Head of Key Stage 4

We are seeking to appoint a dynamic and talented Head of Key Stage 4 to commence teaching in September 2019. The successful candidate will work alongside the Head of Key Stage 3 to oversee the management of the Secondary section of the school. The Head of Key Stage 4 role will have responsibility for pupil progress and monitoring through the Secondary section as well as overseeing internal assessment and reporting. The role also has ultimate responsibility for the planning and delivery of the IGCSE courses taught in Years 10 and 11. As a small school, the successful candidate will be expected to maintain a significant amount of contact time with students in addition to their management role.

The Vijay International School, Praslin is a not-for-profit school owned by an association of parents who have their children enrolled at the school. The school offers educational programmes to children aged 3 years to 18 years, with Year 11 students taking IGCSE and Year 12 and 13 taking A-Level examinations with CIE (Cambridge International Examinations). We are a fully accredited CIE centre. The school is celebrating it's 10th year, having grown from 47 children to 245 during that decade with an improving local and national reputation for developing the whole child whilst maintaining excellent examination results. 

We believe in challenging students to achieve their absolute best. We aim to give them a good grounding in literacy and numeracy whilst not forgetting that the other subjects in the curriculum are essential to effective progress and development. Students in Years 1 - 6  follow the National Curriculum for England and Wales with Early Childhood following the Early Years Framework. Year groups 7 - 9 follow the Cambridge International Curriculum which paves the way for the IGCSE and then A-Level years. 

We pride ourselves on personalising our delivery and making sure that all students are happy and have their individual needs met. We have a strong Special Educational Needs department which identifies, assesses and responds to a student's individual requirements. For a small school we pride ourselves on the provision of extra curricular activities, annually holding multiple drama productions and competing nationally in various sports.

Praslin is a small island with a population of just over 7000 people. We feel that it is essential that our students acquire a global perspective and are aware of the different lifestyles and circumstances which exist in other countries.

We invite applications from candidates who hold a degree in Education or another degree and a post-graduate teacher qualification, or who have gained QTS through an alternative route whilst maintaining a specialism in within Secondary Education. Previous management responsibility is preferred but not essential. A minimum of 4 years teaching experience is required and experience of the UK curriculum is essential. Previous international experience would again be an advantage as would prior working knowledge of IGCSEs but neither is essential. Candidates should have a proven track record of delivering high quality teaching and learning to students across the ability range. Previous experience with EAL students would be beneficial. The right candidate will be able to deliver an engaging curriculum, create a secure and stimulating learning environment and motivate children and staff to succeed. 

We offer:

• The opportunity to join our outstanding team of international teachers
• Enthusiastic and hard working students
• Supportive parents
• A  hard-working and supportive Board of Governors, elected from and by the  parent body
• An initial 2 year contract, renewable by mutual consent thereafter for 1 or 2 years
• Good quality private sector housing 
• Medical cover 
• Outward flight at the start of the contract and return flight at the end
• In addition to his/her flight allocation, a teacher is allowed 50kgs of  personal effects and 50kgs of professional materials.

Further information about living and working on Praslin and specific details about the role can be requested by emailing recruitment@visp-sey.com

The deadline for applications is Friday 30th November.