Advisory Teacher – STEM Health & Safety Trainer at Education Authority Northern Ireland

Dundonald, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

12 Aug, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 May, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

STEM Education, Health and Safety Training, Workshop Competency, PUWER Compliance, HSE Guidance, Technology and Design Teaching, Curriculum Development, Quality Assurance, Risk Assessment, Professional Learning Delivery, Stakeholder Management, Technical Instruction

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION: Responsible to: Head of Service Professional Learning and Development Team through designated line manager The Professional Learning and Development Team will ensure that a comprehensive programme of professional learning and development is available, across the region, to meet the needs of school leaders, and school staff within the context of DE’s 10 year ‘Learning Leaders’ strategy, which aims to develop and implement a coherent framework for the continuing professional learning and development of all teachers and school leaders. Responsible for: The Advisory Teacher will work as part of the regional Professional Learning and Development Team, delivering a comprehensive, high-quality programme of STEM Health and Safety training. The Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) places an onus on employers to ensure that those employees using wood working and metal working machines and equipment have access to competence based training. This training must be in line with Provision and Use of Work Equipment regulations (PUWER) and Health and Safety Executive (HSE) guidance by making best use of the resources available of the Health and Safety STEM education authority accommodation equipment and resources. The Education Authority Northern Ireland, as an employer, has a responsibility to provide this training. The Department of Education Circular 2007/22 sets out the qualifications for teachers in NI and in Annex A the additional specialist qualification to teach Technology and Design. As a result those teachers who have an initial teacher qualification through a Post Graduate Certificate of Education must also ensure that they have a qualification in Workshop Competency (accredited by City and Guilds or Open College Network NI) delivered by EANI, at request of DENI. 1.1 Job Purpose 1. To plan and deliver H&S Training Courses, as directed by the SIP H&S STEM, to Technology and Design teachers and technicians. 2. To plan and deliver the OCNNI Workshop Competency programme to teachers and PGCE students. 3. To provide professional learning programmes so as to assist in the securing within schools of appropriate safe working practices within STEM subjects in line with the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER) and Health Safety Executive (HSE) Guidance. 4. To provide advice on appropriate Health and Safety STEM Professional Learning methods and content, teaching materials and equipment provision for schools and monitoring outcomes in support of the SIP STEM H&S. 1.2 Professional Learning and Development Responsibilities The Advisory Teacher – STEM H&S has the following responsibilities: · Planning and day-to-day delivery of EANI Technology Health and Safety training programmes including Initial & Refresher Circular Saw & Bandsaw, Refresher Saws, Milling Machines, Abrasive Wheels, Welding and Centre Lathe. · To contribute to the planning, delivery, assessment and quality assurance of the Workshop Competency Programme (OCNNI) for Ulster University PGCE and schools. · Work with EA STEM H&S Technical team to design, produce and evaluate resources to promote effective and safe manufacturing practice. Produce relevant, practical teaching materials to support STEM Health and Safety. · Maintaining good order and safeguarding the Health and Safety course participants when they are engaged in practical work on Education Authority premises. · Assist teachers to reflect on their current practices so that they may improve effective safe working practices in school for themselves and their pupils. Providing specialist advice and guidance to school staff, including information on sources of expert advice related to specialist matters. · Supporting schools in identification of their resourcing and equipment needs. · Monitor changes in Health and Safety legislation, share with the STEM school community and reflect in Professional Learning programmes, where appropriate. Liaise with appropriate bodies, including CLEAPSS and keep up to date in developments in the STEM Health and Safety related curriculum. · Design and provide relevant school and centre-based Professional Learning and Training programmes in STEM Health and Safety as prescribed in PUWER. · Participating in meetings which relate to the training programme or the administration and organisation of the team, · Contribute to the review and evaluation of H&S PL programmes to ensure continuous improvement of provision. · Contribute to the development and implementation of a coherent framework for teacher professional learning. · Undertake such training as may be required for her/his own personal and professional development. · Ensure self-development and compliance of changing STEM Health and Safety legislation. Has a significant responsibility to keep up to date with specialist STEM health and safety advice and guidance, best practice in the use of tools, equipment, and processes, to share this information with other team members and where appropriate to ensure that the training programme is updated to reflect these developments. · Exercise professional skills and judgement in all aspects of their work, especially as they focus on ensuring the competency of school staff in supervising learners in the high-risk manufacturing environment. · Lead, manage, and develop health and safety training courses and sessions in line with manufacturing processes carried out in schools. · Ensure that OCNNI training is competence based so that participants are confident in the use of machines and equipment, that they are fully aware of the risks involved and the safety measures to ensure safe working practice, building a culture of safety within their school departments. 