Education Authority Northern Ireland
Teacher -Literacy - Primary
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Teacher -Literacy - Primary
Teacher – Primary
Job Title
Teacher (Primary)
Reports To
Principal
Professional Duties
(Terms and Conditions of Employment – Northern Ireland 1987, Schedule 3, Regulation 5)
Core Responsibilities
**1. Planning and Teaching
- Plan, prepare, and deliver courses and lessons tailored to pupils' educational needs.
- Assign, set, and mark work for pupils in and outside the classroom.
- Assess, record, and report on pupils' development, progress, and attainment.
2. General Student Support
- Promote pupils’ well-being and social progress.
- Provide guidance on education, careers, and personal/social matters.
- Maintain records of pupils’ needs (unless it risks professional integrity).
- Communicate with parents and collaborate with external organisations.
- Participate in relevant student-focused meetings.
3. Assessment and Reporting
- Contribute to written/oral assessments, pupil reports (where appropriate).
4. Staff & Professional Development
- Engage in staff development and performance reviews.
- Continuously review teaching methods and participate in training.
- Advise the Principal and colleagues on curriculum planning, materials, and assessments.
5. Discipline & Health & Safety
- Maintain discipline and ensure pupils’ physical/emotional safety during school activities.
6. Public Examinations
- Support pupil preparation and assessment for external exams.
7. Administrative & Management Tasks
- Assist in hiring/training new teachers, supervising support staff, and curriculum development.
- Manage classroom regulation, pupil supervision, and attendance records.
8. Working Hours
- Full-time hours: Available for 195 days/year, including:
- ≤ 190 days teaching children (class-based).
- 1,265 hours total (excluding prep, marking, or site travel time).
- Weekly class contact hours:
- Primary/Special Schools: No teaching > 25 hrs/week* (per week, not cumulative).
- *Supervisory tasks (not classroom teaching) do not limit this cap.
- Breaks:
- Mid-day break of ≥ 30 mins (12:00–2:00 PM) or ≥ 30 mins (12:00–2:30 PM) in Nursery classes.
- Supply Teacher Cover:
- Teach/administer classes during absences unless exception applies under enrolment caps:
- Class size: < 222 pupils/kindergarten (Primary 1/2).
- Intensive absence timeframes (e.g., >2-day absences).
- Teach/administer classes during absences unless exception applies under enrolment caps:
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9. Legal Obligations
Under Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the role requires promoting equality, equality of opportunity, and compliance with safeguarding legislation at all times.
Person Specification
Application Notes
✅ Essential: Your application must clearly demonstrate how you meet criteria. Failure to do so risks exclusion at any stage.
✅ Desirable: Highlight these if applied at shortlisting. Closing Date Rule: Criteria must be assessed by submission unless otherwise specified.
**Section 1: Essential Criteria for Shortlisting
Qualifications & Registration
- Hold a licensed teaching qualification (recognized in grant-aided NI schools).
- Registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before starting.
Experience (Demonstrable)
- Minimum 2 years' primary teaching experience (Foundation Stage, Key Stage 1, or 2), ensuring positive pupil outcomes.
- Use of varying classroom strategies and digital technology.
- Experience with supporting children across abilities, including pupils with SEN.
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**Section 2: Essential Criteria for Interview
Knowledge
- Northern Ireland Curriculum
- Safeguarding/Child Protection procedures + SEND Code of Practice.
- Teaching strategies to meet inclusivity and learning needs.
- ICT skills: digital tools, classroom tablets/mobile devices, current assessment practices.
Skills (Proven Abilities)
- Effective teaching and classroom management in an inspirational, stimulating environment.
- Skill in building inclusive, supportive education at all levels.
- Adaptability in managing the roles of individual teacher, collaborator, and team contributor.
School Values
Demonstrate how your practices/philosophy align with the school’s broader mission and values (check the official website).
**Section 3: Desirable Criteria
Experience (Shortlist Consideration)
- Foundation Stage/Key Stage 1/2 (if appropriate).
- Monitoring/pupil progress assessment and intervention strategies.
- Supporting PDMU and after-school clubs.
- Coordinating specialised curriculum elements (e.g., literacy) or withdrawal groups.
Pre–Employment Requirements
- Criminal Background Check: Mandatory for roles involving supervised pupil interactions (regulation under Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007).
- Enhanced Disclosure Certificate expected if shortlisted. Costs covered if employed.
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