**Job Description** Location: Onsite 5 days per week - Campsie, Northern Ireland Our Campsie factory manufactures Vertiv™ PowerBoard low and medium voltage switchgear and Vertiv™ Unify software for critical infrastructure across data centres, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings. Backed by advanced production capabilities and a skilled engineering team, the site delivers safe, reliable, and scalable power solutions to customers worldwide. The **Technical Document Controller** fulfils a critical role within a centralised governance team, providing robust technical support and compliance oversight for a large Switchgear Project Delivery function across the EMEA region. The Technical Document Controller maintains strict control of all inbound and outbound technical documentation to ensure accuracy, traceability, and contractual compliance. This role requires a disciplined approach to standardised processes and close collaboration with project management, engineering and quality teams. The Technical Document Controller will facilitate compliance and promote the effective management of documentation for the entire Switchgear portfolio. **Responsibilities**

*   General Technical Document Management
*   Distribute to internal teams’ latest version-controlled project documentation, forms, templates etc.
*   Support in the preparation of Product Technical Submittal packages.
*   Support in the preparation of technical literature, such as Operation and Maintenance manuals, Sequence of Operation documents etc.
*   Monitor and record the receipt of key end-of-line operational data and certifications.
*   Coordinate with third parties regarding product documentation needs.
*   Support project management teams in the uploading of key documentation submittals on third party platforms
*   Assist management in the preparation of operational performance and strategic plans and programmes.
*   Identify any issues in administrative and/or operations processes and systems and assist in resolving them in quick and effective manner.
*   Maintain clear and accurate documents and records of procedures for future reference purposes.
*   Endeavour to ensure that all Health & Safety standards are adhered to.
*   Proactively participate in the delivery of management reporting systems including Cost control, Progress reporting, Quality, Environmental issues, ensuring compliance with company standards.

**Qualifications**

*   5-year work-based experience in similar industry role

#vertivireland **About The Team** Work Authorization No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F-1, H-1, H-2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire. Equal Opportunity Employer We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

Technical Document Controller

**PERSON SPECIFICATIONNOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS**

*   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 to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
*   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 at the date of 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 Home Economics as his/her main subject Shortlisting by Application Form Experience Minimum of 1 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching Home Economics at KS3 and Health and Social Care at Key Stage 4 & 5 to achieve positive learning outcomes Demonstrable experience of using a range of teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of pupils 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 **additionalessential** criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage. **Factor**Essential Criteria **Method of AssessmentKnowledge** 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 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 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. **FactorDesirable CriteriaMethod of Assessment**Qualifications And Experience Demonstrable experience of using a range of effective classroom approaches to provide support and challenge children and young people of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs Demonstrable experience of monitoring pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention Demonstrable experience of teaching general subjects at KS3, including LLW and Occupational Studies (Including Food Preparation) at KS4 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** To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here. To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority, click here **The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer**JOB DESCRIPTION **JOB TITLE:** Teacher - Post-Primary **REPORTS TO\\:** Principal **PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHERTEACHERS’ (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS(NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987Schedule 3Regulation 5**

*   Exercise of general professional duties

A teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require\\:-

*   if he/she is employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school;
*   if he/she is employed by a board on terms under which he is not assigned to any one school, under the reasonable direction of that board and of the principal of any school

in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher.

*   Exercise of particular duties
*   A teacher employed as a teacher (other than a principal) in a school shall perform, in accordance with any directions which may be reasonably given to him/her by the principal

from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.

*   A teacher to whom paragraph 1(b) refers shall perform, in accordance with any direction which may reasonably be given to him/her from time to time by the board or by the

principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.

*   Planning

1.1 Planning and preparing courses and lessons; 1.2 Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere; 1.3 Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.

*   General

2.1 Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to him/her; 2.2 Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers including information about sources of more expert advice on specific questions, making relevant records and reports; 2.3 Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position; 2.4 Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils; 2.5 Communicating and co-operating with such persons or bodies outside the school as may be approved by the employing authority and the Board of Governors; 2.6 Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above.

*   Assessment/Reporting

Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position.