1.3 OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES APPLICABLE TO: ADVISORY TEACHER – STEM H&S LEADERSHIP/MANAGEMENT The post-holder will be expected to: · Provide non-managerial support, information and training as required for other employees within PL&D Services; · Lead and support employees in the team in the effective and efficient operation of services; · Promote the corporate vision, values and culture of EA; · Working in partnership with other members of the STEM Health and Safety Team to ensure effective provision of the training programme. Work closely with Team members to ensure that all requirements, deadlines, and schedules are on track. Responsibilities include submitting agreed deliverables, preparing status reports, and establishing effective communication plans. · Contribute positively to a culture that supports achievement of the authority’s Strategic Plan by role modelling core values and leadership behaviors to staff. · Providing or contributing to oral and written competence assessments, analysis of course evaluations, reports, associated metrics and references relating to individual training participants and groups of participants. STRATEGIC PLANNING AND POLICY INFLUENCE The post-holder will be expected to: · Contribute to and where appropriate, lead the development and implementation of specific targets relating to the EA corporate plan and Education Directorate’s business plan · Work collaboratively with other PL&D officers to ensure that priorities are translated into manageable objectives and communicated to relevant teams within the Service as appropriate; · Course Evaluations - Provide reports that can inform policy and strategic direction using formative and summative information which will guide future models of service delivery in relation to the service area. · To establish effective, accountable and rigorous quality assurance systems to achieve the highest possible standards of performance, with a focus on maintaining the needs of internal and external customers. CORPORATE LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT The post-holder will be expected to: · Supervise programmes of Professional Learning and Training in using in person and online facilitation. · Supervision and running of the Health and Safety STEM Education Authority accommodation, equipment and resources on a day-to-day basis, liaising with Education Authority STEM Technical staff and Head of Service as appropriate. · Ensure compliance with all relevant legislation and statutory frameworks. · Co-ordinate and deliver or contribute to training and support with regards to specific service areas as required · Prepare and deliver reports on training and programmes as required. · Delegate responsibilities and deploy staff in accordance with their skills and abilities, the needs of the EA and service specific priorities. · Contribute to the strategic planning, implementation, and ongoing monitoring of the service area. SERVICE DEVELOPMENT AND QUALITY ASSURANCE The post-holder will be expected to: · Ensure effective and rigorous quality assurance systems are in place to maintain high standards. · Participate in review processes to enable the development, review and compliance of all quality assurance policies and procedures. · Liaise and work co-operatively with colleagues in other sections of the Authority to ensure consistent and coherent approaches towards training and services in relation to language and communication support. · Advising and co-operating with SIP STEM H&S and other team members on the preparation and development of training courses, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements PARTNERSHIP WORKING The post-holder will be expected to: · Enhance the development of the service by building on effective partnerships. · Ensure effective systems are in place for communication and consultation with service users, both internally and externally. · Contribute to meetings both internally and with other stakeholders, in accordance with corporate goals, service targets, action plans and in line with EA and DE requirements. OTHER DUTIES · Comply with EA policies and procedures in relation to the duties and responsibilities of the post; · Any such other duties that the EA may from time to time require. · In addition to contacts with schools, and EA Officers, contacts will require to be established and maintained with ETI, and organisations. Links will also be established with suppliers, business and industry. The list of duties is not intended to be exhaustive or exclusive. The post holder may be required to undertake various other duties as deemed necessary and commensurate with the level of responsibility of the post. The Authority reserves the right to update the Job Description to reflect the changing needs of the Service in consultation with the post holder This job description is intended to provide a broad outline of responsibilities and reflects an initial assessment of the needs of the Directorate. As such, it is not intended to be exhaustive and may be subject to on-going review and refinement to ensure the Directorate’s ability to meet the evolving needs of the business. Other reasonable duties may be assigned by the Chief Officer, Assistant Director, or Head of Professional Learning and Development, in consultation with the Senior Principal Officer. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times. To view the summary of terms and conditions for this post, click here. PERSON SPECIFICATION NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS 1. You must clearly demonstrate on your application form under each question, how, and to what extent you meet the required criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted. You should clearly demonstrate this for both the essential and desirable criteria, where relevant. 2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise. 3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below. 4. 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. 5. 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. 6. 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 on how you meet any desirable criteria. Section 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 Hold a recognised teaching qualification which meets the requirements for registration within the GTCNI. Hold a suitable qualification to teach Technology and Design in Northern Ireland in line with the qualifications set out in Annex A of DE Circular 2007/22. Shortlisting by Application Form Experience Have a minimum of three years’ experience, of teaching Technology and Design, and associated subjects requiring workshop delivery, in Post Primary schools. Have experience of working collaboratively with a range of colleagues and professionals. Have experience of providing advisory support/training to school staff, colleagues or other professionals. Shortlisting by Application Form Knowledge Demonstrable knowledge of the Health and Safety legislation and requirements pertinent to Technology and Design in Post Primary schools, as required by the Provision and Use of Work Equipment Regulations (PUWER). Shortlisting by Application Form Skills/ Abilities Be skilled in the use of hand tools, machines and equipment used within school workshops and have experience in their use. Shortlisting by Application Form Other The successful candidate will be required: to have access to a suitable vehicle (appropriately maintained and insured for Education Authority business) that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion; OR be able to provide sufficient information on the application form that will satisfy the employer that he/she has access to an appropriate alternative form of transport that will enable them to carry out the mobility requirements of the post in an efficient and effective manner and thus meet this essential criterion. Shortlisting by Application Form Section 2 - Essential Criteria The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage in line with EA’s Game Changing People Model. Factor Essential Criteria Method of Assessment Knowledge Demonstrable knowledge of the Health and Safety requirements for delivery of Technology and Design. Demonstrable knowledge of current and anticipated challenges facing the delivery of Technology and Design in Northern Ireland. Demonstrable knowledge of the training requirements of Technology and Design staff within NI schools. Interview Skills/ Abilities In line with EA’s Game Changing People Model we will look for evidence of: Ability to build effective working relationships and work collaboratively with colleagues. Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, negotiate, and influence others. Ability to manage time and workload effectively, creatively, and efficiently, working under pressure and to strict deadlines, when required. Ability to present and communicate effectively to a range of audiences, clearly demonstrating integrity, initiative, discernment, and excellent interpersonal skills. Interview Values Orientation Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect EA’s ethos and values. You will find information about our Values here. Interview Section 3 - Desirable Criteria 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 Experience Experience and evidence of Health and Safety within Technology and Design in Educational settings. School or industrial experience with workshop machines and equipment. Shortlisting by Application Form Our Values Through the selection process we will also seek evidence that the personal values of candidates align with those of the EA. This will include evidence of commitment to equality and excellence in service delivery. These reflect our aim which is to meet the needs of all our children and young people equally, removing barriers to learning and ensuring equality of access to excellent education services so that every child can develop to his or her full potential. DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND 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. APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here. To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority, click here The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

Responsibilities

Plan and deliver STEM Health and Safety training and Workshop Competency programmes to teachers and technicians. Provide specialist advice on safe working practices in line with PUWER and HSE regulations to ensure school safety.