Teacher – Primary Maths Co-ordinator TA1

Job Title

Teacher – Primary

Reports To

Principal

Professional Duties

• Planning and preparing courses and lessons
• Teaching, according to educational needs of pupils, including setting and marking of work
• Assessing, recording and reporting on development, progress and attainment of pupils
• Promoting the general progress and well‑being of pupils
• Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters and future careers
• Communicating and consulting with parents of pupils
• Communicating and cooperating with approved bodies outside the school
• Participating in meetings arranged for any of the above purposes
• Providing and contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references for pupils
• Participating in staff development schemes and performance reviews
• Reviewing teaching methods and programmes of work
• Participating in arrangements for further training and professional development
• Advising and cooperating with the principal and other teachers on preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, methods and assessment
• Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils and safeguarding their health and safety
• Participating in meetings relating to curriculum and administration of the school
• Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations
• Contributing to selection, professional development of other teachers, induction and assessment of probationary teachers
• Coordinating or managing the work of other teachers
• Participating in administrative tasks related to duties, including management of support staff and ordering equipment and materials
• Attending assemblies, registering attendance, supervising pupils
• Availability for work days and hours as specified in the contract

Essential Criteria

• Hold a teaching qualification meeting recognition requirements for grant‑aided schools in Northern Ireland.
• Qualifications obtained at the date of appointment.
• Minimum of 3 years of demonstrable experience of teaching Key Stage 2 achieving positive outcomes.
• Experience using effective classroom strategies for all abilities, including SED.
• Experience using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland before taking up the post.
• Knowledge of the Northern Ireland Curriculum.
• Knowledge of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy and practice.
• Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice.
• Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies to meet pupils’ learning needs.
• Knowledge of IT systems such as digital classroom tools, tablets and mobile technologies.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods to inform teaching.
• Effective teaching and classroom management skills.
• Ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• Initiative, problem‑solving and flexibility.
• Collaboration skills to promote positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the community.
• Teamwork and the ability to motivate self and others.
• Evidence of alignment with the School’s Values and ethos.

Desirable Criteria

• Minimum of 4 years of demonstrable experience of teaching Key Stage 2 achieving positive outcomes.
• Experience monitoring pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention.
• Experience leading the delivery of Maths as a whole‑school coordinator.
• Experience assisting or leading the eco‑schools initiative.
• Experience teaching pupils whose first language is not English.
• Experience teaching children in withdrawal groups.
• Experience leading after‑school clubs.
• Experience promoting the school within the wider community (e.g., PTA).

Disclosure of Criminal Background

The Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (Northern Ireland) Order 2007 defines working directly with children or young people or in specified places as ‘regulated activity’. If the role involves regulated activity, an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background must be undertaken. Candidates will be expected to pay the cost of the certificate; payment details will be sent at pre‑employment stage.

Equal Opportunities Employer

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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