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  Teacher of French  

  Education Authority

  [fulltime] - Belfast

  Posted: 15/09/2025

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  JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Teacher - Post-PrimaryREPORTS TO: PrincipalP... Read More

  JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Teacher - Post-PrimaryREPORTS TO: PrincipalPROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHERTEACHERS’ (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987Schedule 3Regulation 51) Exercise of general professional dutiesA teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require:- (a) if he/she is employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school;(b) 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 schoolin which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher.2) Exercise of particular duties(a) 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 principalfrom time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.(b) 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 theprincipal of any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.1. Planning 1.1 Planning and preparing courses and lessons; 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 andelsewhere; 1.3 Assessing, recording and reporting on the development, progress and attainment of pupils. 2. 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 moreexpert 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. 3. Assessment/Reporting 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 mightbe 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; 4.2a) 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 areauthorised 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. 6. 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. 7.2 a) Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as described above, including the management or supervision of persons providing support for theteachers 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. 8. Number of days/Hours of work 8.1 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 daysshould 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 bespecified 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 schoolin 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 lessonsand 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 23.5hours in any week in a secondary school; d) Unless employed under a separate contract as a mid-day supervisor, a teacher shall not be required to undertake mid-day supervision;e) 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;f) 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;g) 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.9. Staff cover 9.1 Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available provided that: a) 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 nurseryclasses in primary schools a teacher other than a supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover:b) 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 onwhich a teacher, other than a teacher of primary 1 or primary 2 class or of a nursery class in a primary school, is absent or otherwise not available, or from the first day if the factthat 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. Read Less

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  Senior Clerical Officer  

  Education Authority

  [fulltime] - Omagh

  Posted: 15/09/2025

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  JOB PURPOSE To provide administrative, clerical and secretarial suppor... Read More

  JOB PURPOSE To provide administrative, clerical and secretarial support to the Principal, school staff and Board of Governors and assist with the organisation and management of the school office. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Supervision Allocate, control and monitor work of appropriate staff.Identify and provide on the job training to appropriate staff. Note: This is a discretionary element of the job description. The grade may be awarded if supervision is not a component of the post. General Administrative Processes and RecordsProvide administrative, clerical and secretarial support for Principal, school staff and Board of Governors.Develop, maintain and operate manual and/or computerised information systems in connection with pupils, staff, budgets, meals, maintenance, examinations, care, medical services, recruitment, transport, etc.Complete and submit all returns/records as required.Contact with relevant personnel to receive and provide information. Purchasing and Supplies AdministrationOperate/oversee requisitioning procedures, including the ordering, purchasing, receiving, checking, storage and distribution of resources.Stock control of resources.Arrange for the maintenance of equipment in association with other school and board staff. FinanceReceive, receipt and account for all cash.Bank monies and maintain banking records.Communicate with relevant personnel and provide assistance in relation to financial procedures.Reception, Secretarial and SecretariatOperate the telephone/switchboard, receive visitors and provide hospitality as required.Provide word processing/typing, filing, duplication and photocopying word processing in support of administrative processes, including the use of E-mail, intranet and internet facilities, where appropriate.Sort, screen and distribute all mail.Ensure the secure storage of valuable items and confidential documentation.Draft correspondence, obtain and update lists of guests, issue invitations, prepare tickets and programmes as required for school functions.Maintain diaries, arrange appointments, meetings and provide secretarial service for all staff within the school.Communicate on a regular basis with professional staff from outside agencies in order to receive. Provide information e.g. medical personnel, social services agency personnel etc.Keep staff, pupils and parents informed of matters relating to school activities.Service meetings and draft minutes as required.Other dutiesAssist work placement students with practical tasks and assignments within the school officer (where appropriate).Such other duties as may be assigned within the level of the job. It is acknowledged that the contents of this generic job description are not subject to appeal. Read Less

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  Mobile Catering Manager - 3 Posts  

  Education Authority

  [fulltime] - Belfast

  Posted: 12/09/2025

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  JOB PURPOSEThe Catering Manager is responsible for the efficient day-t... Read More

