Special - Teacher - Special Educational

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 6 months 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

Demonstrable experience of developing positive relationships for learning with children and young people

Demonstrable experience of working with a range of professionals to meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs

Demonstrable experience of and/or continuing professional development in the use of specialist equipment, facilities or skills to meet the needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs

Demonstrable experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning

Demonstrable experience of working with children with an SLD and SEBW profile.

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 and its implications

Current working knowledge of a range of teaching strategies to effectively meet the learning needs of children and young people with Special Educational Needs

Knowledge and understanding of current assessment methods used with children and young people who have Special Educational Needs in order to diagnose, plan for learning and measure progress

Knowledge of approaches to promoting positive behaviour for learning eg. Restorative Practice

Knowledge of Information Technology systems such as digital classroom tools/media and the use of tablets/mobile technologies

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 seek and avail of opportunities to increase his/her own professional competence as a teacher

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 6 months’ demonstrable experience of using a range of effective classroom approaches to provide support and challenge children and young people of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs

Have studied SEN as a subsidiary subject or as an area of specialism as part of teacher training

Hold a current Team Teach certificate for positive handling

Demonstrable experience of using language programmes to communicate with pupils eg. Makaton

Demonstrable experience of monitoring pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention

Demonstrable experience of assisting with and/or…