Primary Class Teacher – Key Stage 2

Our well-established Primary School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative and experienced Primary Teacher to start in September 2022.  Applicants for the post will have up-to-date knowledge and be experienced practitioners.  The successful applicant will join a dedicated and dynamic team and will work in our 320 pupil school, situated in the capital, Stanley. Our students are at the centre of all that we do as a school.

Applicants for the posts will have up-to-date knowledge and experience across Key Stage Two.

This is a unique opportunity to live overseas whilst working within an English school system.

We are seeking to recruit a Primary Teacher who:

• is focused on helping children achieve high levels of progress in a happy and effective learning environment

• is a graduate with qualified teacher status (primary) who has completed their induction and preferably has at least 3 years' successful teaching experience

• is experienced in the Key Stage Two age range

• can demonstrate a thorough recent knowledge of the 2014 English National Curriculum

• is committed to differentiation and SEND inclusive practice 

• can effectively monitor, assess, record and report on pupils’ progress 

• can work within and contribute to coaching and mentoring environment

• has good interpersonal skills and works well in teams

• possesses secure IT skills and has good IWB knowledge

• is able to contribute to the development of extra curriculum opportunities

• has a sense of adventure

We will provide:

• A stimulating and supportive working environment with enthusiastic children who are keen to learn

• basic salary up to £40,502

• Eligibility for a 25% gratuity payable upon satisfactory completion of the contract

• Favourable income tax rates

• Airfare for post holder and dependants at the beginning and end of contract, as well as return airfares after every full year of the contract

• a relocation grant

• accommodation to rent

• free education locally for dependent children to GCSE level and possible allowance for overseas studies thereafter

• fixed term contract of either 2, 3 or 4 years

• detailed information about life in the Falkland Islands

Applicants can download an application form and apply via this page.

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

Interviews will be held in the week beginning Monday 14th February 2022 either by video conference or by telephone.  More details about an interview task and opportunity to share video clips of teaching practice will be provided to shortlisted teachers.

School Website:  https://www.primary.ac.fk/  

Our recruitment video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7nHrEOqkbE  

For more information please contact the Recruitment Officer, Human Resources Department, Cable Cottage, Stanley, Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ                                     E-mail: medwards@sec.gov.fk Tel: 00 500 27420 or Fax: 00 500 27212 stating the post you are interested in.  

The closing date for this position is Friday 28th January 2022.