Teacher of Spanish - Post Primary

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, 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.

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

Qualifications must be obtained by taking up appointment.

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

Hold a degree or equivalent Level 6 qualification which has prepared the applicant to teach Spanish as his/her main subject.

Shortlisting by Application Form

Experience

Have a minimum of three months' experience of teaching Spanish in a post primary school (including teaching practice).

Demonstrable experience of using a range of effective approaches to achieve high outcomes for young people of all abilities.

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

Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the CCEA GCSE Spanish specification and GCE A-Level Spanish specification and the Northern Ireland Curriculum.

Interview

Skills / Abilities

Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively to promote positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community.

Demonstrable ability to provide a supportive and challenging learning environment, including using assessment to promote effective teaching and progress, and ICT as a tool to enhance learning and teaching and performance.

Interview

Values Orientation / Identification with School Ethos

Evidence of how your experience and approach to work reflect the School's Values/ethos. You will find information about our Values/ethos on the school's website https://www.downhighschool.org.uk/

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. 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.

Factor

Desirable Criteria

Method of Assessment

Qualifications and Experience

Hold an honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent or higher with Spanish as a main element.

Have a minimum of three months' experience of teaching Spanish to GCSE in post primary school (including teaching practice).

Have a minimum of three months' experience of teaching Spanish to GCE in post primary school (including teaching practice).

English as an Additional Language qualification or demonstrable experience of teaching pupils for whom English is not their first language.

Level 1 coaching qualification or demonstrable experience of promoting and developing positive relationships with children and young people through extra-curricular or enrichment activities.

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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