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English Teacher

Falkland Islands Community School (FICS)

Falkland Islands

  • Expired
Salary:
Basic starting salary up to £38,740 per annum
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Start date:
September 2019
Apply by:
6 February 2019

Job overview

Our well established and fully inclusive Secondary School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative and experienced English Teacher to start in September 2019. The successful applicant will join a well-equipped and resourced department with a supportive staff team, small class sizes and students who are keen to learn. This is a unique opportunity to live overseas whilst working within an English school system.

We are seeking to recruit an English Teacher who:

  • is a graduate teacher with Qualified Teacher Status, (recognisable in UK) who has completed the statutory induction year as an NQT and has 2 or more years’ post NQT experience teaching English at a ‘good’ or better standard;
  • is focussed on teaching and learning, helping students achieve high levels of progress in a positive and effective learning environment;
  • is able to efficiently manage support staff (technicians, LSA etc) to ensure the smooth running of the department and students receive the support they require.

The Package:

  • A stimulating and supportive working environment with a small but dedicated team
  • Basic starting salary up to £38,740 per annum
  • Eligibility for a 25% gratuity payable upon satisfactory completion of the contract
  • Favourable income tax rates
  • Airfares for the post holder and recognised dependants at the beginning and end of contract, and additional annual return flights contingent on the duration of the contract
  • A relocation grant
  • Accommodation to rent
  • Free education locally for dependent children to GCSE level
  • A TLR may be available to candidates who demonstrate the ability take on extra cross curriculum responsibilities
  • A unique and beautiful environment to live and work

Applicants can download the job description and further information from this page.

Initial long listing interviews will be held via Skype during February 2019 and final interviews will take place in early March 2019 in London.

School Website:  https://falklandics.schoolzineplus.com

For more information please contact the Recruitment Officer, Human Resources Department, Cable Cottage, Stanley, Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ  via E-mail: recruitment@sec.gov.fk  or by Telephoning: + 500 27421, identifying the post you are interested in.

Completed application forms should be returned to the Recruitment Officer using the above contacts details at Cable Cottage, Stanley, no later than noon on Wednesday 6th February 2019.

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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