  JOB PURPOSEThe Catering Manager is responsible for the efficient day-to-day management of the kitchen. Leadership and team participation are essential to provide a quality catering service to our children, young people, and staff. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Service Delivery Execute skilled cooking activities and innovation connected to the full range of menu provisions, for example, preparation of menus, portion control, plating presentation, special dietary meals, including the texture modification of food for special diets (IDDSI), theme days/events and function catering where appropriate.  Organise and supervise all aspects of food service, including service points and the transportation of meals, if required.  The role includes the overall management of dining centre kitchens as well as the production kitchen.  Follow EA policies and procedures for safe cooking and food service to meet current standards of food safety legislation.  Ensure you are aware of all allergen and special dietary requirements and that the Allergen Matrix is always up to date.”)  Make sure that food temperatures are recorded and complete records as required. Manage deliveries, ordering, storage, and stock-take to ensure food safety and minimum wastage. Ensure the safe operation of kitchen equipment and report any equipment defects. Report any incident of fire, loss, damage, unfit food, or signs of pest infestation, e.g., mice, etc.   Secure premises as required. Actively promote the catering service through parents, principals, pupils and customers to increase the uptake of meals and including theme days and events. Establish effective communication links with the school on all aspects of service delivery.  Investigate and report local-level customer complaints to the Regional Operations Manager.  Manage internal risk assessments, including the Fire Risk Assessment. Develop a friendly and helpful atmosphere and professionally handle any feedback, including complaints. Other duties assigned by the Regional Operations Manager from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the kitchen. People Management Efficient management of the teams, ensuring we deliver a high-quality service. Supervise and direct employees, including allocating duties and work rotas. Where employed at a transporting kitchen, duties also incorporate the Catering Assistants' work routine and the dining centres' operational issues, including regular visits to dining centres.  Actively participate in implementing all policies relating to staff issues, e.g., disciplinary and grievance, managing attendance, monitoring absence levels, and undertaking Return to Work Interviews. Take part in the interviewing and selection of staff as and if required within your catering unit and support the Investigation Officer in investigations as part of the grievance and disciplinary process where needed. Induct all new staff, including relief staff, as per the Induction Checklist and monitor them throughout their probationary period. Report any issues to your Regional Operations Manager. Carry out all relevant and essential training as detailed by the Regional Operations Manager, including annual refresher training and ensure that all training record cards are maintained.  Ensure effective communication at all levels through regular staff meetings. Manage staff performance, complete appraisals for catering staff, and set appropriate targets.  Financial Monitor the unit's financial performance, maintain costs within pre-budgeted targets, and assist in implementing financial procedures and activities within the catering service. Complete clerical duties, i.e., bookwork, ordering of goods, and accident reporting, associated with the efficient running of the kitchen. Handle cash transactions and ensure that accurate cash handling procedures are followed according to EA financial procedures. Responsible for managing all resources, including food, labour, overheads, and equipment and ensuring that the correct financial procedures are followed.  General Responsibilities All duties will be carried out to comply with the following:(a) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Legislation and Regulations and other legal requirements. (b) Codes of Practice, HACCP (Hazard analysis of critical control points) regulations and all Health, Safety & Hygiene standards to include COSHH and Natasha's Law.  Perform all necessary administration as required. Maintain personal hygiene and appearance, and ensure all staff strictly adhere to the EA uniform code on a daily basis. Attend training sessions as scheduled and team meetings as required, including sessions during school closure periods. Promote and adhere to the values and ethos of the Education Authority and always present an image conducive to promoting good customer relations. Follow guidelines on the Education Authorities staff code of conduct at all times. Read Less

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  Catering Assistant - 5 Posts  

  Education Authority

  [parttime] - Londonderry

  Posted: 12/09/2025

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  JOB PURPOSETo actively participate in the daily operation of the Cater... Read More

  JOB PURPOSETo actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the direction of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor.
  Team participation is essential to provide an efficient hygienic service, to achieve customer satisfaction and to promote sales within the unit.
  MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Basic preparation of food and beverages, including the preparation of vegetables and snacks using appropriate equipment.
  2. Simple cooking, including the reconstitution of prepared food.
  3. Organising and controlling food service points.
  4. Transferring and serving meals and snacks including transported meals.
  5. Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils, parents and principal.
  6. Maintaining regular contact with the central kitchen, if applicable, with regard to all aspects of service delivery.
  7. Preparing the dining area:
  (a) Setting out dining room tables, chairs, benches and serving points as required by the meals service.
  (b) Setting tables, laying out of cutlery, water jugs, etc.
  8. Completing general kitchen and dining room duties including washing up, clearing away equipment including tables, chairs and benches*. 
  9. Cleaning the kitchen/servery, dining room and equipment including floors and walls*.
  10. Recording temperatures for control purposes as required.
  11. Securing premises as required.
  12. Completing duties as delegated in connection with service provision.
  13. Carry out all duties to comply with:
  (a) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements;
  (b) Codes of Practice
  14. Carry out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
  15. Complete all necessary administration.
  16. Carry out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.
  17. Promote and adhere to the Values/ethos of the School. * Note: Where part of the school premises are used for the dual purpose of consumption of food and educational purposes, non catering staff are responsible for the cleaning of the room. Read Less

