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BANGOR ACADEMY & SIXTH FORM COLLEGE
2 CASTLE PARK ROAD
BANGOR
CO DOWN
BT20 4TB
CONTROLLED
SECONDARY SCHOOL
ADMISSIONS NO: 242
ENROLMENT NO: 1425
AGE RANGE: 11-18
Telephone No: 028 9127 0535
Principal: Mr Matthew Pitts BA Hons, PGCE
Fax No: 028 9127 6180
Email: info@bangoracademy.bangor.ni.sch.uk
Web site:www.bangoracademy.org.uk
Bangor Academy & Sixth Form College is a
forward thinking school located at the heart
of its Community. It is an exciting time to join
us as we undergo a new phase in our
development under a new Principal.
Everyone connected with Bangor academy is
extremely proud of its pupils, its
achievements and its potential to be even
better in the future. We want Bangor
Academy to be the best it can possibly be and
this position is crucial as we aim to drive
standards even higher for all of our pupils.
Bangor Academy and Sixth Form College
Bangor Academy is recognised as being at the forefront of education in Northern Ireland such as
being awarded with the ICT Award by NAACE and becoming a hub for the Confucius Classroom
project. There is a huge range of information about our school on our website.
Situated in the heart of Bangor, the new school provides a landmark and a dynamic presence in its
extensive site. The design of the school is stunning and the facilities on offer set a high
benchmark for future Northern Ireland schools. The state of the art building has all the facilities
expected in a new, modern, technologically and computer rich 21 st century school.
The spacious layout of the building provides every opportunity for pupils to move in comfort and
enjoy their lessons. Within the school there are some wonderful features including one of the
largest school sports halls in Northern Ireland, an Assembly Hall which has the highest quality of
lighting and sound equipment, four recording studios, two dining halls, and four lifts – the list is
endless.
Outside the grass, all-weather and synthetic pitches provide an immediate access to rich
resources within the campus. Many pupils walk to school but others use regular public transport
since its location is a short walk from the bus/train station. There is a dedicated bus service from
and to Newtownards.
In the ICT curriculum area we currently teach:
Key stage 3 applications including Movie Maker, Scratch programming, Comic Life, Photostory,
DTP, App designer, Expression Web design and PowerPoint.
Key Stage 4: CCEA GCSE ICT, BTEC ITQ users for Key stage 4 “C” band pupils,
Key Stage 5: CCEA Applied A level ICT units 1, 2, 3, 7, 8 and 9.
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE – KEY STAGE 3, OR YEARS 8, 9 AND 10
All pupils have access to the legal requirements of the curriculum as determined by the N.I.
Education Reform Order and the further developments of the Order. The School continues to
develop our curriculum and associated teaching methods to meet the continuing and changing
demands of the Order.
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE – KEY STAGE 4, OR YEARS 11 AND 12
All pupils study the compulsory subjects in this key stage, ie English, Mathematics and Science and
choose other subjects from an extensive list and from within the terms of the Education Reform
Order.
CURRICULUM STRUCTURE – SIXTH FORM STUDIES
Currently 20 AS and A2 level subjects are available. Criteria are set to enable pupils to gain access
to these courses.
CARING ARRANGEMENTS FOR PUPILS
The pupils are organised into year groups and form classes. Each year group is under the
leadership of a Head of Year and each form class is under the leadership of a Form Teacher.
The Form Teacher carries out many roles, which can be summarised within one word – caring.
The Form Teacher also becomes a support for the pupils. All Year 8 pupils follow an induction
programme in order to help them settle into school.
CLASS PLACEMENT
Pupils are placed in classes relative to their ability, aptitude and achievement, and are regularly
monitored and assessed throughout their school career. Movement between groups is possible
depending on pupil progress.
The Special Needs Co-ordinator liaises with all departments of the school to ensure that the needs
of pupils are met.
PARENTAL SUPPORT
The school welcomes close contact with parents. Regular parent/teacher meetings will be
available for each year group to discuss pupil progress.
