Head Of Nursery

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS

• 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.

Specifications related to the role are outlined in the following sections.

Qualifications / Professional Membership

Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant‑aided schools in Northern Ireland. Shortlisting by Application Form.

Experience

• Minimum of 2 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching Nursery or Foundation Stage to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Demonstrable experience of using a range of effective classroom strategies to provide support and challenge children and young people of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs.
• 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.

Knowledge

• Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum.
• Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of pupils.
• Knowledge of Information Technology systems such as digital classroom tools/media and the use of tablets/mobile technologies.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods to inform teaching.

Skills / Abilities

• Effective teaching and classroom management skills to inspire and challenge pupils to raise achievement.
• Proven ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• 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.

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 on the school's website.

Qualifications And Experience

• Minimum of 3 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching Nursery or Foundation to achieve positive learning outcomes.
• Have studied Early Years as the main subject of teacher training.
• Demonstrable experience of monitoring pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention.
• Demonstrable experience of teaching children with additional educational needs and of writing Individual Education Plans.
• Demonstrable experience in the implementation of effective transition arrangements to primary school.

Shortlisting by Application Form.

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