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  School Crossing Patrol  

  Education Authority

  [parttime] - Londonderry

  Posted: 12/09/2025

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  JOB PURPOSETo undertake duties concerned with the safe passage of scho... Read More

  JOB PURPOSETo undertake duties concerned with the safe passage of school children across roads to and from school, (for example, control and direction of traffic at crossing areas, operation of hazard warning signs, and identification of any roadside hazards). MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Control the behaviour of children at crossing areas. • Comply with the relevant provisions contained in the Education Authority’s official booklet of “Instructions to School Crossing Patrols”. • Carry out all duties to comply with: (a) The Health and Safety at Work (NI) order 1978; (b) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; (c) Codes of Practice. • Carry out all duties out in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job. • Complete all necessary paperwork. • Carry out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee. Read Less

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  Building Supervisor (No Supervision)  

  Education Authority

  [parttime] - Antrim

  Posted: 12/09/2025

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  JOB PURPOSE To provide cleaning and non-cleaning services under the di... Read More

  JOB PURPOSE To provide cleaning and non-cleaning services under the direction of the designated line manager or other authorised person and in accordance with the practices and procedures of the Education Authority. MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Security  Security of the premises (including school meals accommodation) and its contents. Open and close the premises and grounds, except in circumstances where the employing board/designated line manager or other authorised person authorises another person to do so. Ensure that all windows are closed, doors and gates, both internal and external are locked at the end of each day. Safe custody of the keys of the premises, the allocation of keys to cleaning staff (where appropriate) and ensuring that keys used by the cleaning staff are returned at the end of each working day. Operate and monitor security camera system including changing and storing of used tapes where appropriate. Operate fire alarm, burglar alarm and building security systems and report any faults. Attend after-hour break in and vandalism at the premises and ensure that the premises are secure and cleaned at the earliest opportunity when clearance has been given and any unauthorised entry or damage is reported to the designated line manager or other authorised person. During normal working hours report any suspicious activity of persons immediately to the designated line manager or other authorised person to ensure a safe working environment for building users. Report any breach of security to the designated line manager or other authorised person. A breach would include the finding of used needles, or suspicious illegal substance abuse in accordance with the Education Authority’s policy. Apply grit/rock salt in times of snow and frost to ensure pathways and entrances are free from snow and ice. Mechanical and Electrical Services Efficient operation of the boiler/heating system ensuring value for money and energy conservation in accordance with the Education Authority’s policy. Lighting and heating of the premises and the routine maintenance of plant including school meals accommodation where there are common services. Ensure adequate fuel is requisitioned in good time. Monitor and document the usage of fuel, water and electricity. Replace lamps, tubes and plugs to a level of 3.35m using appropriate equipment, except where access from above can be gained. Inspect and report any defects on firefighting equipment to the designated line manager or other authorised person. Chemically dose, clean and maintain water levels of any swimming/hydrotherapy pools. Cleaning Clean the premises except the accommodation used solely for school meals purposes. Plan, organise and control the work of cleaning staff (if appropriate) to ensure that Education Authority standards are met, it being understood that the building supervisor personally undertakes cleaning duties. Plan periodic work in consultation with service users and report plans to the designated line manager or other authorised person. Recommend and implement changes in work procedures in accordance with the designated line manager or other authorised person to improve economy, standards or ease of operation. Monitor suitability and performance of materials and light equipment and advise the designated line manager or other authorised person where these are inappropriate for the task. Ensure that all hard surfaces and paths and ornamental grounds around the property are clean, tidy and free of litter. Ensure that all external surface drains and gullies and kitchen grease-traps within the building complex are free flowing and clean by removing obstructions up to 3.35m. Ensure that bins within the building complex are washed and cleaned (including school meals bins). Empty on a daily basis litter bins within the building complex. Provide an ongoing cleaning service to the entire premises to deal with such things as spillage, flooding, midday toilet cleaning, litter or any cleaning problem associated with weather conditions. Replenish toilet rolls, soaps, paper towels and any other requisites required throughout the working day. Daily inspection of sandpits and removal of sand from fouled areas. Clean and replace contents of sandpits and paddling pools as required by the designated line manager or other authorised person. Clean external signs, light covers, and notices up to 3.35 m. Clean non-electrical fittings on all portable heating and ventilation equipment. Ensure that adequate supplies of materials and light equipment are requisitioned and maintained at appropriate levels within the budget allocated and that equipment is kept in good condition, used and stored correctly. Ensure that all defects in cleaning equipment are reported to the designated line manager or other authorised person. Prepare the premises for after-school activities, clean and prepare the school for its normal use. Direct and clean all internal fixed glass surfaces up to 3.35 metres using the appropriate equipment provided to ensure safe working conditions. Ensure cleaning staff wear personal protective equipment and/or workwear when provided. Ensure that the cleaning standards within the premises meet the board’s standards. (where appropriate) investigate complaints in respect of the cleaning provision, take corrective action and where appropriate advise the designated line manager or other authorised person. Porterage Receipt and transport of stores and materials and other goods including school meals and school milk materials that have been delivered to the building premises and their distribution to and from appropriate points of storage. Despatch laundry, goods and other materials from the building. Where part of the school premises are used dually for the consumption of food and educational purposes the building supervisor will be required to assist with the setting out and removal of tables and chairs and will be responsible for the cleaning of the room (other staff being responsible for the removal of food debris and litter from the tables and the room). To transport all refuse bins to and from their collection point. Prepare rooms for examinations and other purposes. Administration Prepare reports on the cleaning of premises and any defects in the premises externally and internally. Organise as authorised by the designated line manager or other authorised person the employment of outside contractors or workmen using the board’s reporting system and monitor their presence reporting any deviation from their work routine. Complete all paperwork associated with the post and writing reports when required. Maintain records of consumable stocks and inventory of equipment. Ensure that defects in electrical floor equipment are reported immediately to the designated line manager or other authorised person and that a record of equipment repaired is kept and that all equipment is cleaned and stored safely. Ensure that all records in respect of staff attendance, holidays absence are completed, authorized and returned to the board in good time. Handyperson Duties Within the competence of the post-holder. General Conditions All duties must be carried out to comply with: a) The Health and Safety at Work (NI) Order 1978; b) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; c) COSHH Regulations d) Codes of Practice. Training Building supervisors will accept any training to facilitate the undertaking of duties for jobs up to and including their own grade. Building supervisors will accept training for jobs graded at higher levels than their own. Payment will only be made where there is a requirement by the authority for the higher level duties to be carried out. Building supervisors will carry out induction and refresher training of cleaning staff (if appropriate), keeping a record of such training. Elections In the event of a school being used for election purposes the building supervisor will be required to carry out such duties relating to elections as are determined by the joint negotiating committee. Copies of the precise nature of these duties will be issued when required. Other Duties  Falling within the purview of the grade as required. Read Less

