Teacher Primary

JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Teacher - PrimaryREPORTS TO: PrincipalPROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHERTEACHERS (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS(NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987Schedule 3Regulation 5Duties include:Teacher support and professional developmentProvide in-service training for staff sharing new approaches and effective practices.Support teachers in identifying and addressing the needs of pupils with underachievement or special educational needs in conjunction with the SENCO.Meet regularly with teachers to plan and monitor their literacy needs.Monitor and evaluate teaching and learning to ensure high standards.Curriculum and policy developmentLead the development and implementation of the whole-school literacy strategy and policy.Ensure literacy is promoted effectively across all subjects.Keep up-to-date with curriculum innovations research and national strategies and advise staff accordingly.Liaise with other subject leaders to evaluate the suitability of resources for promoting literacy.Monitoring and evaluationMonitor student progress in literacy and use data to inform school development planning.Oversee the implementation of school-wide reading and literacy programs.Establish and review strategies for implementing these programs.Report on literacy provision and standards to the Senior Leadership Team and governors.Resource and extracurricular coordinationOversee the selection use and effectiveness of literacy resources including the school library/ reading areas.Plan and lead extra-curricular activities such as book weeks reading challenges and public speaking competitions.Work with parents to support reading at home and organize information sessions.1) Exercise of general professional dutiesA 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 schoolin 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 principalfrom 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 principalof 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.1. Planning1.1 Planning and preparing courses and lessons;1.2 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;1.3 Assessing recording and reporting on the development progress and attainment of pupils.2. General2.1 Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to him/her;2.2 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 expertadvice on specific questions making relevant records and reports;2.3 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 teachers own position;2.4 Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils;2.5 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;2.6 Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above.3. Assessment/ReportingProviding 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 beregarded as compromising a teachers own position.4. Staff Development/Professional Development4.1 Participating if required in any scheme of staff development and performance review;4.2a) Reviewing from time to time his/her methods of teaching and programmes of work;b) Participating in arrangements for his/her further training and professional development as a teacher.4.3 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 materialsteaching programmes methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.5. Discipline/Health and Safety5.1 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 areauthorised to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere.5.2 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.6. Public ExaminationsParticipating 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.7. Review and Development of Management Activities/Administration7.1a) Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers including the induction and assessment of probationary teachers;b) Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers;c) 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 functionsof the school.7.2a) Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as described above including the management or supervision of persons providing supportfor the teachers in the school and the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials.b) Subject to the provisions of Article 22 of the Order attending assemblies;c) Registering the attendance of pupils and supervising pupils whether these duties are to be performed before during or after school sessions.8. Number of days/Hours of work8.1 a) A full-time teacher other than a teacher employed in a residential establishment shall be available for work on 195 days in any year of which not more than 190 daysshould involve teaching children in a classroom situation;b) A teacher other than a teacher employed in a residential establishment shall be available to perform such duties at such times and such places as may reasonably bespecified by the Principal or where he/she is employed by a Board on terms under which he/she is not assigned to any one school by the Board or the Principal of any schoolin which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher for 1265 hours in any year exclusive of time spent off school premises in preparing and marking lessonsand time spent travelling to and from the place of work;c) A teacher may not be required to teach as distinct from supervise children in a classroom situation for more than 25 hours in any week in a primary or special school and 23.5hours in any week in a secondary school;d) Unless employed under a separate contract as a mid-day supervisor a teacher shall not be required to undertake mid-day supervision;e) Subject to paragraph (f) all teachers shall be required to have a break of at least 30 minutes between the hours of 12 noon and 2.00 pm;f) Teachers in nursery schools and nursery units in primary schools shall be required to have a break of at least 30 minutes between the hours of 12 noon and 2.30 pm;g) For the purposes of this paragraph a year means a period of 12 months commencing on 31st July and a week means a period of 7 days commencing on a Sunday.9. Staff cover9.1 Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available provided that:a) In schools with an average daily enrolment of 222 or less in primary 1 and primary 2 classes in schools with an average daily enrolment greater than 222 pupils and in nurseryclasses in primary schools a teacher other than a supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover:b) In schools with an average daily enrolment greater than 222 pupils a teacher other than a supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover after the second day on whicha teacher other than a teacher of primary 1 or primary 2 class or of a nursery class in a primary school is absent or otherwise not available or from the first day if the fact that theteacher would be absent or otherwise not available for a period exceeding 2 days was known to and agreed by the employing authority in advance.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 whichthe 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 equalitylegislation at all times.PERSON SPECIFICATIONNOTES TO JOB APPLICANTSYou must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question how and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria where relevant.You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications unless the criteria state otherwise.The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below using the information provided by you on your application form.Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right toshortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet thecriteria for the role.In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria asoutlined in Section 3 at shortlisting in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following areessentialcriteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and whichmay also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.FactorEssential CriteriaMethod of AssessmentQualifications/ Professional MembershipAt the closing date for completed applications hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern IrelandShortlisting by Application FormExperienceMinimum of 3 years demonstrable paid experience of teaching Foundation Stage to achieve positive learning outcomesDemonstrable 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 NeedsDemonstrable experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learningMinimum of 1 years experience coordinating an area of the curriculum.Shortlisting by Application FormOtherBeregistered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up postPre-Employment CheckSECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIAThe following areadditionalessentialcriteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.FactorEssential CriteriaMethod of AssessmentKnowledgeKnowledge of Northern Ireland CurriculumKnowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practiceKnowledge of the SEND Code of PracticeKnowledge of a range of teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of pupilsKnowledge of Information Technology systems such as digital classroom tools/media and the use of tablets/mobile technologiesKnowledge of current assessment methods to inform teachingInterviewSkills / AbilitiesEffective teaching and classroom management skills to inspire and challenge pupils to raise achievementProven ability to provide a supportive inclusive learning environmentAbility to use initiative solve problems and be flexibleAbility to work collaboratively to promote positive relationships with pupils colleagues parents and the wider communityAbility to work as an effective member of a team and to motivate self and othersInterviewValues Orientation / Identification with School EthosEvidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the Schools Values/ethos. You will find information about our Values/ethos on the schools website.InterviewSECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIASome or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.FactorDesirable CriteriaMethod of AssessmentQualifications and ExperienceDemonstrable experience of coordinating literacy to include monitoring pupil progress performance target setting and intervention.Demonstrable experience of assisting with the delivery of Music and/or an area of The Arts in a school environment/Hold a relevant qualification to assist with the delivery of Music in a school environment.Shortlisting by Application FormDISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUNDThe Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as regulated activity.In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves regulated activity the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that youWILLbe expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.Further information can be accessed atNI Director theDepartment of Justice.APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTESTo view the applicant guidance notes please clickhere.To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority clickhereThe Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer Key Skills Food Science,Marketing and Merchandising,Crystal Report,ESL,Client Services Employment Type : Full Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1