English Teacher

Cayman Prep and High School is a private, co-educational Christian school with over 970 students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 13 and offers a British-based international curriculum leading to IGCSE / GCSE and A-level qualifications. The school is renowned for providing a stimulating learning environment in which our students become critical, creative thinkers, responsible citizens and lifelong learners. This is evident in our consistent record of outstanding academic achievements, pastoral care and wide range of extra-curricular activities.

The High School invites applications from fully qualified, enthusiastic and experienced candidates to join our high-performing team in late August 2020 for the following position:

TEACHER - ENGLISH

The successful candidate must have a degree in English Literature, an internationally recognised teaching qualification, such as a PGCE, a Bachelor of Education or H.Dip.Ed in English and a minimum of two to three years’ current experience teaching English and English Literature at Key Stages 3, 4 (GCSE) and 5 (A-Level).

In addition to the requirements for the position listed above, the successful candidate:

• Must be an excellent classroom practitioner with creative and innovative ideas, committed to achieving high academic standards and passionate about creating a stimulating and student-centred learning environment;
• Must have recent experience and up to date knowledge of the British National Curriculum especially regarding the CIE/WJEC syllabus to A-level. and have a proven record of high achievement/value added results;
• Must have excellent communication skills, both oral and written, and can differentiate learning to meet the learning needs of each student;
• Must have the ability to work collaboratively, while managing multiple priorities, setting and meeting appropriate targets, be solution driven and be a positive force of good at the school;
• Must have experience with SIMS and other ICT software;
• Must be willing to drive and support a wide range of school-related activities;
• Will be expected to fully adhere to and support the Christian ethos of the school.

Prior experience teaching in a multicultural international school environment is an advantage.
 
Salary range for this position is: CI$41,000 – CI$56,000 per annum (Tax Free) commensurate with experience based on the School’s point salary scale. Other benefits include medical insurance and contribution to a pension plan and relocation allowance, including airfare.

Further information about the school can be viewed on the school website www.cayprep.edu.ky. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF SUBMITTED ON THE RELEVANT APPLICATION FORM (available on the school website) and forwarded along with a covering letter and CV to:

   Mr. Karl Murphy, High School Principal
   P.O. Box 10013
   Grand Cayman KY1-1001
   Cayman Islands
   hs-recruitment@cayprep.edu.ky 
 

Deadline for receipt of applications:   Thursday, January 16th, 2020

Cayman Prep and High School is totally committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and expects the same commitment from all our employees. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and three satisfactory employment checks.