Teacher of Biology
Guernsey Grammar School and Sixth Form Centre
Guernsey
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (£29,247 - £41,996/£44,353 - £47,175)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st January 2018
- Apply by:
- 1 October 2017
Job overview
About you
We are looking for an enthusiastic, dynamic and well-qualified specialist graduate teacher who can teach Biology to Key Stage 4/5 and General Science to Key Stage 3. The ability to teach IB would be an advantage. In addition, we will look to you to make a full contribution to the ethos, identity and life of the School and to the Guernsey Federation of Secondary Schools.
You will be able to excite and challenge students to make rapid progress and will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning. We are looking for someone who is passionate about raising students’ individual achievements with exciting ideas to build on existing good practice.
About the Education Service
The three island 11-16 High Schools, the Guernsey Grammar School & Sixth Form Centre (11-18), and St Anne’s School in Alderney are embarking on a federated model of partnership working led by the Director of Education.
The drivers in secondary phase education for this visionary change are: Quality of educational experience and outcomes, equality of opportunity and access, and efficient and effective use of resources.
Employed by the States of Guernsey and based at The Guernsey Grammar School and Sixth Form Centre, you will be required to maximise opportunities for collaborative working, teaching and learning across Key Stages and shared professional development across schools. There is an expectation that they will engage in cross-school initiatives which may require working on more than one site to meet the needs of the States of Guernsey.
Benefits
Guernsey is a remarkable place in which to be a teacher. You will join a department with excellent facilities where teachers operate out of their own well-equipped laboratories, and also have access to a department office and large prep room. ICT is also well provided for with students having access to Chromebooks/laptops and extensive data logging equipment, whilst teachers receive excellent technical and IT support from our technicians.
This post carries an eight-year employment permit. If appointed, you can expect to:
- Work in a collegiate school which has high expectations and follows an innovative Bailiwick curriculum based on the English National Curriculum and which has favourable PTRs;
- Be part of a leading development of ICT in education and be allocated a personal laptop;
- Receive a generous relocation package to the island, including rent allowance; and
- Enjoy the benefits of more generous tax allowances on an island with no VAT.
How to contact us
For further information about the post, please contact John Falla, Business Manager on 01481 256571 or email: john.falla@grammar.sch.gg
Applications can be made via: https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=24922&company=C0001230059P&username=
Our Recruitment team can be contacted on 01481 747394 and if you would like to register information about future teaching vacancies, please visit www.gov.gg/careers
Closing date: 2nd October 2017.
Interview date: w/c 16th October 2017.
About Guernsey Grammar School and Sixth Form Centre
- Guernsey Grammar School and Sixth Form Centre
- Les Varendes, St. Andrews
- GY6 8TD
- Guernsey
Guernsey Grammar School and Sixth Form Centre is a mixed, selective, international secondary school with sixth form in Guernsey, serving students from the age of 11-18. The sixth form at the school is non-selective. The secondary school, located in St. Andrews has approximately 442 students on record.
Guernsey Grammar School opened in 1985. Students follow the International Baccalaureate Diploma Programmes.
Headteacher
Liz Coffey
Values and vision
Guernsey Grammar School wants all students to achieve their full potential in a welcoming, caring and stimulating learning environment. Students are taught from a broad and balanced curriculum, with dedicated teachers helping them discover their unique skills and talents. Small class sizes ensure that pupils and staff benefit from close relationships. The school promotes the qualities of loyalty, pride, spirit, belonging and caring and is committed to nurturing students as individuals who have the confidence to be themselves. It is also vital to the school that students are prepared for the responsibilities of adulthood, and are encouraged to make positive contributions to the community as committed and valued members of the local, wider and global society. The school wants all children to appreciate cultural diversity and value everyone as equals, regardless of their differences. Guernsey Grammar School offers a wide range of clubs and extra-curricular activities for students to get involved in outside of the classroom and gain additional experiences, while at the same time enhancing their CV for the next stage of their education. These include the Duke of Edinburgh Award, community projects, school trips and drama, sports, art and music clubs.
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