Teacher - Primary - KS1 (2 Posts)

Education Authority; Lisburn; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established education authority is seeking a passionate Primary Teacher to join their dedicated team. This role involves planning and delivering engaging lessons tailored to diverse learners, including those with special educational needs. You will play a vital role in promoting student progress and well-being while collaborating with colleagues to enhance educational strategies. The ideal candidate will possess a recognized teaching qualification and demonstrate effective classroom management and teamwork skills. Join a forward-thinking institution committed to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment for all students.

Qualifications

• At least 1 year of teaching Key Stage 1 and supporting diverse learners.
• Registered with GTCNI before starting.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing courses and lessons for pupils.
• Assessing, recording, and reporting on pupils' development and progress.

Skills

Effective teaching

Classroom management

Inclusive environment

Teamwork

Problem-solving

Initiative

Education

Recognized teaching qualification for Northern Ireland

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Teacher - Primary

REPORTS TO: Principal

Professional Duties of a Teacher

Regulations

(Northern Ireland) 1987, Schedule 3, Regulation 5

1. Exercise of general professional duties
2. A teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require:

• (a) if employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal;
• (b) if employed by a board on terms under which he/she is not assigned to any one school, under the reasonable direction of that board and of the principal of any school where he/she may be required to work.

Exercise of particular duties

A teacher employed as a teacher (other than a principal) shall perform, in accordance with directions from the principal, such duties as may be reasonably assigned.

Similarly, teachers employed by a board shall perform duties as directed by the board or principal of the school where they work.

Key Responsibilities

1. Planning

• Planning and preparing courses and lessons.
• Teaching pupils according to their educational needs, including setting and marking work.
• Assessing, recording, and reporting on pupils' development and progress.

General

• Promoting pupils' progress and well-being.
• Providing advice and guidance on educational, social, and career matters.
• Making records and reports on pupils' personal and social needs.
• Communicating with parents and external bodies.
• Participating in meetings related to these activities.

Assessment/Reporting

• Providing assessments, reports, and references on pupils.

Staff Development

• Participating in staff development and performance review schemes.
• Reviewing teaching methods and participating in training.
• Advising on curriculum and assessment development.

Discipline/Health and Safety

• Maintaining order and safety in accordance with policies.
• Participating in school meetings regarding curriculum and organization.

Public Examinations

• Preparing pupils for exams, assessing, and supervising during exams.

Management and Administration

• Contributing to staff recruitment and development.
• Managing work of other teachers.
• Participating in curriculum and school management activities.

Working Hours and Days

• Availability for 195 days per year, with specific hours and breaks as detailed.

Staff Cover

• Supervising pupils when teachers are absent, with specific conditions based on school size.

Other duties as assigned, with a focus on promoting good relations and equality, in line with legislation.

Person Specification

Notes to Applicants: Demonstrate how you meet each criterion on your application. Shortlisting is based on essential criteria. Further criteria may be explored during interviews.

Section 1 - Essential Criteria

• Qualifications: Recognized teaching qualification for Northern Ireland.
• Experience: At least 1 year of teaching Key Stage 1, supporting diverse learners, including those with SEND, and using digital media.
• Registration: Registered with GTCNI before starting.

Section 2 - Additional Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of NI Curriculum, Safeguarding, SEND Code of Practice, teaching strategies, IT systems, assessment methods.
• Skills: Effective teaching, classroom management, inclusive environment, teamwork, problem-solving, initiative.
• Values: Alignment with school ethos, as detailed on the school's website.

Section 3 - Desirable Criteria

• Experience in curriculum development and extracurricular activities.

Disclosure and Applicant Guidance

Criminal background checks are required for regulated activities. Costs are borne by the applicant. Further info available at NI Direct and the Department of Justice.

Guidance notes and benefits info are accessible via the provided links.

The Education Authority promotes equality of opportunity.