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 of that school.
2. If 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 may for the time being be required to work as a teacher.
1. Planning
1. Planning and preparing courses and lessons;
2. Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere;
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 of any class or group of pupils assigned to him/her;
2. Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers;
3. Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils;
4. Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils;
5. Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above.
3. Assessment/Reporting
Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils.
4. Staff Development/Professional Development
1. Participating, if required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review;
2. Reviewing from time to time his/her methods of teaching and programmes of work;
3. Advising and co-operating with the Principal and other teachers on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.
5. Discipline/Health and Safety
1. Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the policies of the employing authority and safeguarding their health and safety.
2. Participating in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school.
6. Public Examinations
Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations; recording and reporting such assessments.
7. Review and Development of Management Activities/Administration
1. Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers;
2. Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers;
3. Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties.
8. Number of days/Hours of work
1. A full-time teacher shall be available for work on 195 days in any year;
2. A teacher shall be available to perform such duties at such times and such places as may reasonably be specified by the Principal.
9. Staff cover
Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available.
This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations and equality of opportunity.
PERSON SPECIFICATION
1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet the required criteria.
2. Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria.
SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage:
1. Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
2. Hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification which has prepared the applicant to teach Biology as his/her main subject.
3. Have a minimum of three months' experience of teaching Biology within the last 6 years in a post primary school.
4. Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post.
SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA
1. Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the CCEA GCSE Biology and Double Award Biology specifications and GCE A-Level Biology specification.
2. Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively to promote positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community.
SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA
1. Hold an honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent or higher in Biology or related area.
2. Have a minimum of three months' experience of teaching Biology to GCSE within the last 6 years in a post primary school.
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
The Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background.
APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES
To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here.
The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer
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