Teacher - Primary 1 (Foundation Stage)

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

Job summary

A leading educational authority in Northern Ireland seeks a Primary Teacher to promote pupils' well-being and academic success. The role involves planning lessons, assessing student progress, and participating in staff development. Applicants should have teaching qualifications and experience in diverse classroom strategies. This position offers a chance to contribute to a supportive learning environment and uphold the school's values.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years' experience teaching Foundation Stage with positive outcomes.
• Registered with GTCNI before employment.

Responsibilities

• Planning, teaching, assessing, and reporting on pupils' development.
• Maintaining order and safeguarding health and safety.
• Preparing pupils for exams and supervising during exams.

Skills

Effective Teaching

Classroom Management

Inclusivity

Problem-Solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Qualified to teach in grant-aided schools in 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 (not a principal) shall carry out professional duties as required, under reasonable directions from the principal or the employing authority, including when employed by a board without a specific school assignment.
3. Exercise of particular duties
4. Teachers shall perform duties reasonably assigned by the principal or the board, including planning, teaching, assessing, and reporting on pupils' development.

Specific Responsibilities

1. Planning
2. Developing courses and lessons, teaching pupils, and assessing their progress.
3. General
4. Promoting pupils' well-being, providing guidance, making records, communicating with parents and external bodies, and participating in meetings.
5. Assessment/Reporting
6. Providing assessments, reports, and references for pupils.
7. Staff Development
8. Participating in staff development schemes, reviewing teaching methods, and engaging in professional training.
9. Discipline/Health and Safety
10. Maintaining order, safeguarding health and safety, and participating in school meetings related to curriculum and organization.
11. Public Examinations
12. Preparing pupils for exams, assessing, recording, and supervising during exams.
13. Management and Administration
14. Contributing to staff appointment, managing other teachers, and participating in curriculum and organizational development.
15. Working Hours
16. Availability for 195 days/year, with specific hours and breaks outlined, including travel and preparation time.
17. Staff Cover
18. Supervising pupils in absence of their teacher, with conditions based on school size and teacher availability.

This job description is subject to review and may include other duties appropriate to the grade. The post-holder is expected to promote equality and good relations, complying with relevant legislation.

Person Specification

Notes to Applicants

• Applicants must demonstrate how they meet each criterion on their application form, including both essential and desirable criteria.
• Criteria will be assessed at shortlisting and interview stages.

Section 1 - Essential Criteria

• Qualified to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Minimum 2 years' experience teaching Foundation Stage with positive outcomes.
• Experience using diverse classroom strategies, including digital media.
• Registered with GTCNI before employment.

Section 2 - Additional Essential Criteria

• Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum, safeguarding, SEND Code of Practice, and assessment methods.
• Skills in effective teaching, classroom management, inclusivity, problem-solving, teamwork, and communication.
• Alignment with the school's values and ethos.

Section 3 - Desirable Criteria

• Extended experience, extracurricular participation, metacognitive teaching approaches, and Forest Schools experience.

Disclosure of Criminal Background

Post involves regulated activity; an Enhanced Disclosure will be required, at the applicant's cost.

Applicant Guidance

Guidance notes and benefits information available via links provided.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.