methods and programmes of work, undertakes further professional development, and cooperates with the Principal and other teachers on curriculum, teaching materials, assessment and pastoral arrangements. Duties may also include preparing pupils for public examinations, assessing and supervising them during examinations, contributing to teacher selection and development, coordinating or managing other teachers, and undertaking related administrative and organisational tasks, including attendance registration and pupil supervision. A full-time teacher is available for work 195 days per year, of which no more than 190 involve classroom teaching, and for duties at specified times and places for 1,265 hours annually, excluding lesson preparation and marking off school premises and travel. Classroom teaching is limited to 23.5 hours per week in secondary schools. The job description may be reviewed as circumstances change, and other similar duties appropriate to the grade may be assigned. The post-holder is expected to promote good relations and equality of opportunity and comply with equality legislation.

Requirements

Hold a teaching qualification recognised for teaching English or Mathematics in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
Hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification that has prepared the applicant to teach English or Mathematics as their main subject.
Have at least one year of demonstrable experience teaching English or Mathematics at Key Stage 4 to achieve positive learning outcomes.
Have demonstrable experience using a range of teaching strategies to meet pupils’ learning needs.
Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up the post.
Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies to meet pupils’ learning needs.
Knowledge of information technology systems, including digital classroom tools and media and tablets or 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 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 effectively as a team member and motivate self and others.
Demonstrate how experience and approach to work reflect the school’s values and ethos.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of demonstrable experience teaching English or Mathematics at Key Stage 5 to achieve positive learning outcomes.

Responsibilities

Plan and prepare courses and lessons.
Teach assigned pupils according to their educational needs, including setting and marking work.
Assess, record and report on pupils’ development, progress and attainment.
Promote pupils’ general progress and well-being.
Provide pupils with educational, social, further-education and career advice and guidance, and make relevant records and reports.
Communicate and consult with parents and cooperate with approved people and bodies outside the school.
Participate in meetings concerning pupils, the curriculum, school administration, organisation and pastoral arrangements.
Provide or contribute to oral and written pupil assessments, reports and references.
Participate in staff development and performance review, review teaching methods and programmes, and undertake further training and professional development.
Advise and cooperate with the Principal and other teachers on courses, teaching materials, teaching programmes, teaching and assessment methods, and pastoral arrangements.
Maintain good order and discipline and safeguard pupils’ health and safety at school and during authorised activities elsewhere.
Prepare pupils for public examinations, assess them for examination purposes, record and report assessments, and help arrange their presentation and supervision during examinations.
Contribute to teacher selection and professional development, including induction and assessment of probationary teachers; coordinate or manage other teachers when required.
Contribute to the review, development and management of curriculum, organisational and pastoral activities.
Undertake related administrative and organisational duties, including managing or supervising support staff and ordering and allocating equipment and materials.
Attend assemblies, register pupil attendance and supervise pupils before, during or after school sessions as required.
Promote good relations and equality of opportunity and have due regard for equality legislation.