Primary School Teacher (Special Educational Needs)

We are looking for well-qualified and enthusiastic primary school teachers to join our Special Educational Needs primary school. You will be required to teach throughout the age range of the school and will need to demonstrate a commitment to high standards of teaching and learning and will be expected to make a full contribution to the life of the School.

This is an excellent opportunity to work as part of a valued team. Our Special Educational Needs primary school is for pupils aged 3-11 years who have a wide range of learning difficulties and additional special educational needs.

The School is organised in three Departments:

• Early Years (from Nursery to Year 2);
• Lower Key Stage 2 (Years 3 and 4) and
• Upper Key Stage 2 (Years 5 and 6).



As well as experienced teachers, we would also welcome applications from NQTs but at this stage are requesting that for NQTs applicants, only local students apply.


You would join our Education Service with effect from 1st September 2020 and begin a role that offers a challenging and rewarding career while enjoying a healthy, work-life balance and outdoor pursuits in abundance. 

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Guide to Living in Guernsey


 

We also offer a generous relocation package to the island including rent allowance, please click on the link below for further information:


Relocation Directive 

Please see our population management page for further details: 

Population Management 

Please find  the attached documents to view full job descriptions for these roles.

Contact: Paula Sullivan on tel. 01481 268300 or email: headteacher@lerondin.sch.gg or also Sue De La Mare, HR Advisor on tel. 01481 733011 or email: Sue.Delamare@gov.gg

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

Closing Date: 6 February 2020

Shortlisting Date: 11 February 2020

Interview Dates: To be confirmed

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.

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.