*   Staff Development/Professional Development

4.1 Participating, if required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review; 4.2

*   Reviewing from time to time his/her methods of teaching and programmes of work;
*   Participating in arrangements for his/her further training and professional development as a teacher.

4.3 Advising and co-operating with the Principal and other teachers (or any one or more of them) on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.

*   Discipline/Health and Safety

5.1 Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the policies of the employing authority and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere. 5.2 Participating in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements.

*   Public Examinations

Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations; recording and reporting such assessments; and participating in arrangements for pupils’ presentation for and supervision during such examination.

*   Review and Development of Management Activities/Administration

7.1

*   Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers, including the induction and assessment of probationary teachers;
*   Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers;
*   Taking such part as may be required of him/her in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.

7.2

*   Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as described above, including the management or supervision of persons providing support for the

teachers in the school and the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials.

*   Subject to the provisions of Article 22 of the Order, attending assemblies;
*   Registering the attendance of pupils and supervising pupils, whether these duties are to be performed before, during or after school sessions.
*   Number of days/Hours of work

8.1

*   A full-time teacher, other than a teacher employed in a residential establishment, shall be available for work on 195 days in any year of which not more than 190 days

should involve teaching children in a classroom situation;

*   A teacher, other than a teacher employed in a residential establishment, shall be available to perform such duties at such times and such places as may reasonably be

specified by the Principal, or where he/she is employed by a Board on terms under which he/she is not assigned to any one school by the Board or the Principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, for 1,265 hours in any year exclusive of time spent off school premises in preparing and marking lessons and time spent travelling to and from the place of work;

*   A teacher may not be required to teach as distinct from supervise children in a classroom situation for more than 25 hours in any week in a primary or special school and 23.5

hours in any week in a secondary school;

*   Unless employed under a separate contract as a mid-day supervisor, a teacher shall not be required to undertake mid-day supervision;
*   Subject to paragraph (f) all teachers shall be required to have a break of at least 30 minutes between the hours of 12 noon and 2.00 pm;
*   Teachers in nursery schools and nursery units in primary schools shall be required to have a break of at least 30 minutes between the hours of 12 noon and 2.30 pm;
*   For the purposes of this paragraph, a ‘year’ means a period of 12 months commencing on 31st July and a ‘week’ means a period of 7 days commencing on a Sunday.
*   Staff cover

9.1 Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available provided that\\:

*   In schools with an average daily enrolment of 222 or less, in primary 1 and primary 2 classes in schools with an average daily enrolment greater than 222 pupils and in nursery

classes in primary schools a teacher other than a supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover:

*   In schools with an average daily enrolment greater than 222 pupils a teacher other than a supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover after the second day on

which a teacher, other than a teacher of primary 1 or primary 2 class or of a nursery class in a primary school, is absent or otherwise not available, or from the first day if the fact that the teacher would be absent or otherwise not available for a period exceeding 2 days was known to and agreed by the employing authority in advance. This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

HE , Health & Social Care & General Teacher - Post Primary

**PERSON SPECIFICATIONNOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS**

*   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 to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
*   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 at the date of 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 History as his/her main subject Shortlisting by Application Form Experience Minimum of 1 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching History and ICT at Key Stage 3 to achieve positive learning outcomes Demonstrable experience of using a range of teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of pupils Demonstrable experience teaching general subjects at KS3 Demonstrable experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning 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 **additionalessential** criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage. **Factor**Essential Criteria **Method of AssessmentKnowledge** 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 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 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. **FactorDesirable CriteriaMethod of Assessment**Qualifications And Experience Minimum of 1 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching at Occupational Studies (Environment & Society) at KS4 to achieve positive learning outcomes Demonstrable experience of using a range of effective classroom approaches to provide support and challenge children and young people of all abilities, including those with Special Educational Needs Demonstrable experience of monitoring pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention 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** To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here. To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority, click here **The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer**JOB DESCRIPTION **JOB TITLE:** Teacher - Post-Primary **REPORTS TO\\:** Principal **PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHERTEACHERS’ (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS(NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987Schedule 3Regulation 5**

*   Exercise of general professional duties

A teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require\\:-

*   if he/she is employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school;
*   if he/she is employed by a board on terms under which he is not assigned to any one school, under the reasonable direction of that board and of the principal of any school

in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher.

