Teacher of Modern Languages

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Teacher - Post-Primary

REPORTS TO: Principal

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER

TEACHERS’ (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS

(NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987

Schedule 3

Regulation 5

This post has a Teaching Allowance attached on a pro rata basis for the responsibility for HOD

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 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 in which he/she may be required to work.

2) Exercise of particular duties

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

(b) Teachers not assigned to a specific school shall perform duties as directed by the board or the principal of any school they are required to work in.

3. 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.

4. General

• Promoting the progress and well-being of pupils.
• 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.

5. Assessment/Reporting

Providing assessments, reports, and references for pupils, while maintaining professional integrity.

6. Staff Development/Professional Development

• Participating in staff development schemes and performance reviews.
• Reviewing and developing teaching methods and programmes.
• Advising on course and material development.

7. Discipline/Health and Safety

• Maintaining discipline and safeguarding health and safety.
• Participating in school meetings related to curriculum and organization.

8. Public Examinations

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

9. Management and Administration

• Contributing to staff recruitment and development.
• Managing or coordinating other teachers' work.
• Participating in curriculum and organizational development.
• Handling administrative tasks, including support staff management and resource allocation.

10. Working Hours

• Available for 195 days/year, with up to 190 days involving classroom teaching.
• Work hours and breaks as specified, with limitations on weekly teaching hours.

11. Staff Cover

Supervising pupils in absence of their teacher, with specific conditions based on school size.

This job description is subject to review and may include other duties. The post-holder is expected to promote equality and good relations in accordance with legislation.