Teacher - Primary

Job Title

Teacher – Primary

Principal

• Plan and prepare courses and lessons.
• Teach pupils according to their educational needs, including setting and marking work.
• Assess, record and report on pupils’ development, progress and attainment.
• Promote general progress and well‑being of pupils and communities.
• Provide advice and guidance to pupils on educational, social matters and career choices.
• Record and report on personal and social needs of pupils.
• Communicate and consult with parents.
• Communicate and cooperate with external persons or bodies approved by the authority.
• Participate in meetings relating to curriculum, administration, or wellbeing.
• Provide oral and written assessments, reports and references for pupils and groups.
• Participate in staff development schemes and performance reviews.
• Review teaching methods and programmes of work.
• Participate in arrangements for professional development.
• Advise and cooperate with the Principal and other teachers on courses, materials, programmes and pastoral arrangements.
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils and safeguard health and safety.
• Participate in school curriculum or administration meetings.
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and assess pupils for examinations.
• Contribute to selection and professional development of other teachers, including induction and assessment of probationary teachers.
• Co‑ordinate or manage work of other teachers and assist in review, development and management of curriculum and pastoral activities.
• Participate in administrative and organisational tasks related to curriculum and pastoral functions.
• Attend assemblies and register attendance of pupils.
• Supervise pupils as needed.
• Be available for 195 days a year, not more than 190 teaching days, and total 1,265 hours, with breaks per schedule.
• Supervise and teach pupils in absence of another teacher, subject to school enrolment guidelines.

• Qualifications – Hold a teaching qualification recognized for grant‑aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Experience – Demonstrable experience teaching Foundation Stage, using effective classroom strategies, supporting children of all abilities including those with SEN, and using digital media/technology to enhance learning.
• Other – Registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland before commencement.
• Knowledge – Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Curriculum, safeguarding and child protection policy, SEND Code of Practice, teaching strategies, IT systems (digital classroom tools, tablets, mobile technologies), and assessment methods.
• Skills / Abilities – Effective teaching and classroom management, inclusive learning environment, initiative, problem solving, flexibility, collaboration, team working, motivation.
• Values / Ethos – Evidence of experience and approach reflecting the school’s values; see school website for details.

• Minimum of 2 years’ demonstrable experience teaching Foundation Stage.
• Experience monitoring pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention.
• Willingness to coordinate a subject area.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.