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Design and Technology Teacher to start in August 2023

Design and Technology Teacher to start in August 2023

Falkland Islands Community School (FICS)

Falkland Islands

Salary:
£41,636 (5+ years experience), plus 25% gratuity, plus airfares
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Start date:
August 2023
Apply by:
8 April 2023

Job overview

Please call Penny Kontopyrghou Senior Business Director on 07595 968 600 when you apply or if you have any questions about the school or the location or email penny.kontopyrghou@hays.com

The Falkland Islands Community School is a comprehensive school that provides secondary level education for all students (220) aged 11-16 in the Falkland Islands. It is our aim that all students are supported to reach their potential and leave as happy, curious and well-rounded individuals with the knowledge, skills and qualifications they need for the next stage in their lives. Our students are at the centre of all that we do as a school.

Our school is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative and experienced Teacher of Design and Technology, to start in in August 2023. The successful applicant will join a well-resourced school with a supportive staff team, small class sizes and students who are keen to learn. The Design and Technology department is well equipped and resourced, to ensure all learners have opportunities to reach their full potential.

The improvement in standards at the school is on an upward trajectory. There is a strong focus on developing staff, with much CPD focused on teaching and learning, alongside clear rationales for the curriculum and reporting. The KS3 curriculum has been reviewed and developed. The school has achieved a positive Progress 8 score for the last three years.

We are seeking to recruit a Teacher of Design and Technology who:

• is a graduate teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (recognisable in UK) who has completed their ECF induction and has 1 or more years post ECF successful experience teaching Design & Technology at a good or better standard, including GCSE.

• is focused on teaching and learning, helping students achieve high levels of progress in a positive and effective learning environment.

• can work effectively with colleagues in the Primary section to ensure smooth transition of students.

• is able to efficiently manage resources and support staff to ensure students receive the support they require.

• is able to contribute to the development of PSHE, pastoral life and extra curriculum opportunities.

The Package:

• A stimulating and supportive working environment with enthusiastic children who are keen to learn

• Salary up to £41,636 for teacher with 5+ years' experience

• Eligibility for a 25% gratuity payable upon satisfactory completion of the contract

• Favourable income tax rates

• Airfare for post holder and dependants at the beginning and end of contract, as well as return airfares after every full year of the contract

• Smaller class sizes and less contact time than UK schools

• Relocation grant

• affordable utilities and accommodation to rent

• free general medical care and prescriptions

• free education locally for dependant children to GCSE level and possible allowance for overseas studies thereafter

• fixed term contract of either 2, 3 or 4 years

• detailed information about life in the Falkland Islands

• a unique and beautiful environment to live and work

School Website: https://www.secondary.ac.fk/

Applicants can download a job description and an application form and apply via this page.

Interviews will be held via video conference. More details about an interview task, a pupil panel and an opportunity to share video clips of teaching practice will be provided to shortlisted teachers.

For more information please call Penny Kontopyrghou Senior Business Director on 07595 968 please email your CV and a supporting statement to penny.kontopyrghou@hays.com

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

The closing date for this position will be Friday 7th April 2023.

Attached documents

About Falkland Islands Community School (FICS)

The Falkland Islands are a unique and dramatically beautiful environment set in the South Atlantic Ocean. Great value is placed on education by Government, parents, students and the community as a whole.  Primary and secondary education follows the English National Curriculum, from Early Years Foundation Stage to the end of Key Stage 4 (including SATs and GCSEs).  The curriculum is enhanced to take advantage of the locality.

Unique wildlife, negligible pollution, low crime rates, the absence of traffic jams, a varied social calendar and the close proximity of South America and Antarctica characterise this community.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care.  All applicants must agree to Disclosure and Barring Service check being completed.

School contact:

e-mail: secretary@secondary.ac.fk
Website: https://www.secondary.ac.fk/ 


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