Special - Teacher - Music

PERSON SPECIFICATION NOTES 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 AssessmentQualifications/ Professional Membership Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland by the closing date for completed applications Hold a degree or teaching qualification which has prepared the applicant to teach Music as his/her main subject Hold a minimum of Grade 5 Piano (an audition may form part of the interview process) Shortlisting by Application Form Experience Have a minimum of three months experience of teaching music to children with special educational needs in the last 6 years Demonstrable experience of planning and delivering a creative music curriculum 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 using a range of effective approaches to achieve high outcomes for young people of all abilities Shortlisting by Application Form OtherBe 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 AssessmentKnowledge Demonstrable ability to work as an effective team member by using initiative, taking a creative approach to problem solving. 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. Demonstrable experience of promoting and developing the subject area through enrichment activities Knowledge and understanding of the subject and approaches to teaching and assessment in order to promote effective learning for pupils with SEN. Knowledge and understanding of the SEND Code of Practice, Safeguarding and Child Protection policy/practice and its implications Demonstrable and current knowledge of approaches to promoting positive behaviour for learning for pupils with SEN Interview Skills / Abilities Demonstrable ability to work collaboratively to promote positive relationships with pupils, colleagues, parents and the wider community. Ability to promote positive relationships within the classroom and with colleagues, parents and the wider community to support the learning of all pupils Demonstrate the ability to seek and avail of opportunities to increase his/her own professional competence as a teacher 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 https://www.glenveaghschool.co.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 AssessmentQualifications And Experience Hold an honours degree (minimum 2:2) or equivalent or higher in Music or a similar qualification (can include joint/combined honours) Demonstrable experience of monitoring SEN pupil progress, performance, target setting and intervention Demonstrable experience of using Augmentative Communication methods to communicate with pupils eg. Core Boards Demonstrable experience of assisting with the delivery of extra-curricular music in a school environment Demonstrable experience of assisting with and/or co-ordinating an area of the curriculum in particular music Demonstrable experience of writing Individual Education Plans 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