*   Exercise of particular duties
*   A teacher employed as a teacher (other than a principal) in a school shall perform, in accordance with any directions which may be reasonably given to him/her by the principal

from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.

*   A teacher to whom paragraph 1(b) refers shall perform, in accordance with any direction which may reasonably be given to him/her from time to time by the board or by the

principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.

*   Planning

1.1 Planning and preparing courses and lessons; 1.2 Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere; 1.3 Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.

*   General

2.1 Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to him/her; 2.2 Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers including information about sources of more expert advice on specific questions, making relevant records and reports; 2.3 Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position; 2.4 Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils; 2.5 Communicating and co-operating with such persons or bodies outside the school as may be approved by the employing authority and the Board of Governors; 2.6 Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above.

*   Assessment/Reporting

Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position.

*   Staff Development/Professional Development

4.1 Participating, if required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review; 4.2

*   Reviewing from time to time his/her methods of teaching and programmes of work;
*   Participating in arrangements for his/her further training and professional development as a teacher.

4.3 Advising and co-operating with the Principal and other teachers (or any one or more of them) on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.

*   Discipline/Health and Safety

5.1 Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the policies of the employing authority and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere. 5.2 Participating in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements.

*   Public Examinations

Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations; recording and reporting such assessments; and participating in arrangements for pupils’ presentation for and supervision during such examination.

*   Review and Development of Management Activities/Administration

7.1

*   Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers, including the induction and assessment of probationary teachers;
*   Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers;
*   Taking such part as may be required of him/her in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.

7.2

*   Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as described above, including the management or supervision of persons providing support for the

teachers in the school and the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials.

*   Subject to the provisions of Article 22 of the Order, attending assemblies;
*   Registering the attendance of pupils and supervising pupils, whether these duties are to be performed before, during or after school sessions.
*   Number of days/Hours of work

8.1

*   A full-time teacher, other than a teacher employed in a residential establishment, shall be available for work on 195 days in any year of which not more than 190 days

should involve teaching children in a classroom situation;

*   A teacher, other than a teacher employed in a residential establishment, shall be available to perform such duties at such times and such places as may reasonably be

specified by the Principal, or where he/she is employed by a Board on terms under which he/she is not assigned to any one school by the Board or the Principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, for 1,265 hours in any year exclusive of time spent off school premises in preparing and marking lessons and time spent travelling to and from the place of work;

*   A teacher may not be required to teach as distinct from supervise children in a classroom situation for more than 25 hours in any week in a primary or special school and 23.5

hours in any week in a secondary school;

*   Unless employed under a separate contract as a mid-day supervisor, a teacher shall not be required to undertake mid-day supervision;
*   Subject to paragraph (f) all teachers shall be required to have a break of at least 30 minutes between the hours of 12 noon and 2.00 pm;
*   Teachers in nursery schools and nursery units in primary schools shall be required to have a break of at least 30 minutes between the hours of 12 noon and 2.30 pm;
*   For the purposes of this paragraph, a ‘year’ means a period of 12 months commencing on 31st July and a ‘week’ means a period of 7 days commencing on a Sunday.
*   Staff cover

9.1 Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available provided that\\:

*   In schools with an average daily enrolment of 222 or less, in primary 1 and primary 2 classes in schools with an average daily enrolment greater than 222 pupils and in nursery

classes in primary schools a teacher other than a supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover:

*   In schools with an average daily enrolment greater than 222 pupils a teacher other than a supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover after the second day on

which a teacher, other than a teacher of primary 1 or primary 2 class or of a nursery class in a primary school, is absent or otherwise not available, or from the first day if the fact that the teacher would be absent or otherwise not available for a period exceeding 2 days was known to and agreed by the employing authority in advance. This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times.

