Teacher of Mathematics Job Belfast area,Northern Ireland UK,Education / Teaching

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.

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 Qualifications / Professional Membership

Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant‑aid schools in Northern Ireland.
Hold a degree (minimum of a 2:2) or equivalent Level 6 qualification or teaching qualification which has prepared the applicant to teach Mathematics as his/her main subject.
Shortlisting by Application Form.

Experience

Demonstrable 6 months of experience of teaching Mathematics in a post‑primary school setting by the date of taking up appointment.
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 (INTERVIEW/SELECTION) Knowledge

Demonstrable current knowledge of the subject area.
Demonstrable and current working knowledge of the subject specific teaching approaches in an all‑ability setting.
Knowledge and understanding of approaches to assessment in order to promote effective teaching and student progress.
Demonstrable and current knowledge of approaches to promoting positive behaviour for learning in an all‑ability setting (e.g. Restorative Practice).
Demonstrable knowledge of the range of qualifications available within the subject area at post‑primary level.
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Northern Ireland Curriculum.
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice and its implications.
Interview.

Skills / Abilities

Effective communication and interpersonal 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…


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