Teacher of Religious Studies
Location
Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Employment TypeFull-time
Posted At5/2/2026
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Description
JOB DESCRIPTION
JOB TITLE: Teacher - Post-Primary
REPORTS TO\: Principal
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER
TEACHERS’ (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS
(NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987
Schedule 3
Regulation 5
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.
JOB TITLE: Teacher - Post-Primary
REPORTS TO\: Principal
PROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHER
TEACHERS’ (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS
(NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987
Schedule 3
Regulation 5
- Exercise of general professional duties
- 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
- 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
- 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
- Planning
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.
be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position.
4.2
teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.
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.
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
be regarded as compromising a teacher’s own position.
- Staff Development/Professional Development
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.
teaching programmes, methods of teaching and assessment and pastoral arrangements.
- Discipline/Health and Safety
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.
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;
and participating in arrangements for pupils’ presentation for and supervision during such examination.
- Review and Development of Management Activities/Administration
- 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.
- Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as described above, including the management or supervision of persons providing support for the
- 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
- 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
- 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
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;
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 SPECIFICATION
- 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
- 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
- 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
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 SPECIFICATION
NOTES TO JOB APPLICANTS
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 closing date for completed applications
Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland
Hold a degree (minimum 2\:1) in a Religious Studies related subject.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Experience
- 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.
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 closing date for completed applications
Hold a teaching qualification which meets the requirements for recognition to teach in grant-aided schools in Northern Ireland
Hold a degree (minimum 2\:1) in a Religious Studies related subject.
Shortlisting by Application Form
Experience
Demonstrate a minimum of 2 years' paid experience of teaching OCN Level 2 Religious Studies within the last 7 years, to achieve positive outcomes.
Demonstrate a minimum of 1 years' paid experience of teaching GCSE English within the last 6 years.
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
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
Demonstrate a minimum of 1 years' paid experience of teaching GCSE English within the last 6 years.
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
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.
Factor
Desirable Criteria
Method of Assessment
Qualifications And Experience
Demonstrate the ability to teach GCSE History.
Demonstrate training and/or experience of using data eg PTE, PTM and PASS to ensure that the needs of all pupils are met.
Demonstrable experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Experience of developing and delivering extracurricular 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
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
Factor
Desirable Criteria
Method of Assessment
Qualifications And Experience
Demonstrate the ability to teach GCSE History.
Demonstrate training and/or experience of using data eg PTE, PTM and PASS to ensure that the needs of all pupils are met.
Demonstrable experience of using digital media/technology to enhance teaching and learning.
Experience of developing and delivering extracurricular 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
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