Head of IT, Computer Science & Business Studies
St Sampson's High School
Guernsey
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (£29,247 - £41,996/£44,353 - £47,175) plus Management Allowance Level 2 (£5,103)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- Required from 1st January 2019, or earlier by agreement
- Apply by:
- 24 June 2018
Job overview
About you
We are seeking an experienced, well-qualified specialist graduate teacher to lead IT, Computer Science & Business Studies, as well as teach throughout Key Stages 3 & 4. You will be expected to contribute to school improvement and make a full contribution to the ethos, identity and life of the school and to the Guernsey Federation of Secondary Schools.
To be successful, you will possess excellent communication and management skills, a strong commitment to teamwork and the ability to maintain productive relationships. We are looking for someone who is passionate about raising learners' individual achievements and you will have a proven track record in equipping learners to make excellent progress. Above all, you will have the determination to make a difference to the lives of our young people.
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 Federation 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 St Sampson's High School, 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 you 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
This is an excellent opportunity to lead a well-resourced department which has four specialist rooms. All teaching is done by ICT specialists and the department attains good examination results. The entire KS4 cohort take an ICT BTEC qualification, and both Business Studies and Computer Science are run as option subjects in KS4 with a good take up.
This post carries an eight-year employment permit. If appointed, you can expect to:
- Benefit from the stunning scenery and enviable quality of life;
- Work in a well-resourced school with favourable PTRs;
- Be part of a leading development of IT & Computer Science in education and be allocated a personal laptop;
- Receive a generous relocation package to the island, including rent allowance;
- Earn a competitive salary, above the UK median;
- Participate in a well-resourced public service pension scheme;
- 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 Annabel Bolt, Headteacher on 01481 244411 or email: headteacher@stsampsonshigh.sch.gg
Applications can be made by clicking the link below:
Our Recruitment team can be contacted on 01481 747394 and if you would like to register for information about future teaching vacancies, please visit www.gov.gg/careers
Closing date: 25th June 2018.
About St Sampson's High School
St Sampson's High School is a co-educational secondary school for students aged 11-16. It is based in Guernsey.
The school is co-located with Le Murier School, a special school for secondary aged pupils. They have a shared Parent Teacher Association and some support staff work between both schools.
Headteacher
Annabel Bolt
Values and vision
St Sampson's High School aims to help motivate students by raising their expectations. Students are often encouraged to work effectively with each other in small group collaborative tasks and to be respectful of each other’s views and contributions. The school aims for students to make a significant contribution to their wider community through, for example, participation in sponsored events to raise school funds, support for local senior citizens’ care homes, raising funds for international disaster relief efforts and through acting as buddies and mentors for their junior peers. Importance is also placed on providing a broad range of activities and experiences planned beyond the classroom which enrich pupils’ learning. This is why the school prides itself on having strong links with local sports clubs in rugby, cricket, athletics and football with competitive school fixtures across a number of sports for both girls and boys at all stages. The school also looks to extend pupils’ experiences beyond the school through off-site visits to other facilities and centres within Guernsey (such as Footes Lane for athletics) and international visits beyond Guernsey (such as to France and Italy).
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