Teacher - Specialist Provision - Social Communication

• 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.

PERSON SPECIFICATION NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

• 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.

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA 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 2 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching in a Post Primary School to achieve positive learning outcomes Minimum of 6 months experience in a SPIMS setting OR experience of teaching pupils with Additional Needs in a "nurture" or SPIMS setting Demonstrable experience of using a range of teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of pupils Demonstrable experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning Shortlisting by Application Form Other Hold a valid driving licence or access to a form of transport to allow travel between Junior and Senior Campus.

Shortlisting by Application Form Other Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post Carrickfergus Academy is a split site school and whilst the successful candidates will be based primarily on Junior Campus occasional work on Senior Campus may be required. Successful candidates must have a form of transport to allow travel between each Campus.

Pre‑employment Check SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA Factor
Essential Criteria
Method of Assessment
Knowledge Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum – broad knowledge of the NI curriculum across different subject areas Knowledge of the statementing procedures and of the Annual Review Processes Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice…