Teacher - initially P6

Teacher - Primary

Reports to:

Principal

• Plan and prepare courses and lessons.
• Teach pupils according to their educational needs, including setting and marking work.
• Assess, record and report on pupil development, progress and attainment.
• Promote general progress and well-being of pupils.
• Provide advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters and future careers.
• Record and report on personal and social needs of pupils.
• Communicate and consult with parents.
• Co-operate with external bodies approved by the employing authority.
• Participate in meetings for curriculum and pastoral arrangements.
• Maintain order and discipline among pupils in accordance with policy.
• Participate in meetings relating to curriculum administration and pastoral arrangements.
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and assessing pupils for such examinations.
• Take part in review and development of management activities and administration.

• Hold a teaching qualification recognised to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Minimum 1 year post-qualification demonstrable experience of teaching a primary school class to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of working in a socially deprived area, including meeting needs of pupils with SEN.
• Registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post.
• Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum, Safeguarding and Child Protection policy, SEND Code of Practice, and current assessment methods.
• Effective teaching and classroom management skills.
• Proven ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to use initiative, solve problems, be flexible, work collaboratively.

• Experience of teaching Literacy using the Talk for Writing Approach.
• Experience of assisting with a whole school drama production.
• Experience of teaching P6 at Key Stage 2 to achieve positive learning outcomes.

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