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  School Crossing Patrol  

  Education Authority

  [parttime] - Coleraine

  Posted: 12/09/2025

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  JOB PURPOSETo undertake duties concerned with the safe passage of scho... Read More

  JOB PURPOSETo undertake duties concerned with the safe passage of school children across roads to and from school, (for example, control and direction of traffic at crossing areas, operation of hazard warning signs, and identification of any roadside hazards). MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES • Control the behaviour of children at crossing areas. • Comply with the relevant provisions contained in the Education Authority’s official booklet of “Instructions to School Crossing Patrols”. • Carry out all duties to comply with: (a) The Health and Safety at Work (NI) order 1978; (b) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements; (c) Codes of Practice. • Carry out all duties out in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job. • Complete all necessary paperwork. • Carry out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee. Read Less

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  Technician 1 - Science and Home Economics  

  Education Authority

  [fulltime] - Omagh

  Posted: 12/09/2025

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  JOB PURPOSE To provide technical support and assistance to teaching st... Read More

  JOB PURPOSE To provide technical support and assistance to teaching staff in the implementation of the school’s/department's educational programme. Main Duties and Responsibilities Under the direction of the designated line manager the post holder will be responsible for the following in accordance with appropriate regulations: Provision and Maintenance of Facilities and Practical Resources  Prepare, organise and basic construction of resources for teacher demonstrations and practical examinations. Set out equipment and materials for class use and remove same when class is complete. Collect, clean and store equipment and materials in designated storage areas. Ensure items are maintained in a state of 'ready for use'. Dispose of used materials in a safe and approved manner. Ensure that mandatory and/or statutory checks of materials and equipment are carried out by qualified personnel.  Inform designated line manager of materials and equipment found to be in an unsatisfactory/unsafe condition and arrange for repair and disposal of such items. Ensure no unauthorised person has unsupervised access to equipment and materials when not in use. Advise on health and safety issues in relation to the use of equipment. Administration Operation of manual and/or computerised systems in relation to administrative tasks associated with the area of work. Maintain an inventory/records of departmental resources. Assistance in the ordering/purchasing, receiving, checking, storing and distribution of resources. General Support all staff in ensuring the general safety of pupils. Assist with evacuation in emergencies. Undertake photocopying as required. Technical staff may be required to undertake any of the following duties: Handling cash in relation to the purchase of practical materials. Assisting with hospitality at meetings and school functions. Carrying out minor maintenance repairs throughout the school within the competence of the employee. Read Less

