Teacher - Primary

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

Job summary

A leading educational institution in Northern Ireland is seeking a dedicated Primary Teacher. The role involves planning lessons, assessing students, and maintaining discipline while promoting equality and good relations. Applicants should possess relevant qualifications and teaching skills.

Qualifications

• Must demonstrate knowledge of curriculum and safeguarding policies.

Responsibilities

• Planning and preparing lessons.
• Teaching and assessing pupils.
• Maintaining pupil discipline.

Skills

Teaching

Collaboration

Education

Relevant qualifications

Job description

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Teacher - 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:

• (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 required to work.

1. Exercise of particular duties

Teachers shall perform duties as reasonably directed by the principal or the board, including tasks related to teaching, assessment, pastoral care, staff development, discipline, examinations, management, and administration, as detailed in the original description.

Other key responsibilities

• Planning and preparing lessons
• Teaching and assessing pupils
• Providing guidance and maintaining pupil discipline
• Participating in staff development and school meetings
• Participating in examination arrangements and school management activities
• Adhering to working hours and conditions as specified

Person Specification

Applicants must demonstrate essential and desirable criteria, including relevant qualifications, experience, knowledge of curriculum and safeguarding policies, and skills in teaching and collaboration. The application process will assess these criteria at various stages, including shortlisting and interviews.

The post involves a commitment to promoting equality and good relations, in accordance with legislation.