Primary - Teacher - Specialist Provision - Social Communication - F​/KS1

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 closing date for completed applications.

• Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland
• Shortlisting by Application Form

Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching in a primary school setting to achieve positive learning outcomes. Please include Key Stages and dates.
• Hold at least a 2:1 Honours degree classification, or an equivalent qualification
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of effective classroom strategies to provide support and challenge children and young people of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs.
• Experience of writing SEN Personal Learning Plans (PLP)
• Additional post qualification training or qualification relating to ASD. Please mention the course title, the course provider and any qualifications obtained if applicable.
• Shortlisting by Application Form

Other

• Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post
• Pre-Employment Check

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 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 School’s Values/ethos. You will find information about our Values/ethos on the school’s website
• Interview

Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how, and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria, as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

Factor

Desirable Criteria

Method of Assessment

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum of 1years’ demonstrable experience of teaching Foundation Stage and/or Key Stage 1 to achieve positive learning outcomes
• Demonstrable experience of monitoring pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention
• Demonstrable experience of assisting with the delivery of school productions.
• Shortlisting by Application Form

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a…