JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Teacher - Post-Primary
REPORTS TO: Principal
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER
A teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require:
1. If employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal.
2. If employed by a board on terms under which not assigned to any one school, under the reasonable direction of that board and the principal of any school in which required to work.
1. Planning
1. Planning and preparing courses and lessons.
2. Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned, including the setting and marking of work.
3. Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress, and attainment of pupils.
2. General
1. Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and groups assigned.
2. Providing advice and guidance on educational and social matters.
3. Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils.
4. Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils.
5. Communicating and cooperating with approved external persons or bodies.
6. Participating in relevant meetings.
3. Assessment/Reporting
Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports, and references relating to individual pupils and groups.
4. Staff Development/Professional Development
1. Participating in any scheme of staff development and performance review.
2. Reviewing methods of teaching and programmes of work.
3. Advising and cooperating with the Principal and other teachers on preparation and development of courses of study.
5. Discipline/Health and Safety
1. Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils.
2. Participating in meetings related to curriculum or administration.
6. Public Examinations
Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and assessing them.
7. Review and Development of Management Activities/Administration
1. Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers.
2. Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to duties.
8. Number of days/Hours of work
A full-time teacher shall be available for work on 195 days in any year, with not more than 190 days involving teaching children in a classroom situation.
9. Staff cover
Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available under specified conditions.
This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS
* You must clearly demonstrate how you meet the required criteria on your application form.
* Shortlisting will be based on the essential criteria.
* The Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that meet the criteria most strongly.
SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. Hold a teaching qualification for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
2. Hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification in Music.
Experience
1. Minimum of 3 months’ demonstrable experience of teaching Music.
2. Experience of using a range of teaching strategies.
3. Experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching.
Other
Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland before taking up post.
SECTION 2 - ADDITIONAL ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum and WJEC GCSE Music specification.
2. Effective teaching and classroom management skills.
3. Ability to work collaboratively to promote positive relationships.
SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA
1. Hold an honours degree (minimum 2:2) in Music or related subject.
2. Experience of promoting positive relationships through extra-curricular activities.
3. Minimum of 3 months’ experience of teaching Music at A Level.
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Education Authority will undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background for posts involving regulated activity.
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here.
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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