Maths Teacher; maternity cover- Post Primary

Job Title

Teacher – Post‑Primary

Principal

• Planning and Preparation
  • Plan and prepare courses and lessons.
  • Teach pupils according to their educational needs, setting and marking work.
  • Assess, record and report on pupils’ development, progress and attainment.
• General Responsibilities
  • Promote general progress and well‑being of pupils.
  • Provide advice and guidance on education, social matters, future careers and further education.
  • Make records of pupils’ personal and social needs unless it compromises teacher’s position.
  • Communicate and consult with parents and external bodies approved by the employing authority.
  • Participate in meetings relevant to the school’s purposes.
• Assessment and Reporting
  • Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references for pupils.
• Staff Development and Professional Development
  • Participate in staff development and performance review schemes.
  • Review teaching methods and teaching programmes.
  • Co‑operate with the Principal and other teachers on course development, teaching materials, programmes and assessment.
• Discipline, Health and Safety
  • Maintain order and discipline, safeguard pupils’ health and safety.
  • Participate in meetings on curriculum and pastoral arrangements.
• Public Examinations
  • Arrange and assess pupils for public examinations, and supervise examinations.
• Management Activities and Administration
  • Contribute to selection, induction, assessment of other teachers.
  • Coordinate or manage the work of other teachers.
  • Participate in administration tasks related to support staff and equipment.

A full‑time teacher should be available for work on 195 days in any year, not more than 190 days for classroom teaching. Total hours per year: 1,265 excluding preparation, marking and travel. Mid‑day supervision may be required unless specified. Teachers must have at least a 30‑minute break between 12:00 and 14:00, and nursery teachers 12:00‑14:30. Staff cover: teachers may cover absent colleagues under specified conditions.

• Qualifications
  • Teaching qualification recognized for grant‑aided schools in Northern Ireland.
  • Degree or Level 6 equivalent with Maths as main subject.
  • Registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland.
• Experience
  • Teaching Maths at Key Stage 3 and 4 with positive learning outcomes.
  • Demonstrable use of varied teaching strategies to meet diverse learning needs.
• Knowledge
  • Northern Ireland Curriculum.
  • Safeguarding, Child Protection policy and SEND Code of Practice.
  • Use of digital classroom tools and assessment methods.
• Skills / Abilities
  • Effective teaching and classroom management.
  • Supportive inclusive learning environment.
  • Collaboration, teamwork and motivation.
• Values and Identification with School Ethos
  • Evidence how experience reflects the school’s values/ethos.

Shortlisting will be based on essential criteria. Additional criteria may be applied at interview stage. Applicants must demonstrate criteria by the closing date.

Enhanced Disclosure Certificate required for regulated activity. Applicants will cover cost at pre‑employment stage.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.