Post Primary - Teacher of Science

• You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.
• You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
• The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
• Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.
• Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
• In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

• You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant.
• You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
• The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
• Shortlisting will be carried out on the basis of the essential criteria set out in Section 1 below, using the information provided by you on your application form.
• Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
• In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in which case these will be applied in the order listed. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria.

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may also be further explored during the interview/selection stage
. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Factor
Essential Criteria
Method of Assessment
Qualifications/ Professional Membership Qualifications must be obtained at the date of taking up appointment:
Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland. (Primary qualifications acceptable) Hold suitable qualifications such as A Levels/Level 3 BTECs in Science and/or related subjects. Hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification which has prepared the applicant to teach (Primary qualifications acceptable) Shortlisting by Application Form Experience Minimum of 3 months' demonstrable experience of teaching to achieve positive learning outcomes (Teaching practice accepted) Demonstrable commitment to the wider life of a school/college.

Shortlisting by Application Form Other Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post Pre-employment Check

Shortlisting by Application Form

The following are additional
essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.
Factor
Essential Criteria
Method of Assessment
Knowledge Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of pupils Knowledge of Information Technology systems such as digital classroom tools/media and the use of tablets/mobile technologies Knowledge of current assessment methods to inform teaching Interview Skills / Abilities Effective teaching and classroom management skills to inspire and challenge pupils to raise achievement Proven ability to provide a supportive, inclusive…