Teacher of General Subjects (2 posts)
Teacher of General Subjects (2 posts)
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- 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 toshortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet thecriteria for the role.
- In the event of an excessive number of applications the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria asoutlined 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.
The following areessentialcriteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and whichmay also be further explored during the interview/selection stage. You should therefore make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet these criteria. Failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Essential Criteria
Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland by the date of taking up duty.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Demonstrable experience and/or professional development in the teaching of a broad and balanced curriculum for pupils with Severe Learning Difficulties significant complex communication andanxiety challenges and ASD.
Demonstrable experience of using arange of effective classroom approaches to provide support and challenge for children and young people with ASD including a range of appropriate classroom management strategies the use of digital media/tools mobile technology andmulti-sensory strategiesto enhance learning.
Demonstrable experience of developing positive relationships for learning with a range of stakeholders including leading motivatingand supporting a team.
Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Northern Ireland Curriculum and planning for individualised curriculums.
Demonstrable and current knowledge of approaches to promote positive behaviour for learning for children and young people with significant challenges in learning.
Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post
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The following areadditionalessentialcriteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.
Essential Criteria
Knowledge of developing teaching and learning across thecurriculum with an emphasis on multi-sensory learningareas for young people severe learning difficulties and ASD.
Knowledge and understanding of current assessment methods used with children and young people who have Special Educational Needs to diagnose barriers to learning plan for learning set appropriate targets for learning and measure progress.
Knowledge and/or experienceof developing a broad and balanced curriculum for children and or young people with severe learning difficulties and ASD including:
- the core learning areas of Communication Using Mathematics and Using ICT
- the use of thematic teaching approaches and topic development
- the use of multi-sensory approaches to support enhanced learning outcomes for pupils including pupils with challenging behaviour
- the implementationof Shared and inclusive learning experiences/opportunities
Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice and its implications
Effective teaching and classroom management skills to inspire and challenge pupils to raise achievement.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills with a sense of humour
Ability to provide a supportive inclusive and challenging learning environment within and beyond the classroom
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 classroom team a multi-disciplinary team while developing professional relationships resilience and motivating self and others.
Values Orientation / Identification with School Ethos
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the Schools Values/ethos. You will find information about our Values/ethos here:
Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. Desirable criteria will be applied in the order listed. You should make it clear on your application form how and to what extent you meet the desirable criteria as failure to do so may result in you not being shortlisted.
Desirable Criteria
1. Have studied and/or experience in teaching and/or the whole school coordination in one or more of the following learning areas and/or teaching strategies (Each criterion will be applied separately depending on level of interest in the posts):
- Universal Design for Learning
- Shared Education and CRED
- Thinking Skills and Personal Capabilities
- World around us
- Music
- Physical Education and/or
- Drama
2. Have Training in teaching including SEND within
- Primary Education
- Nursery Education
3. Have training in and experience teaching a child with severe learning difficulties through one or more of the following areas
- Implementation of a communication system such as PECS and/or Makaton
Writing and implementing a PLP - Structured teaching functional learning and life skills
- Delivering the NI curriculum up Level 2 including the use of Quest and Pre-requisites of Learning.
- Delivering learning in an inclusive school setting thats learning with peers.
4. Applicants must clearly state relevant experience including dates and school names. Shortlisting will consider recent teaching practice or paid teaching experience within the last 6 years in the following order
- Student Teaching Experience in Special Provision
- 3 months
- 6 months
- 12 months
within
- Nursery
- Primary
- Post-Primary
- Special Provision (Special School/SPIM)
(note each setting and time period may be applied separately at shortlisting depending on the number of applicants)
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.
Further information can be accessed atNI Director theDepartment of Justice.
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