Teacher of Spanish & French

PERSON SPECIFICATION

NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS

1. 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.
2. You must demonstrate how you meet the criteria by the closing date for applications, unless the criteria state otherwise.
3. The stage in the process when the criteria will be measured is outlined in the table below.
4. 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.
5. Please note that the Selection Panel reserves the right to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
6. In the event of an excessive number of applications, the Selection Panel also reserves the right to apply any desirable criteria as outlined in Section 3 at shortlisting. It is important therefore that you also clearly demonstrate on your application form how you meet any desirable criteria .

SECTION 1 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are essential criteria which will initially be measured at the shortlisting stage and which may 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.

Factor

Essential Criteria

Method of Assessment

Qualifications/Professional Membership

Applicants must at the time of taking up the post:

Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland; and

Hold an honours degree (minimum 2:2) in Spanish and French or a cognate subject which had a high academic content in the curricular areas taught in Spanish and French A level; and

Hold a grade C (or higher) in Spanish A level (or equivalent); and

Hold a grade C (or higher) in French A level (or equivalent).

Shortlisting by Application Form

Other

Be registered with the General Teaching Council for Northern Ireland (GTCNI) before taking up post

Pre-employment Check

SECTION 2 - ESSENTIAL CRITERIA

The following are additional essential criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage.

Factor

Essential Criteria

Method of Assessment

Knowledge

Knowledge of Northern Ireland Curriculum

Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice

Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice

Knowledge of a range of teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of pupils

Knowledge of Information Technology systems such as digital classroom tools/media and the use of tablets/mobile technologies

Knowledge of current assessment methods to inform teaching

Interview

Skills / Abilities

Effective teaching and classroom management skills to inspire and challenge pupils to raise achievement

Proven ability to provide a supportive, inclusive learning environment

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 team, and to motivate self and others

Enthusiastic, reliable, conscientious, caring, pupil-centred approach

Interview

Presentation at Interview Please outline how you intend to engage all learners within your teaching.
Interview Values Orientation / Identification with School Ethos
Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the School's Ethos. You will find information about our Ethos on our school website

https://www.banbridgeacademy.org.uk/our-school/aims-and-ethos/
Interview

SECTION 3 - DESIRABLE CRITERIA

Some or all of the desirable criteria may be applied by the Selection Panel in order to determine a manageable pool of candidates. 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.

Factor

Desirable Criteria

Method of Assessment

Qualifications and Experience

Preference may be given to those applicants who at the timer of the appointment:

Hold an Honours degree (2:1 or above) which has a high academic content in the curricular areas most taught in Spanish and French GCSE and A level; and/or
Hold a grade (A*-B) in Spanish A level (or equivalent); and/or
Hold a grade (A*-B) in French A level (or equivalent); and/or
Have qualifications, training and/or experience to offer an additional subject, which at the time of appointment, best meets the curricular needs of the School; and/or
Have qualifications or experience to assist with the Games programme within the School; and/or
Have qualifications, training and/or experience to assist with Banbridge Academy's weekend extra-curricular Team Games or Duke of Edinburgh's Award Scheme expeditions or School Drama productions; and/or
Have experience of teaching A level Spanish; and/or
Have experience of teaching A level French; and/or

Have experience of teaching another subject to A or GCSE level.

Please note that experience must be accrued by the closing date for receipt of completed applications

Shortlisting by Application Form

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'.

In the event that you are recommended for appointed to a post that involves 'regulated activity', the Education Authority will be required to undertake an Enhanced Disclosure of Criminal Background. Please note that you WILL be expected to meet the cost of an Enhanced Disclosure Certificate. Details of how to make payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.

Further information can be accessed at NI Direct or the Department of Justice.

APPLICANT GUIDANCE NOTES

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