Director of Education
Falkland Islands Government
Falkland Islands
- Expired
- Salary:
- • Basic Starting Salary Range - £75k - £87k per annum, (depending on qualifications and experience) rising to £93,769.
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Apply by:
- 6 January 2022
Job overview
DIRECTOR OF EDUCATION
Set in the South Atlantic Ocean, the Falkland Islands benefits from a great quality of life in a safe environment, good work life balance, a strong sense of community, unique wildlife and the close proximity of South America.
The Role
Education in the Falkland Islands is unique. We have a small population but big ambitions. The Education Directorate operates in a climate of continuous improvement to ensure that all children reach their fullest potential, that all school leavers have the ability to follow their dreams and that the wider population embrace lifelong learning in all its forms.
This is an amazing opportunity to lead the development and operational delivery of all aspects of Education across the Falkland Islands and play a key role in the wider strategic leadership of the Falkland Islands Government.
The Person
We are looking for someone with an excellent track record in providing effective strategic development, dynamic leadership, strong management and in driving continuous improvement whilst supporting a positive operating culture that benefits students, lifelong learners, staff and the wider community alike.
You should have strong interpersonal skills, the capacity to motivate and inspire high performing teams and an ability to successfully manage the demands and needs of a wide range of stakeholders from Elected Members to parents, teachers and other key stakeholders.
We are also seeking someone who will be closely aligned with our core values and ethos and who possesses a genuine understanding and appreciation of the benefits and challenges of delivering education in an environment such as the Falkland Islands.
In summary if you are a problem solver with creativity, persistence and determination who would welcome the challenges and opportunities that we have to offer, we would like to hear from you.
The Package
• Fixed Term Contract of up to 4 years.
• Basic Starting Salary Range - £75k - £87k per annum, (depending on qualifications and experience) rising to £93,769.
• Eligibility for a taxable 25% Gratuity based on basic salary earned, paid upon successful completion of the contract.
• 41 days paid annual leave (inclusive of 11 government and public holidays).
• Relocation Allowance, to help with moving costs.
• Flights Package for you and your dependents who accompany you to post.
• Government Housing for rent and a starter pack to help you settle in.
Please note, successful applicants with Falkland Islands Status/PRP will be employed on local terms and conditions.
How to Apply
For more information and to apply online to join our team in a unique and breath-taking location, with penguins, dolphins and the wilderness just next door to your office, please visit our new recruitment website: www.jobs.gov.fk.
Applications close at 12.00 noon UK time on 6 January 2022.
If you have any questions about working for the Falkland Islands Government or would like further information about applying, you can find contact details at the above link.
Attached documents
About Falkland Islands Government
The Falkland Islands Community School is a fully inclusive comprehensive school which caters for boys and girls of all abilities between the ages of 11 and 16 as well as providing a resource for the community as a whole. In addition to general classrooms there are two Science Laboratories, a Music Room with three practice rooms and specially designed and equipped rooms for Art, Information Communication Technology, Design Technology, Food Technology and Textiles.
The Community School incorporates the Community Library and exists alongside the Leisure Centre, which is managed separately. The Leisure Centre includes a 25 metre Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, a Squash court and a Cardio-Vascular suite as well as outdoor facilities for football and athletics. The library is well stocked with books divided equally between fiction and non-fiction as well as a varied selection of videos and CD ROMs.
Years 7 to 9
Students transfer from IJS/Camp to the Community School at the start of the academic year in September. On entering the school, students are placed in two mixed ability groups. Setting in English and Mathematics is organised at a later date. Group numbers are smaller than in the UK but currently the largest class size is 21.
The curriculum followed is broadly similar to the National Curriculum studied by pupils in England but the content of the Programmes of Study has been adapted, where appropriate, to take account of the unique opportunities presented by the history and environment of the Falkland Islands. Spanish is taken by all Key Stage 3 pupils.
Years 10 and 11
A full range of curriculum subjects is offered as GCSE examination choices for pupils in Key Stage 4. Core subjects are: English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, PE, PSHE and PDC (Personal Development Curriculum). The remaining subjects offered are preferences, but the curriculum has been broadened to include some vocation GCSEs such as Catering, Health and Social Care and PE Studies.
All students continue to benefit from PSHE courses which include a Falkland Islands citizenship dimension. The community services such as the police, social services and health services input at appropriate times during the course.
Candidates are entered for GCSE examinations set by the examination board deemed best suited by subject leaders: University of Cambridge International Examinations, EDEXCEL , AQA and OCR and WJEC.
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