Head of Geography
St Sampson's High School
Guernsey
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS/UPS (£29,247 - £41,996/£44,353 - £47,175) plus Management Allowance level 2 (£5,103)
- Job type:
- Full Time, Permanent
- Start date:
- 1st September 2018
- Apply by:
- 10 June 2018
Job overview
About the role and you
We are seeking an experienced, dynamic and well-qualified specialist graduate teacher with the experience to lead and take responsibility for the work of the Geography Department, whilst teaching throughout Key Stages 3 & 4. Furthermore, we will look to you to make a full contribution to the ethos, identity and life of the school and to the Guernsey Federation of Secondary Schools.
To be successful, you will able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning, excite and challenge young people’s learning and have effective communication and management skills, together with a strong commitment to team work and a proven track record in equipping learners to make excellent progress.
About the Education Service
The three Island 11-16 High Schools, the Guernsey Grammar School & Sixth Form Centre (11-18), and St Anne’s School in Alderney work together in a federated model of partnership led by the Director of Education.
Employed by the States of Guernsey and based at St Sampson’s High School, you will be required to maximise opportunities for collaborative working, teaching and learning across Key Stages and shared professional development across schools. There is an expectation that you will engage in cross-school initiatives which may require working on more than one site to meet the needs of the Education Service.
Benefits
This is an excellent opportunity to work in a highly regarded, thriving and successful department which has two dedicated teachers. Students follow the GCSE AQA specification and last year 84% achieved A-C grades.
This post carries an eight year employment permit. If appointed, you can also expect to:
- Benefit from the stunning scenery and enviable quality of life;
- Work in a well-resourced school with favourable PTRs;
- Be part of a leading development of Geography in education and be allocated a personal laptop;
- Receive a generous relocation package to the island, including rent allowance;
- Earn a competitive salary, above the UK median;
- Participate in a well-resourced public service pension scheme;
- Enjoy the benefits of more generous tax allowances on an island with no VAT.
How to contact us
For further information about the post, please contact Helen Barker, School Administrator on 01481 244411 or email: helen.barker@stsampsonshigh.sch.gg
Applications can be made via our website.
Our Recruitment team can be contacted on 01481 747394 and if you would like to register for information about future teaching vacancies, please visit www.gov.gg/careers
Closing date: Monday, 11th June 2018.
About St Sampson's High School
St Sampson's High School is a co-educational secondary school for students aged 11-16. It is based in Guernsey.
The school is co-located with Le Murier School, a special school for secondary aged pupils. They have a shared Parent Teacher Association and some support staff work between both schools.
Headteacher
Annabel Bolt
Values and vision
St Sampson's High School aims to help motivate students by raising their expectations. Students are often encouraged to work effectively with each other in small group collaborative tasks and to be respectful of each other’s views and contributions. The school aims for students to make a significant contribution to their wider community through, for example, participation in sponsored events to raise school funds, support for local senior citizens’ care homes, raising funds for international disaster relief efforts and through acting as buddies and mentors for their junior peers. Importance is also placed on providing a broad range of activities and experiences planned beyond the classroom which enrich pupils’ learning. This is why the school prides itself on having strong links with local sports clubs in rugby, cricket, athletics and football with competitive school fixtures across a number of sports for both girls and boys at all stages. The school also looks to extend pupils’ experiences beyond the school through off-site visits to other facilities and centres within Guernsey (such as Footes Lane for athletics) and international visits beyond Guernsey (such as to France and Italy).
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