History & ICT Teacher - Post Primary

JOB DESCRIPTION **JOB TITLE:** Teacher - Post-Primary **REPORTS TO\\:** Principal **PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHERTEACHERS’ (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS(NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987Schedule 3Regulation 5**

*   Exercise of general professional duties

A teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require\\:-

*   if he/she is employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school;
*   if he/she is employed by a board on terms under which he is not assigned to any one school, under the reasonable direction of that board and of the principal of any school

in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher.

*   Exercise of particular duties
*   A teacher employed as a teacher (other than a principal) in a school shall perform, in accordance with any directions which may be reasonably given to him/her by the principal

from time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.

*   A teacher to whom paragraph 1(b) refers shall perform, in accordance with any direction which may reasonably be given to him/her from time to time by the board or by the

principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.

*   Planning

1.1 Planning and preparing courses and lessons; 1.2 Teaching, according to their educational needs, the pupils assigned to him/her, including the setting and marking of work to be carried out by the pupils in school and elsewhere; 1.3 Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.

*   General

2.1 Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of pupils assigned to him/her; 2.2 Providing advice and guidance to pupils on educational and social matters and on their further education and future careers including information about sources of more expert advice on specific questions, making relevant records and reports; 2.3 Making records of and reports on the personal and social needs of pupils except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position; 2.4 Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils; 2.5 Communicating and co-operating with such persons or bodies outside the school as may be approved by the employing authority and the Board of Governors; 2.6 Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above.

*   Assessment/Reporting

Providing or contributing to oral and written assessments, reports and references relating to individual pupils and groups of pupils except in instances where to do so might be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position.

*   Staff Development/Professional Development

4.1 Participating, if required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review; 4.2

*   Reviewing from time to time his/her methods of teaching and programmes of work;
*   Participating in arrangements for his/her further training and professional development as a teacher.

4.3 Advising and co-operating with the Principal and other teachers (or any one or more of them) on the preparation and development of courses of study, teaching materials, teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.

*   Discipline/Health and Safety

5.1 Maintaining good order and discipline among pupils in accordance with the policies of the employing authority and safeguarding their health and safety both when they are authorised to be on the school premises and when they are engaged in authorised school activities elsewhere. 5.2 Participating in meetings at the school which relate to the curriculum for the school or the administration or organisation of the school, including pastoral arrangements.

*   Public Examinations

Participating in arrangements for preparing pupils for public examinations and in assessing pupils for the purposes of such examinations; recording and reporting such assessments; and participating in arrangements for pupils’ presentation for and supervision during such examination.

*   Review and Development of Management Activities/Administration

7.1

*   Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other teachers, including the induction and assessment of probationary teachers;
*   Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers;
*   Taking such part as may be required of him/her in the review, development and management of activities relating to the curriculum, organisation and pastoral functions of the school.

7.2

*   Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as described above, including the management or supervision of persons providing support for the

teachers in the school and the ordering and allocation of equipment and materials.

*   Subject to the provisions of Article 22 of the Order, attending assemblies;
*   Registering the attendance of pupils and supervising pupils, whether these duties are to be performed before, during or after school sessions.
*   Number of days/Hours of work

8.1

*   A full-time teacher, other than a teacher employed in a residential establishment, shall be available for work on 195 days in any year of which not more than 190 days

should involve teaching children in a classroom situation;

*   A teacher, other than a teacher employed in a residential establishment, shall be available to perform such duties at such times and such places as may reasonably be

specified by the Principal, or where he/she is employed by a Board on terms under which he/she is not assigned to any one school by the Board or the Principal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, for 1,265 hours in any year exclusive of time spent off school premises in preparing and marking lessons and time spent travelling to and from the place of work;

*   A teacher may not be required to teach as distinct from supervise children in a classroom situation for more than 25 hours in any week in a primary or special school and 23.5

hours in any week in a secondary school;

*   Unless employed under a separate contract as a mid-day supervisor, a teacher shall not be required to undertake mid-day supervision;
*   Subject to paragraph (f) all teachers shall be required to have a break of at least 30 minutes between the hours of 12 noon and 2.00 pm;
*   Teachers in nursery schools and nursery units in primary schools shall be required to have a break of at least 30 minutes between the hours of 12 noon and 2.30 pm;
*   For the purposes of this paragraph, a ‘year’ means a period of 12 months commencing on 31st July and a ‘week’ means a period of 7 days commencing on a Sunday.
*   Staff cover

