Teacher of Biology at Education Authority Northern Ireland

Antrim, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

10 Jun, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

12 Mar, 26

Experience

2 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Planning, Teaching, Assessing, Recording, Reporting, Pupil Well-being, Parent Communication, Curriculum Development, Discipline, Health and Safety, Performance Review, Digital Media, Biology Teaching, Junior Science Teaching, Classroom Management

Industry

Education Administration Programs

Description

JOB DESCRIPTION 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 1) 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:- (a) if he/she is employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school; (b) 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 being be required to work as a teacher. 2) Exercise of particular duties (a) A teacher employed as a teacher (other than a principal) in a school shall perform, in accordance with any directions which may be reasonably given to him/her by the principal from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her. (b) A teacher to whom paragraph 1(b) refers shall perform, in accordance with any direction which may reasonably be given to him/her from time to time by the board or by the principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her. 1. Planning 1.1 Planning and preparing courses and lessons; 1.2 Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere; 1.3 Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils. 2. General 2.1 Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to him/her; 2.2 Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers including information about sources of more expert advice on specific questions, making relevant records and reports; 2.3 Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position; 2.4 Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils; 2.5 Communicating and co-operating with such persons or bodies outside the school as may be approved by the employing authority and the Board of Governors; 2.6 Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above. 3. Assessment/Reporting Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position. 4. Staff Development/Professional Development 4.1 Participating, if required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review; 4.2 a) Reviewing from time to time his/her methods of teaching and programmes of work; b) Participating in arrangements for his/her further training and professional development as a teacher. 4.3 Advising and co-operating with the Principal and other teachers (or any one or more of them) on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements. 5. Discipline/Health and Safety 5.1 Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the policies of the employing authority and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere. 5.2 Participating in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements. 6. Public Examinations Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations; recording and reporting such assessments; and participating in arrangements for pupils’ presentation for and supervision during such examination. 7. Review and Development of Management Activities/Administration 7.1 a) Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers, including the induction and assessment of probationary teachers; b) Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers; c) Taking such part as may be required of him/her in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school. 7.2 a) Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as described above, including the management or supervision of persons providing support for the teachers in the school and the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials. b) Subject to the provisions of Article 22 of the Order, attending assemblies; c) Registering the attendance of pupils and supervising pupils, whether these duties are to be performed before, during or after school sessions. 8. Number of days/Hours of work 8.1 a) A full-time teacher, other than a teacher employed in a residential establishment, shall be available for work on 195 days in any year of which not more than 190 days should involve teaching children in a classroom situation; b) A teacher, other than a teacher employed in a residential establishment, shall be available to perform such duties at such times and such places as may reasonably be specified by the Principal, or where he/she is employed by a Board on terms under which he/she is not assigned to any one school by the Board or the Principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, for 1,265 hours in any year exclusive of time spent off school premises in preparing and marking lessons and time spent travelling to and from the place of work; c) A teacher may not be required to teach as distinct from supervise children in a classroom situation for more than 25 hours in any week in a primary or special school and 23.5 hours in any week in a secondary school; d) Unless employed under a separate contract as a mid-day supervisor, a teacher shall not be required to undertake mid-day supervision; e) Subject to paragraph (f) all teachers shall be required to have a break of at least 30 minutes between the hours of 12 noon and 2.00 pm; f) Teachers in nursery schools and nursery units in primary schools shall be required to have a break of at least 30 minutes between the hours of 12 noon and 2.30 pm; g) For the purposes of this paragraph, a ‘year’ means a period of 12 months commencing on 31st July and a ‘week’ means a period of 7 days commencing on a Sunday. 