Head of Maths

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Apply to this role by clearly demonstrating in your application form how you meet each essential and desirable criterion. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.

You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless otherwise stated.

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.

All application instructions above apply to this role. Please review the requirements carefully before applying.

• Qualifications / Professional Membership: Hold a teaching qualification that meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant‑aided schools in Northern Ireland;
  Hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification that has prepared you to teach Mathematics as your main subject.
  Method of Assessment: Shortlisting by Application Form.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching Mathematics at Key Stage 3 & 4 to achieve positive learning outcomes;
  Demonstrable experience of leading an aspect of departmental development and improvement;
  Demonstrable evidence of leading departmental planning to ensure the inclusion of children at Stage 3 on the Code of Practice in Northern Ireland.
  Method of Assessment: Shortlisting by Application Form.
• Other: Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post;
  Pre‑employment Check.
  Method of Assessment: Shortlisting by Application Form.

• 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 Information Technology systems such as digital classroom tools/media and the use of tablets/mobile technologies;
  Knowledge of current assessment methods to inform teaching.
  Method of Assessment: 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 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.
  Method of Assessment: 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.
  Method of Assessment: Interview.

• Qualifications and
  
  Experience:
  
  n/a.
  Method of Assessment: 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 appointment to a post that involves ‘regulated activity’, the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you will be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate.

Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre‑employment stage. Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.