Teacher initially P6

Teacher initially P6 Education Authority - Northern Ireland
• Belfast, Northern Ireland, UK

• 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.

• Qualifications / Professional Membership
  Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland.
  Qualifications must be obtained at the closing date for completed applications.
  Shortlisting by Application Form.
• Experience
  Minimum of 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 meeting the needs of young people of all abilities & backgrounds including those with Special Educational Needs.
  Shortlisting by Application Form.
• Other
  Registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post – Pre-Employment Check.

• 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 learning environment.
  - Ability to use initiative, solve problems and be flexible.
  - Ability to work collaboratively to promote positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community.
  - Ability to work as an effective member of a team and to motivate self and others.
  Interview.
• Values Orientation / Identification with School Ethos
  Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the Schools Values/ethos. You will find information about our Values/ethos on the schools website.
  Interview.

• Qualifications and Experience
  - Minimum of 1 year post qualification demonstrable experience of teaching a primary school class to the Northern Ireland curriculum to achieve positive learning outcomes.
  - Demonstrable experience of teaching Literacy using the Talk for Writing Approach.
  - Demonstrable experience of assisting with a whole school drama production.
  - Minimum of 1 year post qualification demonstrable experience of teaching P6 at Key Stage 2 to achieve positive learning outcomes.
  - Demonstrable experience of teaching pupils for whom English is not their first language.
  Shortlisting by Application Form.

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