Teacher - French (Maternity Leave)

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 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 an Honours Degree (2:2 or above) of which a major/significant component is French

Be qualified to teach French to GCSE in a post-primary school

Shortlisting by Application Form

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 developing positive relationships for learning with children and young people

Demonstrable experience of promoting and developing the subject area through enrichment activities

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 and understanding of approaches to assessment in order to promote effective teaching and student progress

Knowledge and understanding of Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice and its implications

Knowledge of the SEND Code of Practice and its implications

Demonstrable current knowledge of the subject area

Demonstrable knowledge and understanding of the Northern Ireland Curriculum

Demonstrable knowledge of the range of qualifications available within the subject area at post-primary level

Demonstrable and current knowledge of approaches to promoting positive behaviour for learning

Demonstrable and current working knowledge of subject specific teaching approaches

Interview

Skills / Abilities

Effective communication and interpersonal skills

Effective and efficient digital skills

Ability to provide a supportive 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 team, and to motivate self and others

Demonstrate the ability to seek and avail of opportunities to increase his/her own professional competence as a teacher

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 here www.grosvenorgrammarschool.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 2:1 or above) which has a high academic content in the curricular areas most taught in French.
Experience of teaching French to GCSE for a minimum of one year.

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.

Have qualifications, training and/or experience to assist with Grosvenor Grammar School extra-curricular provision.

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.