Teacher of PE

Education Authority; Coleraine; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional educational authority in Coleraine seeks an experienced Teacher - Post-Primary specializing in Physical Education. The role requires a recognized teaching qualification and a minimum of 4 years’ teaching experience at Key Stage 4. Responsibilities include planning lessons, assessing student progress, and promoting a supportive learning environment. The next teacher will contribute to the educational development of pupils while adhering to safeguarding policies. This opportunity offers a chance to make a significant impact in the classroom.

Benefits

Supportive work environment

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification recognized for grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Minimum 4 years’ experience teaching Physical Education at Key Stage 4.
• Demonstrable experience of using varied teaching strategies.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prepare courses and lessons.
• Assess and report on pupils’ progress.
• Maintain discipline and promote well-being.

Skills

Effective teaching and classroom management skills

Ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment

Collaborative work ethic

Motivational skills

Education

Teaching qualification recognized for grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland

Degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Physical Education

Job description

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

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:
   • If he/she is employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school;
   • 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 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.
   • 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.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Planning
   • Planning and preparing courses and lessons;
   • Teaching according to pupils’ educational needs, including setting and marking work for pupils in school and elsewhere;
   • Assessing, recording and reporting on pupils’ development, progress and attainment.
2. General
   • Promoting the general progress and well‑being of pupils and classes;
   • Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational, social matters and future careers, including information on further advice sources and record‑keeping;
   • Making records of personal and social needs of pupils as required;
   • Communicating and consulting with parents;
   • Communicating and co‑operating with external persons or bodies approved by the employing authority and the Board of Governors;
   • Participating in relevant meetings.
3. Assessment / Reporting
   • Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to pupils and groups, subject to safeguarding considerations.
4. Staff Development / Professional Development
   • Participating, where required, in staff development schemes and performance reviews;
   • Reviewing teaching methods and programmes; engaging in further training;
   • Advising and co‑operating with the Principal and colleagues on course development, teaching materials, assessment and pastoral arrangements.
5. Discipline / Health and Safety
   • Maintaining order and discipline among pupils in line with the employing authority’s policies and safeguarding health and safety on school premises and during off‑site activities;
   • Participating in meetings related to curriculum, administration or pastoral functions.
6. Public Examinations
   • Preparing pupils for public examinations; assessing and recording such assessments; supervising pupil presentation during examinations.
7. Review and Development of Management Activities / Administration
   • Contributing to selection, induction and assessment of other teachers, including probationary teachers;
   • Coordinating or managing other teachers’ work; participating in curriculum, organisation and pastoral management;
   • Performing administrative tasks, supervising support staff, ordering and allocating equipment and materials;
   • Attending assemblies and supervising attendance as required.
8. Number of days / Hours of work
   • Full‑time teachers (non‑residential) are expected to work 195 days per year, with no more than 190 days teaching in classroom situations;
   • Teachers may be required to work 1,265 hours per year, excluding time spent off‑premises preparing and marking lessons and travelling;
   • Teaching or supervising limits:
     • Primary or special schools – no more than 25 hours per week.
     • Secondary schools – no more than 23.5 hours per week.
   • Mid‑day supervision and other specific breaks are outlined in the regulations.
9. Staff cover
   • Supervising and teaching pupils whose teacher is unavailable under specified enrolment conditions, as described in the regulations.

This job description is a guideline and will be reviewed as circumstances change. The post holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity, and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Minimum requirements and essential criteria are detailed below.

NOTES TO JOB APPLICATIONS

• You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria; failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
• 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 to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
• In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria at shortlisting; these will be applied in the order listed.

SECTION 1 – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (Shortlisting Stage)

Qualifications / Professional Membership

• Hold a teaching qualification recognized for grant‑aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification that has prepared the applicant to teach Physical Education as the main subject.
• Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up the post.

Experience

• Minimum of 6 months’ demonstrable experience teaching Physical Education at Key Stage 3.
• Minimum of 4 years’ experience teaching Physical Education at Key Stage 4 to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of differentiating lessons and using a range of teaching strategies to meet pupils’ learning needs.

SECTION 2 – ESSENTIAL CRITERIA (Interview Stage)

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the 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 pupils’ learning needs.
• Knowledge of Information Technology systems such as digital classroom tools and mobile technologies.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods to inform teaching.

Skills / Abilities

• Effective teaching and classroom management skills to inspire and challenge pupils.
• Proven 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 to motivate self and others.

Values / Ethos

• Evidence of how experience and approach reflect the School’s Values and ethos (information available on the school’s website).

SECTION 3 – DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Qualifications and Experience

• Hold a relevant netball or hockey coaching qualification.
• Minimum of 1 year’s demonstrable experience teaching Physical Education at Key Stage 3 or 4 to achieve positive learning outcomes.

CRIMINAL BACKGROUND DISCLOSURE

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. If you are recommended for appointment to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background will be required. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent at the pre‑employment stage.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.