Teacher - Primary - Foundation Stage; Maternity

PERSON SPECIFICATION

• Clearly demonstrate on your application how you meet the required criteria for both essential and desirable.
• Demonstrate criteria by the closing date unless otherwise stated.
• The selection stage for each criterion is outlined in the table below.
• Shortlisting is based on the essential criteria set out in Section 1 using information from your application.
• The selection panel reserves the right to shortlist those applicants who most strongly meet the criteria.
• In case of many applications, the panel may apply desirable criteria outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting, in the order listed.

The following are essential criteria, initially measured y may be further explored during interview/selection.

• Qualifications / Professional Membership – Hold a teaching qualification recognised for grant‑aided schools in Northern Ireland, qualified by the closing date. Shortlisting by application.
• Experience – Minimum two years of paid teaching in the Foundation Stage. Demonstrated use of a range of classroom strategies for all abilities, including those with SEN, and use of digital media/technology. Shortlisting by application.
• Other – Registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up the post. Pre‑employment check.

Additional essential criteria measured during interview.

• Knowledge – Northern Ireland Curriculum; safeguarding and child protection; SEND Code of Practice; teaching strategies for diverse learners; use of digital classroom tools and tablets; current assessment methods.
• Skills / Abilities – Effective teaching and classroom management skills to inspire and challenge; supportive inclusive environment; initiative, problem solving, flexibility; collaborative work; team motivation.
• Values Orientation / School Ethos – Evidence of how your experience and approach reflect the school’s values and ethos.

Desirable criteria applied in order listed for a manageable candidate pool.

• Demonstrated integration of the Principles of Nurture into practice.
• Minimum five years’ teaching in the Foundation Stage or Key Stage One.
• Experience monitoring pupil progress, target setting, and intervention.
• Contribution to extra‑curricular life and parental engagement.
• Assisting delivery of a curricular subject.
• Teaching pupils for whom English is a second language.

Regulated activity requires an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Applicant will pay the cost of the certificate during the pre‑employment stage.

JOB TITLE: Teacher – Primary

REPORTS TO: Principal

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER

• Planning and preparing courses and lessons; teaching, marking, assessing, and recording pupil progress.
• Promoting pupils’ progress and well‑being and providing advice on educational, social matters, further education and future careers.
• Providing records and reports on personal and social needs; consulting with parents.
• Co‑operating with external bodies approved by the employing authority and board of governors; participating in related meetings.
• Contributing to oral and written assessments and reports of pupils and groups.
• Participating in staff development schemes and performance reviews.
• Reviewing teaching methods and programmes; arranging further training.
• Advising and cooperating with the principal and other teachers on curriculum, materials, assessment and pastoral arrangements.
• Maintaining order and discipline, safeguarding health and safety when pupils are at school and during authorised activities elsewhere.
• Participating in meetings related to curriculum and organisational matters.
• Preparing pupils for public examinations, assessing them, and recording and reporting such assessments.
• Contributing to the selection, professional development and induction of other teachers, including probationary teachers, and managing other teachers.
• Performing administrative tasks such as ordering and allocating equipment, supporting staff and supervising ancillary staff.
• Attending assemblies, registering pupil attendance and supervising pupils outside school premises.
• Full‑time teacher works 195 days a year, not more than 190 teaching days, with a total of 1,265 hours per year. Limits of 25 teaching hours per week for primary and 23.5 for secondary. Breaks of at least 30 minutes between 12:00 and 14:00.
• Providing staff cover by supervising or teaching absent pupils, based on enrolment and duty limits.
• Job description subject to review; additional similar duties may be assigned as required.
• Promotes good relations, equality of opportunity and pay, and compliance with equality legislation.