Head of Department - Physical Education

PERSON SPECIFICATION NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTSSECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

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 date of taking up appointment

Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland

Hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification which has prepared the applicant to teach Physical Education as his/her main subject

Shortlisting by Application Form

Experience

Minimum of 1 Year demonstrable experience of teaching Physical Education at Key Stage 3 and 4 to achieve positive learning outcomes

Demonstrable experience of coaching Rugby to a high standard, with evidence of successful participation and achievement in school or club rugby

Demonstrable experience of ability to analyse data, identify trends and raising student achievement

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

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 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

Demonstrable experience of, and commitment to, leading and contributing to the school's extra-curricular sporting programme

Demonstrable experience of building partnerships with local sports clubs, Governing bodies or community organisations

Demonstrable experience of leading an initiative that promoted health, wellbeing and inclusion

Minimum of 1 years' demonstrable experience of teaching Physical Education at Key Stage 5 to achieve positive learning outcomes

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 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.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer

JOB TITLE: Teacher - Post-Primary

REPORTS TO: Principal

PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER

TEACHERS’ (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987

Schedule 3

Regulation 5

• Exercise of general professional duties

A teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require :

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• if he/she is employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school;
• if he/she is employed by a board on terms under which he is not assigned to any one school, under the reasonable direction of that board and of the principal of any school

in which he/she may for the time…