Post Primary Teacher of Music

Overview

JOB DESCRIPTION

JOB TITLE: Teacher - Post-Primary

REPORTS TO: Principal

This section reflects professional duties and responsibilities for teachers as provided in the original description. It includes:

• Exercise of general professional duties: a teacher shall carry out professional duties as circumstances may require under reasonable direction of the principal, or, when employed by a board, under reasonable direction of the board and the principal of any school in which they may be required to work.
• Exercise of particular duties: perform, in accordance with reasonable directions from the principal, or from the board/principal of any school where required to work, such duties as may be assigned.
• Planning: planning and preparing courses and lessons; teaching to pupils as needed; setting and marking work; assessing and reporting on pupil development, progress and attainment.
• General duties: promote the general progress and well-being of pupils; provide guidance on educational and social matters; make and maintain records; communicate with parents; liaise with external bodies as approved; participate in meetings.
• Assessment/Reporting: provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references for pupils.
• Staff Development/Professional Development: participate in staff development and performance review; review teaching methods and materials; engage in further training and development; advise on courses of study and assessment.
• Discipline/Health and Safety: maintain order and safety of pupils; participate in curriculum and school administration meetings; other related duties ensuring health and safety.
• Public Examinations: participate in arrangements for public examinations and related assessments and supervision of examinations.
• Administration and Management: assist in selection and development of staff, coordinate or manage the work of other teachers, contribute to curriculum, organization and pastoral functions; participate in administrative tasks and manage or supervise support staff and equipment. Attendance at assemblies and pupil attendance duties where applicable.
• Hours and work arrangement: comply with agreed working days/hours, including breaks, and hours defined by the employing authority; ensure readiness for 195 days per year and related conditions; maintain appropriate breaks as per policy.
• Staff cover: provide supervision and teaching for pupils when a teacher is unavailable, within the defined guidelines.

This job description is a guideline and may be revised in light of changing circumstances. It may include other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade.

In accordance with the Northern Ireland Act (1998), promote good relations, equality of opportunity, and comply with equality legislation at all times.

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

• You must demonstrate on your application how and to what extent you meet the required criteria under both essential and desirable criteria where relevant.
• Demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless stated otherwise.
• The stage at which criteria are measured is outlined in the table below.
• Shortlisting will be based on essential criteria as set out in Section 1; the Selection Panel may shortlist only applicants who most strongly meet the criteria.
• In cases of high application numbers, the Selection Panel may apply desirable criteria at shortlisting in a defined order.

The essential criteria are measured at shortlisting and may be further explored during interview/selection. Clearly demonstrate on your application how you meet these criteria.

• Qualifications/Professional Membership

  Hold a teaching qualification capable of recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland; hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification prepared to teach Music as the main subject.

• Experience

  Minimum 1 year demonstrable experience teaching Music at Key Stage 3 and 4 (including teaching practice) with positive learning outcomes; experience of managing and directing school musicals; leading/conducting small music groups; demonstrable use of digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning.

• Other

  Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up the post.

Additional essential criteria measured during interview/selection include knowledge, skills, values orientation, and alignment with school ethos.

• Knowledge

  Knowledge of NI Curriculum; safeguarding and child protection policy/practice; SEND Code of Practice; teaching strategies; IT systems and digital tools; current assessment methods.

• Skills / Abilities

  Effective teaching and classroom management; inclusive learning environment; collaborative teamwork; positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents, and community; motivation and self-direction.

• Values Orientation

  Evidence of alignment with the…