2nd in Mathematics Department

La Mare de Carteret High School is seeking, with effect from 1st September 2016 or January 1st 2017, an experienced, dynamic and well-qualified specialist graduate teacher with the vision to deliver high standards of teaching and learning in Mathematics. You will teach throughout Key Stage 3 and 4 and will assist in implementing the aims of the Department, taking responsibility for specific areas of work as agreed with the Head of Department. Furthermore, you will be expected to make a full contribution to the ethos, identity and life of the School and to the Guernsey Federation of Secondary Schools.

The three island 11-16 High Schools, the Guernsey Grammar School & Sixth Form Centre (11-18), and St Anne’s School in Alderney work in a federated model of partnership working led by the Director of Education.

The drivers in secondary phase education for this collaborative approach are:

• Quality of educational experience and outcomes
• Equality of opportunity and access
• Efficient and effective use of resources

Employed by the States of Guernsey and be based at La Mare de Carteret 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 they will engage in cross-school initiatives which may require working on more than one site to meet the needs of the Education Service.

You will be able to excite and challenge young people and will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning. You are also expected to have excellent communication and management skills, a strong commitment to team work and the ability to maintain productive relationships with staff and young people. 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, and the determination to make a difference to the lives of young people.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in an experienced department of subject specialists and to play a prominent role in middle leadership. The success rate in external examinations has shown upward trend, and the subject is firmly established in the curriculum of the school.

This post carries a 15 year housing licence. If appointed, you can expect to:

• Work in a well-resourced school that 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;
• Enjoy the benefits of more generous tax allowances on an island with no VAT.

Salary will be in accordance with the Main Pay Scale of £28,534 - £40,972 per annum. There is also an Upper Pay Scale of £43,271 - £46,024 per annum for teachers who have successfully gone through the Threshold Assessment, plus the Management Allowance Level 1 of £2,750 per annum.

For further information about the post, please contact Vicky Godley, Headteacher on 01481 256588 or email: vicky.godley@lamarehigh.sch.gg  

For further information about the school, please visit www.lamarehigh.com A Guide for Candidates (Teachers and Lecturers) moving to Guernsey can be found at www.gov.gg/educationjobs  

Applications can be made via:

https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=26824&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: 16th June 2016.
Interview date: 27th June 2016.