Teacher of English Media Studies; Maternity Leave

Job Title

Teacher – Post-Primary

Principal

• Exercise general professional duties as circumstances may require (e.g., employed under the direction of the principal or the board).
• Plan and prepare courses and lessons, teach pupils in accordance with their educational needs, set and mark pupils’ work, and assess, record, and report on pupils’ development, progress and attainment.
• Promote the general progress and well‑being of individual pupils and of any class or group; provide advice and guidance on educational, social matters, further education and careers; make relevant records and reports.
• Communicate and consult with parents; cooperate with external persons or bodies approved by the employing authority and the Board of Governors; participate in meetings arranged for these purposes.
• Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references for individuals and groups, subject to confidentiality.
• Participate, if required, in staff development and performance review schemes; review teaching methods and programmes; attend further training and professional development as a teacher; advise and cooperate with the Principal and other teachers on developing courses of study, teaching materials, programmes, assessment and pastoral arrangements.
• Maintain good order and discipline among pupils, safeguard health and safety when pupils are on school premises or in authorised activities elsewhere.
• Participate in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations, assessing pupils for examinations, recording and reporting such assessments, and supervising pupils during examinations.
• Contribute to the selection, professional development and induction of other teachers; coordinate or manage the work of other teachers; perform administrative tasks related to curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions; manage support staff, order and allocate equipment and materials.
• Attend assemblies, register pupil attendance, and supervise pupils regardless of the time of the duties.
• Adhere to fixed working days and hours, taking required breaks; supervise cover for absent teachers under enrolment limits; avoid teaching more than the statutory maximum hours in any week.

• Hold a teaching qualification recognised for grant‑aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification prepared for teaching English as the main subject.
• Have at least 6 months of experience teaching English at Key Stage 3 (practice may be included).
• Have at least 6 months of experience teaching English at Key Stage 4 (practice may be included).
• Demonstrate current experience of subject‑specific pedagogical approaches, including the inclusion of digital technology, to support and challenge all pupils, including those with special educational needs.
• Demonstrate experience of developing positive relationships for learning with pupils.
• Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up the post.

• Knowledge and understanding of assessment approaches that promote effective teaching and student progress, including for pupils with special educational needs.
• Effective teaching and classroom management skills to inspire and challenge pupils’ 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 team member and to motivate self and others.
• Evidence of how experience and approach reflect the school’s values and ethos.

• Experience teaching Media Studies at Key Stage 4/5.
• Experience teaching English Literature at Key Stage 4/5.

Applicants must demonstrate how they meet the criteria by the closing date. Shortlisting is based on essential criteria; desirable criteria may be applied to shortlisting. Applicants should clearly demonstrate how they meet each criterion on the application form.

The role requires an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background where regulated activity is involved. Applicants are responsible for the cost of the disclosure. Further information is available from NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

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The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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.