Teacher of Learning Support – Post Primary

Professional Duties

• Exercise of general professional duties
• Exercise of particular duties
  • Perform duties under the reasonable direction of the principal or the board as assigned.
• Planning
  • Plan and prepare courses and lessons.
  • Teach, setting and marking pupils’ work.
  • Assess, record and report on pupil development, progress and attainment.
• General
  • Promote pupil progress and well‑being.
  • Provide advice and guidance on education, social matters, future careers and information sources.
  • Record personal and social needs where appropriate.
  • Communicate with parents and external bodies.
  • Participate in relevant meetings (curriculum, pastoral, etc.).
• Assessment and Reporting
  • Provide or contribute to oral and written assessments, reports and references.
• Staff Development and Professional Development
  • Participate in staff development and performance review schemes.
  • Review teaching methods and programmes.
  • Engage in further training and professional development.
  • Advise and cooperate with the Principal and colleagues on curriculum, materials, assessment and pastoral arrangements.
• Discipline, Health and Safety
  • Maintain good order and discipline, safeguard pupils’ health and safety.
  • Attend meetings regarding curriculum and school organization (including pastoral arrangements).
• Public Examinations
  • Prepare pupils for public examinations and assess them.
  • Record and report assessments; supervise examination presentations.
• Review and Development of Management Activities and Administration
  • Contribute to selection, professional development and induction of other teachers.
  • Coordinate or manage other teachers’ work.
  • Participate in administrative tasks related to curriculum, organization, pastoral functions, supervision of support staff, ordering and allocating materials.
  • Attend assemblies and register pupil attendance.
  • Supervise pupils before, during or after sessions.
• Number of Days and Hours of Work
  • Full‑time teacher available 195 days a year, with specific weekly hours limits and mandatory breaks.
  • Regulated teaching hours and mid‑day supervision requirements.
  • Staff cover responsibilities based on pupil‑teacher ratios and school enrolment levels.

Qualifications

• Hold a teaching qualification recognised in Northern Ireland.
• Minimum two years of demonstrable teaching experience in a post‑primary school with positive learning outcomes.
• Minimum six months experience in SPIMS or teaching pupils with additional needs.
• Experience applying a range of teaching strategies to meet learning needs.
• Experience using digital media and technology to enhance teaching and learning.
• Valid driving licence or access to transport between campuses.
• Registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland before starting.

Knowledge and Skills (Interview)

• Broad knowledge of the Northern Ireland curriculum across subjects.
• Knowledge of statementing procedures and annual review processes.
• 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 learning needs.
• Knowledge of digital classroom tools, tablets and mobile technologies.
• Knowledge of current assessment methods to inform teaching.
• Effective teaching and classroom management skills, inspiring and challenging pupils.
• Ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment.
• Ability to collaborate to promote positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the community.
• Ability to work as a team member, motivating self and others.
• Evidence that your experience and approach reflect the school values and ethos.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience monitoring pupil progress, target setting and intervention.
• Experience teaching children in withdrawal groups.

The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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