Business And Sen

Teaching and learning is the core focus of Kilkenny and Carlow ETB and we are committed to recruiting high quality teachers with appropriate qualifications, expertise and experience.

Qualifications

It is an advantage if the candidate has a post graduate qualification in Special Education Needs / Learning Support or be in the process of applying for or completing this qualification or experience of The Behaviour for Learning Programme.

Applicants must meet the general and special requirements as set out from time to time by the Teaching Council of Ireland for the advertised subject(s).

Further details and a full list of recognised qualifications are available on

Applicants who are in their final year of degree / postgraduate diploma which will lead to a teaching qualification, but who have not yet completed their final exams and / or received their results, may apply for advertised vacancies, subject to the provisions regarding Teaching Council registration.

Any offer of interview or employment is made pending the applicant's results meeting the requirements of the vacancy.

Registration with the Teaching Council of Ireland (Essential)

Applicants must be currently registered with the Teaching Council of Ireland.

Applicants shall provide a current Registration Certificate, or confirmation of Registration with their Application Form for a teaching position.

Teaching Competences

Persons appointed to teaching positions within Kilkenny and Carlow ETB will be required to show evidence of the following key competences :

Professional Knowledge

Professional Practice

Communication and relationship building

Self-awareness and self-management skills

Competency description

: Candidates will be required to describe in no more than 300 words per competency some of their personal achievements to date that demonstrate the key competencies required for the position.

The examples may be drawn from professional, community or voluntary involvement.

Professional Knowledge

Demonstrate in-depth knowledge, comprehension and understanding of both the subject discipline and pedagogy

Has a strong knowledge of subject matter.

Has an awareness and understanding of specific requirements of courses / syllabi / specifications.

Keeps up to date with subject matter / course syllabus changes and developments in the education system.

Understands cross-curricular links and can integrate learning across content areas (e.g. literacy, numeracy, critical thinking).

Knows and evaluates the range of teaching and learning philosophies / theories and applies them appropriately.

Is aware of supports available to support curriculum development and implementation.

Participates in educational planning and development within the school (e.g. lesson planning, subject department planning).

Professional Practice

Understands the nature of high quality teaching and learning and demonstrates the required skills and competencies.

Planning and Preparation

Plans and communicates clear, challenging, appropriate and achievable expectations for students.

Structures and schedules schemes of work, class plans and department plans.

Connects planning, implementation and evaluation of the curriculum.

Selects and creates materials that respond to the needs of students.

Teaching and Learning

Fosters a stimulating learning environment.

Applies practices that meet diverse learning styles (differentiation, learning intentions, group work, etc.).

Establishes behaviour standards and follows school policies.

Demonstrates classroom management techniques and skills.

Manages behaviours in line with School Code of Behaviour.

Uses diverse teaching materials and technologies to engage students.

Assessment

Focuses on assessment for learning with feedback and reflection.

Uses a range of assessment strategies to inform planning.

Assesses attainment against benchmarking data and relates to target setting.

Liaises with parents / guardians on student progress and achievement.

Communication and relationship building

Establishes effective communication and engagement to ensure positive working relationships with management, colleagues, students, parents and the wider school community.

Fosters positive relationships with students, colleagues, parents, management and the wider community.

Communicates effectively within the school team.

Relates to and communicates with students, parents, colleagues and the wider community.

Supports conflict resolution in the teaching role.

Motivates and celebrates student effort and success.

Is committed to equality and inclusion and to respecting diversity.

Understands duty of care to students.

Participates in extra-curricular programmes / activities.

Contributes positively to the school community.

Self-awareness and self-management skills

Is self-aware and has the capacity to self-manage and develop personally and professionally.

Engages in reflective practice and seeks to maintain high standards.

Maintains focus on personal and professional growth including ongoing professional development.

Shows resilience and emotional balance in challenging situations.

Is open to constructive feedback and seeks guidance when needed.

Follows the Teaching Council Code of Professional Conduct and Social Media Guidelines.

Practices within statutory education regulations including child protection and health and safety guidelines.

Upholds professional integrity in all aspects of the role.

Models best practice within the school community.

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