PUPIL APPEARANCE AND DEMEANOUR
Pupils are expected to wear the school uniform smartly and to behave in a manner which brings
credit to themselves, their family and their school. The school expects the co-operation of
parents in these matters.
EXTRA-CURRICULAR OPPORTUNITY
Very many extra-curricular activities are available to the pupils. Opportunities are normally
available from the concert stage to the sports field, from school trips to Duke of Edinburgh
expeditions, from music making to indoor sports and so on. Last year over 25 different activities
were offered. All staff are encouraged to take part in the extensive extra-curricular programme.
STAFF WELFARE
The school places staff welfare at the top of its agenda. We recognise that there are many
pressures in education and we provide regular sessions for staff to unwind. We offer staff Pilates,
mindfulness sessions and other activities to help all staff manage the demands of the profession.
To support this we also provide excellent CPD for teachers at all stages of their career and we are
currently working to introduce opportunities such as a House System which will expand the range
of career development and leadership opportunities.
THE PROSPECTUS
Copies of the prospectus may be obtained from the school office or online.
South Eastern Region
JOB DESCRIPTION – TEACHING POSTS
Main duties and Responsibilities
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Planning
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1.2
1.3
Planning and preparing courses and lessons;
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;
Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils.
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General
2.1
2.6
Promoting the general progress and well-being of individual pupils and of any class or group of
pupils assigned to him/her;
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;
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;
Communicating and consulting with the parents of pupils;
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;
Participating in meetings arranged for any of the purposes described above.
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Assessment/Reporting
2.2
2.3
2.4
2.5
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.
4
Staff Development/Professional Development
4.1
Participating, if required, in any scheme of staff development and performance review;
4.2
a)
Reviewing from time to time his/her methods of teaching and
programmes of work;
b)
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.
5
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.
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.
5.2
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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.
7
Review and Development of Management Activities/Administration
7.1
a)
Contributing to the selection for appointment and professional development of other
teachers, including the induction and assessment of probationary teachers;
b)
Co-ordinating or managing the work of other teachers;
c)
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.
a)
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.
b)
Subject to the provisions of Article 22 of the Order, attending assemblies;
c)
Registering the attendance of pupils and supervising pupils, whether these duties are to be
performed before, during or after school sessions.
7.2
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8.1
Number of days/Hours of work
a)
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;
b)
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;
c)
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;
d)
Unless employed under a separate contract as a mid-day
be required to undertake mid-day supervision.
supervisor, a teacher shall not
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Staff cover
9.1
Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available provided that:
a)
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
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teacher 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;
b)
In schools with an average daily enrolment of 222 pupils or less a teacher other than a
supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover after the first day on which a
teacher is absent or otherwise not available for more than 1 day was known to and agreed
by the employing authority in advance;
c)
In schools with a complement of 1, 2 or 3 teachers and in nursery units in primary schools, a
teacher other than a supply teacher shall, notwithstanding heads (a) and (b), not be required
to provide such cover.
Conditions of Service
The conditions of service for this post will be in accordance with the Regulations of the Department
of Education for Northern Ireland.
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SOUTH EASTERN EDUCATION AND LIBRARY BOARD
PERSON SPECIFICATION
POST:
Temporary full-time teacher of ICT/Computing to GCE A’ Level
(Post available from 29 August 2015 until 28 August 2016 to cover a
career break – this contract may be subject to extension or may be
reduced for any valid reason)
ESSENTIAL
QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
1)
Hold a teaching qualification
which meets the requirements
for recognition to teach in
grant-aided schools in
Northern Ireland and be
registered with the GTCNI by
the agreed date of taking up
duty; and
2)
Hold a degree or teaching
qualification which has
prepared the applicant to
teach ICT/Computing as
his/her main subject; and
3)
Have experience of teaching
ICT/Computing to GCSE level
within the last 4 years as at
the closing date for receipt of
completed applications
(teaching practice acceptable).
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PREFERRED
 Hold an Honours Degree
(minimum 2:2) or equivalent
or higher in ICT/Computing.
 Have a minimum of 3 months’
experience of teaching
ICT/Computing to GCSE level
within the last 4 years as at
the closing date for receipt of
completed applications.
