Assistant Headteacher

This is an excellent opportunity for a committed and outstanding classroom practitioner to join our Leadership team and enjoy an exceptional future on the beautiful island of Guernsey.

About Amherst Primary

Amherst Primary School is a 3 form entry school of 435 pupils serving St Peter Port North. Our school is a caring, inclusive community based on friendship, respect and trust. We encourage our children to follow NED (Never give up, Encourage others, Do your best) in all aspects of their school life. Children are encouraged to value themselves and the uniqueness of others.

About you

As a committed and outstanding classroom practitioner with proven leadership experience at a senior level, you will be an ambitious leader who will support the Headteacher’s overall leadership. You will have high expectations, excellent leadership and management skills and the ability to raise standards of achievement - making a significant difference to the lives of the children. 

You will be driven to deliver the highest standards of teaching and learning for the children of Amherst and will demonstrate empathy, compassion and a clear understanding of the needs of the community we serve. Furthermore, you will be driven to deliver our mission statement of Every child, every chance, every day, whilst enabling all children to become successful learners, confident individuals, responsible citizens and effective contributors.

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 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 Tracey Moore, Headteacher on 01481 720989 or email: headteacher@amherst.sch.gg

Applications can be made via: 

https://career5.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=59530&company=C0001230059P&username=

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: 6th April 2018.

Interview date: w/c 7th May 2018.