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Early Years and Foundation Stage Leader

Early Years and Foundation Stage Leader

States of Guernsey

Guernsey, Channel Islands

  • Expired
Salary:
Main Pay Scale/Upper Pay Scale- £30,249 - £43,435 / £45,872 - £48,791 per annum, plus management allowance level 3 - £8,665 per annum.
Job type:
Full Time, Permanent
Apply by:
25 January 2020

Job overview

St Martin's Primary School  is looking to appoint with effect from 1st September 2020, a dynamic and experienced   leader to take responsibility for the work of the Foundation Stage team and to make a full contribution to the ethos, identity and life of the school.

This is an excellent opportunity join our senior leadership team and work in a successful 3 form entry school that sits at the heart of our local community.

The Early Years  Team Leader will play a key strategic role in the continued success of the school. This will be achieved through the use of highly effective leadership, management and organisational skills, in collaboration with all staff members as well as close working relationship with  pre-schools and the Key Stage 1 team.

Please click here to view a full job description for this role.

Further details on the transformation of secondary and post 16 education in Guernsey can be found here.

Please click on the links below to find out more about living and working in Guernsey.

Living and Working in Guernsey 

Getting to Know Guernsey 

Relocation Directive 2018 

Employment Permit Information 

Contact: Catherine Mason – Headteacher on tel. 01481 756060  or email headteacher@stmartins.sch.gg

We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact named above before applying for this role.

Closing Date: 24 February 2020

Candidates should upload supporting information to demonstrate how they meet the key criteria for the role.  This should be in addition to any CV supplied and should have clear examples of how each is met.  The key criteria can be found within the job description which is available by clicking the job description link above. The information provided by candidates will be used by the shortlisting panel when selecting candidates for interview.

Note - Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to interview.

Appointment to this role will be subject to the following pre-employment checks which will be completed following an offer of employment:

  • Satisfactory references which must include one from the candidate's current line manager
  • Occupational Health Clearance
  • Satisfactory, Enhanced, Disclosure and Barring Service Check with Barred Listing Check.  Convictions likely to be considered relevant to this post include crimes involving, but not limited to, theft violence, dishonesty, fraud, vulnerable individuals and children
  • Confirmation of required qualifications / registrations
  • Possession of a valid Employment Permit

Should the successful applicant not meet the requirements sufficiently he/she may be appointed at a lower grade than stated. The successful applicant would then have the opportunity to progress to the grade advertised once the necessary skills and knowledge have been developed and they have demonstrated the ability to undertake the duties at the higher level.

About States of Guernsey

+44 481 733000

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The Bailiwick of Guernsey is made up of four islands: Guernsey, Herm, Sark and Alderney.

Education in Guernsey comprises of 11 primary schools, four secondary schools, and three special schools which offer education to the Island’s young people who require additional support.

There is a primary and secondary school in Alderney (St Anne’s) and a primary school in Herm, which currently has 10 pupils. There is also a primary and secondary school in Sark, but the States of Guernsey does not have responsibility for this. In addition there are three private schools in Guernsey - Elizabeth College, Ladies College and Blanchelande College - which offer both primary and secondary education.

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Applications closed