Education Authority (Northern Ireland)
Teacher - Primary
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Teacher - Primary
Job Title: Teacher – Primary
Reports To: Principal
About the Role
The position follows the Teachers’ (Terms and Conditions of Employment) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 1987, Schedule 3. This role requires fulfilling a range of professional duties under the direction of the Principal, including teaching, assessment, staff development, safeguarding, and administrative tasks.
Professional Duties
Planning & Teaching
- 1.1 Planning and preparing lessons and courses
- 1.2 Teaching pupils based on individual needs, including assigning and marking work (both in-school and remote)
- 1.3 Assessing, recording, and reporting on pupil development, progress, and attainment
General Responsibilities
- 2.1 Supporting pupils’ well-being and overall progress
- 2.2 Providing guidance on education, careers, and social matters (including referrals to specialist services)
- 2.3 Reporting on pupils’ personal/social needs (except where this would compromise professional stance)
- 2.4 Engaging with parents
- 2.5 Collaborating with external bodies/agencies (where authorised)
- 2.6 Participating in relevant meetings
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Assessment & Reporting
- Contributing to oral/written assessments and pupil reports (except where professionally sensitive)
Staff & Professional Development
- 4.1 Participating in staff development and performance reviews
- 4.2 Reflecting on and improving instructional methods
- 4.3 Advising Principal/teaching peers on curriculum, resources, and pastoral support
Safeguarding & Classroom Management
- 5.1 Maintaining discipline and upholding health/safety policies (both in-school and during school-authorised activities)
- 5.2 Attending school meetings related to curriculum, administration, or pastoral support
Public Examinations
- Assisting in exam preparation, assessment, and supervision
Management & Administration
- 7.1 Contributing to staff appointments, probation, and training
- 7.2 Coordinating/enhancing curriculum/pastoral/management functions
- Assisting with admin tasks (e.g., resource allocation, support staff supervision*)
- Participating in assemblies and pupil attendance/behaviour supervision
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Hours & Working Conditions
- Full-time availability:
- 195 days per year (max. 190 classroom hours for primary teachers)
- 1,265 hours flexible work per year (excluding travel/prep/tasks off-premise)
- Weekly limits:
- Primary/Special schools: Max. 25 classroom hours in any given week
- Staff coverage policies apply in instances of teacher absence
- **Breaks:**Uninterrupted 30-minute break between 12 PM–2 PM (primary/nursery schools extend to 2:30 PM)
Additional Notes
- Non-rigid nature of the role: Responsibilities may evolve in response to organisational changes
- Equality & Diversity: Compliance with Northern Ireland Act (Section 75) on promoting good relations, equal opportunity, and adherence to equality legislation
Applicable Criteria
To apply, underpin how you meet essential and desirable criteria (from the linked Person Specification) throughout your application.
A full breakdown of requirements (by section) is provided in the applicant guidance notes.
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