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  Teacher - Nursery  

  Education Authority

  [fulltime] - Crumlin

  Posted: 12/09/2025

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  JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Teacher - NurseryREPORTS TO: PrincipalPROFES... Read More

  JOB DESCRIPTIONJOB TITLE: Teacher - NurseryREPORTS TO: PrincipalPROFESSIONAL DUTIES OF A TEACHERTEACHERS’ (TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT) REGULATIONS (NORTHERN IRELAND) 1987Schedule 3Regulation 51) Exercise of general professional dutiesA teacher who is not a principal shall carry out the professional duties of a teacher as circumstances may require:- (a) if he/she is employed as a teacher in a school under the reasonable direction of the principal of that school;(b) 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 schoolin which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher.2) Exercise of particular duties(a) 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 principalfrom time to time, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.(b) 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 principalof any school in which he/she may for the time being be required to work as a teacher, such particular duties as may reasonably be assigned to him/her.1. Planning 1.1 Planning and preparing courses and lessons; 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. 2. 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 expertadvice 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. 3. Assessment/Reporting 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 beregarded 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 areauthorised 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. 6. 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 functionsof the school. 7.2 a) Participating in administrative and organisational tasks related to such duties as described above, including the management or supervision of persons providing supportfor 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. 8. Number of days/Hours of work 8.1 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 daysshould 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 bespecified 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 schoolin 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 lessonsand 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 23.5hours in any week in a secondary school; d) Unless employed under a separate contract as a mid-day supervisor, a teacher shall not be required to undertake mid-day supervision;e) 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;f) 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;g) 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.9. Staff cover 9.1 Supervising and teaching any pupils whose teacher is not available provided that: a) 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 nurseryclasses in primary schools a teacher other than a supply teacher shall not be required to provide such cover:b) 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 whicha teacher, other than a teacher of primary 1 or primary 2 class or of a nursery class in a primary school, is absent or otherwise not available, or from the first day if the fact that the teacherwould be absent or otherwise not available for a period exceeding 2 days was known to and agreed by the employing authority in advance. Read Less

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  Catering Assistant - 5 Posts  

  Education Authority

  [parttime] - Londonderry

  Posted: 12/09/2025

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  JOB PURPOSETo actively participate in the daily operation of the Cater... Read More

  JOB PURPOSETo actively participate in the daily operation of the Catering Unit under the direction of the Senior/Unit Catering Supervisor.
  Team participation is essential to provide an efficient hygienic service, to achieve customer satisfaction and to promote sales within the unit.
  MAIN DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
  1. Basic preparation of food and beverages, including the preparation of vegetables and snacks using appropriate equipment.
  2. Simple cooking, including the reconstitution of prepared food.
  3. Organising and controlling food service points.
  4. Transferring and serving meals and snacks including transported meals.
  5. Assisting with the promotion of meals to pupils, parents and principal.
  6. Maintaining regular contact with the central kitchen, if applicable, with regard to all aspects of service delivery.
  7. Preparing the dining area:
  (a) Setting out dining room tables, chairs, benches and serving points as required by the meals service.
  (b) Setting tables, laying out of cutlery, water jugs, etc.
  8. Completing general kitchen and dining room duties including washing up, clearing away equipment including tables, chairs and benches*. 
  9. Cleaning the kitchen/servery, dining room and equipment including floors and walls*.
  10. Recording temperatures for control purposes as required.
  11. Securing premises as required.
  12. Completing duties as delegated in connection with service provision.
  13. Carry out all duties to comply with:
  (a) Acts of Parliament, Statutory Instruments and Regulations and other legal requirements;
  (b) Codes of Practice
  14. Carry out all duties in the working conditions normally inherent in the particular job.
  15. Complete all necessary administration.
  16. Carry out duties for jobs up to and including those in the same grade, provided such duties are within the competence of the employee.
  17. Promote and adhere to the Values/ethos of the School. * Note: Where part of the school premises are used for the dual purpose of consumption of food and educational purposes, non catering staff are responsible for the cleaning of the room. Read Less

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