Teacher - Primary

Education Authority Northern Ireland•Ballyclare, MI

3h•Onsite

About The Position

TEACHERS’ (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987 Schedule 3 Regulation 5 1) Exercise of general professional duties A teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require:- (a) if he/she is employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school; (b) if he/she is employed by a board on terms under which he is not assigned to any one school, under the reasonable direction of that board and of the principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher. 2) Exercise of particular duties (a) A teacher employed as a teacher (other than a principal) in a school shall perform, in accordance with any directions which may be reasonably given to him/her by the principal from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her. (b) A teacher to whom paragraph 1(b) refers shall perform, in accordance with any direction which may reasonably be given to him/her from time to time by the board or by the principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her. This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

Requirements

Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland
Minimum of 2 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching Key Stage One to achieve positive learning outcomes
Demonstrable experience of using a range of effective classroom strategies to provide support and challenge children and young people of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs
Demonstrable experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning
Demonstrable working knowledge of pastoral care/promoting positive behaviour
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 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
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the School’s Values/ethos

Nice To Haves

Minimum of 2 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching a composite class at Key Stage One and/or Two to achieve positive learning outcomes
Demonstrable experience of teaching children who have Special Educational Needs
Demonstrable experience of planning and developing practical and active learning experiences
Demonstrable experience of monitoring pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention
Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating World Around Us within a Primary School
Demonstrable experience of co-ordinating Eco School's programme throughout a Primary School
Demonstrable experience of assisting with / accompanying school residential trips

Responsibilities

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