9. Staff cover 9.1 Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available provided that: a) In schools with an average daily enrolment of 222 or less, in primary 1 and primary 2 classes in schools with an average daily enrolment greater than 222 pupils and in nursery classes in primary schools a teacher other than a supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover: b) In schools with an average daily enrolment greater than 222 pupils a teacher other than a supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover after the second day on which a teacher, other than a teacher of primary 1 or primary 2 class or of a nursery class in a primary school, is absent or otherwise not available, or from the first day if the fact that the teacher would be absent or otherwise not available for a period exceeding 2 days was known to and agreed by the employing authority in advance. KEY TASKS: A1 To teach Biology in A1 and A3 and Junior Science up to at least Key Stage 3 using varied and innovative teaching strategies. A2 To aid the HoD in drawing up suitable teaching programmes (schemes of work) in line with the requirements of the appropriate statutory bodies. A3 To be aware of and implement as necessary, developments in Biology in A1 and A3 and Junior Science teaching that will further pupil progress. A4 To maximise pupils’ involvement in the production of attractive and useful wall and other displays. A5 To implement all departmental policies. A6 As directed by the Principal, to teach an additional subject which best meets the curricular needs of the School. A7 To promote that aspect of the School’s ethos relating to cross community work and furthering the School’s Equality, Inclusion and Diversity programme. A8 To teach Citizenship, Employability and Personal Development as requested by the Principal. A9 To undertake organisation and participation in the department’s visits and educational trips. B1 To set, annotate and mark appropriate homework, class work, tests and examinations; and to maintain a well ordered and up-to-date mark book/computer record of all work set and marks recorded. B2 To provide pupils with regular, constructive feedback and positive reinforcement on all aspects of their performance. B3 To report to parents through at least two written reports annually per year group, or one written report and three report cards per year group, as stated by the Principal. B4 To report to parents through Parents’ Meetings, Open Nights and Consultation Interviews. C1 To maintain an up-to-date knowledge of the courses being taught. C2 To review pedagogy regularly in order to ensure the most effective and appropriate style to improve pupil performance. C3 To ensure INSET participation is directly related to the needs of the School as assessed by the HoD and SLT. C4 To participate in all aspects of the School’s Performance Review and Staff Development Scheme (or any similar performance management scheme) as directed by the Principal. D1 To aid the HoD in requisition of materials annually. D2 To ensure that all equipment and accommodation used is kept in best condition. D3 To ensure the Health and Safety of all pupils and staff within the classroom and other work places. This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. 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. PERSON SPECIFICATION NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS 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. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise. 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. 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/ Professional Membership Hold a post-primary teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland by the date of appointment Hold an Honours Degree (2:2 or above), or equivalent qualification, of which a major/significant component is Biology Be qualified to teach Biology to A Level and Junior Science to KS3 in a post-primary school Shortlisting by Application Form Experience Demonstrable experience of teaching Biology to a minimum of GCSE level to achieve positive learning outcomes Demonstrable experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning Shortlisting by Application Form Other Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post Pre-employment Check SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage. Factor Essential Criteria Method of Assessment Knowledge Knowledge and understanding of approaches to assessment in order to promote effective teaching and student progress Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice and its implications Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and its implications Demonstrable current knowledge of the subject area Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Northern Ireland Curriculum Demonstrable knowledge of the range of qualifications available within the subject area at post-primary level Demonstrable and current knowledge of approaches to promoting positive behaviour for learning Demonstrable and current working knowledge of subject specific teaching approaches Interview Skills / Abilities Effective communication and interpersonal skills Effective and efficient digital skills Ability to provide a supportive and challenging learning environment within and beyond the classroom Ability to use initiative, solve problems and be flexible 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 Demonstrate the ability to seek and avail of opportunities to increase his/her own professional competence as a teacher 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 here www.grosvenorgrammarschool.org.uk 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 Qualifications and Experience Hold an Honours Degree (minimum 2:1 or above), or equivalent qualification, which has a high academic content in the curricular areas most taught in Biology Experience of teaching Biology to A-Level for a minimum of one year Have qualifications, training and/or experience to offer an additional subject, which at the time of appointment, best meets the curricular needs of the school Have qualifications, training and/or experience to assist with Grosvenor Grammar School extra-curricular provision Shortlisting by Application Form 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.

Responsibilities

The teacher is responsible for planning, preparing, and delivering lessons in Biology up to A Level and Junior Science up to Key Stage 3, while also assessing, recording, and reporting on pupil progress. Key tasks include promoting pupil well-being, maintaining discipline, participating in staff development, and adhering to departmental and school policies.