 Have a minimum of 3 months’
experience of teaching
ICT/Computing to GCE A’
Level within the last 4 years
as at the closing date for
receipt of completed
applications.
KNOWLEDGE
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PERSONAL QUALITIES
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REQUIREMENTS
To have a comprehensive
knowledge of the subject;
To be a skilled practitioner in
the classroom;
Knowledge of the Northern
Ireland curriculum;
Knowledge of child protection
issues;
Display an understanding of
post primary school pupils.
Communication skills;
Interpersonal skills;
Organisational skills.
Ability to work as a member of a
team;
Ability to use initiative;
Ability to work under pressure;
Ability to motivate;
Desire to be an outstanding
professional;
Genuine love of education and
the profession;
A positive ‘can do’ attitude;
A passion for ensuring every
child reaches their potential.
Willingness to teach in other subject
areas as may be required from time
to time.
Willingness to assist with extracurricular activities.
Willingness to take on extra duties;
The criteria may be enhanced
Application forms and associated documents may be downloaded from the
Education Authority’s website www.eani.org.uk.
TEMPORARY TEACHER POSTS
Please note that the post availability indicates how long a post will be vacant at
the time of going to press and does not necessarily indicate the commencement
date of any contract. Temporary contracts may subject to extension or may be
reduced for any valid reason unless otherwise indicated. Certain circumstances
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may arise where the successful candidate will not be employed for the full period
of availability e.g. Due to incomplete pre-employment checks at the commencing
availability date.
Where a post is available for a full 12 month period and due to unforeseen
circumstances it is not possible for the successful candidate to commence their
contract at the availability date stated, the period of employment will be reduced
and the teacher will be paid on the hourly rate for teachers.
Temporary teachers employed for less than a 12 month period will be paid on the
hourly rate for teachers.
DISCLOSURE OF CRIMINAL BACKGROUND
If you have been appointed for a post that involves ‘regulated activity’ under the
Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007, 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, which is currently £33. Details of how to make
payment will be sent to you at the pre-employment stage.
Further details in relation to legislative requirements can be accessed on
www.nidirect.gov.uk/vetting or www.dojni.gov.uk/accessni
REFERENCES
This appointment will be subject to satisfactory references being received. One
reference should be from a person who is able to comment on your suitability to
work with children/young people in an educational setting. The Education
Authority (EA) will seek references from present/previous employers for posts
involving ‘regulated activity’.
EDUCATION AUTHORITY
From 1 April 2015 the Education Authority (EA) has taken over the functions of
the South Eastern Education and Library Board.
All appointment processes completed before 1 April 2015 will be unaffected by
the transfer of functions to EA. All staff who were employed by South Eastern
Education and Library Board on 31 March 2015 transferred to EA on 1 April 2015
and are protected on their existing terms and conditions of employment, including
pension, in accordance with the Transfer of Undertakings (Protection of
Employment) (TUPE) Regulations 2006.
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All ongoing appointment processes completed after 1 April 2015 will be offered
by EA as the employing authority.
All posts will continue to be offered on the basis of current terms and conditions
of employment, as advertised.
It is essential that you fully describe in the application form how you meet
the criteria sought. Please provide detailed information against each
requirement, providing dates and ensuring that where requirements are
time bounded (e.g. 1 year within the last 5 years) you provide detail and
dates that fully satisfy the requirement. It is not appropriate to simply list
the various posts that you have held. Assumptions will not be made from
the title of your post.
Posts involving work in educational institutions are subject to the provisions of
the Safeguarding Vulnerable Groups (NI) Order 2007
Canvassing will disqualify
THE EDUCATION AUTHORITY HAS ADOPTED A ‘POLICY ON SMOKING’
LATE OR FAXED APPLICATION FORMS WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED
Please complete and return your application form and Equal Opportunities
Questionnaire by post/hand delivering to the Equal Opportunities Unit,
Education Authority – South Eastern Region, Grahamsbridge Road,
Dundonald, BT16 2HS no later than 2.00 pm on the closing date for
completed applications.
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