9.1 Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available provided that\\:

*   In schools with an average daily enrolment of 222 or less, in primary 1 and primary 2 classes in schools with an average daily enrolment greater than 222 pupils and in nursery

classes in primary schools a teacher other than a supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover:

*   In schools with an average daily enrolment greater than 222 pupils a teacher other than a supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover after the second day on

which a teacher, other than a teacher of primary 1 or primary 2 class or of a nursery class in a primary school, is absent or otherwise not available, or from the first day if the fact that the teacher would be absent or otherwise not available for a period exceeding 2 days was known to and agreed by the employing authority in advance. This job description will be subject to review in light of changing circumstances and is not intended to be rigid and inflexible but should be regarded as providing guidelines within which the individual works. Other duties of a similar nature and appropriate to the grade may be assigned from time to time. In accordance with Section 75 of the Northern Ireland Act (1998), the post-holder is expected to promote good relations, equality of opportunity and pay due regard for equality legislation at all times. **PERSON SPECIFICATIONNOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS**

*   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 to shortlist only those applicants that it believes most strongly meet the criteria for the role.
*   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 at the date of 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 Sociology as his/her main subject Shortlisting by Application Form Experience Minimum of 3 years’ demonstrable experience of teaching Sociology at Key Stage 4 & 5 to achieve positive learning outcomes Demonstrable experience of using a range of teaching strategies to meet the learning needs of pupils Demonstrable experience of teaching general subjects at KS3 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 **additionalessential** criteria which will be measured during the interview/selection stage. **Factor**Essential Criteria **Method of AssessmentKnowledge** 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 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 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. **FactorDesirable CriteriaMethod of Assessment**Qualifications And Experience Demonstrable experience of monitoring pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention Demonstrable experience of assisting with and/or coordinating an area of the curriculum, in particular sociology Demonstrable experience in providing extra-curricular activities to support pupil enrichment experiences 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** To view the applicant guidance notes, please click here. To learn about the many great benefits of joining the Education Authority, click here **The Education Authority is an Equal Opportunities Employer**

Sociology Teacher - Post Primary

**Role: Domiciliary Optical Assistant** Ready to take your skills on the road? As a home visits optical assistant at Specsavers, you can do just that.   You’ll be driving our services to the doorsteps of the nation, providing eye care to the people who aren’t able to come into our stores. But not only do you help them with their sight, you’ll be able to support them to get basic tasks done that they wouldn’t be able to do without you. Essentially, you’ll be bringing smiles and clinical care to the heart of your community.  **Our business**  Based in and around the Londonderry area you’ll be providing care to vulnerable patients in their own homes. **Our team**  We have a wonderful existing team of dedicated people from optical and administrative backgrounds, who are ready and waiting for you to meet them. **Our cars**  You’ll be provided with a company pool car or Car allowance **What’s on offer?**  As well as all the support you need and great training and development opportunities, we have a whole load of benefits on offer for you to enjoy. These include:  

*   Salary upto £26,600 DOE
*   Company pool Car / Car Allowance (£3,000)
*   Monday to Friday
*   Benefits include Specsavers Perks - a portal to a world of great everyday discounts and savings
*   WeCare - our employee support service to help you and your immediate family when you need it most
*   Enjoy an additional paid day off on your birthday to celebrate you!

**What we’re looking for?** If this is still sounding like a bit of you, we do need you to have a few skills to get started as a home visits optical assistant. These include:

*   Previous optical experience
*   Must have a full UK driving license

**Find out more** If you’ve got all these skills, we’d love for you to apply, but there’s also some desirable experience that could set you apart from the competition if you have it. This includes:

*   Previous experience in a fast-paced customer facing environment
*   Experience in optics
*   Basic knowledge/experience of optical
*   Be confident using new systems as well as tablet and / or laptop

Checked all the boxes? Now’s the perfect time to apply!

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