Primary Settlement School Teacher

Falkland Islands Government - Education Department
Primary Settlement School Teacher

Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: 2 years

A unique opportunity to live and work overseas, within an English school system.

Our well established primary school is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative and experienced Primary Teacher to start in September 2017.  The successful candidate will join a dedicated and dynamic team.  Applicants for the post should have up-to-date knowledge and experience across the primary range from Foundation Stage to Key Stage 2.  The successful candidate will be appointed as sole teacher at one of the school’s four small settlement schools, situated in rural Falkland Islands, working with very small numbers of children in the primary age range.

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
• has experience in more than one key stage in the primary age range
• can demonstrate a thorough recent knowledge of the new English National Curriculum and/or the EYFS Statutory Framework
• is committed to differentiation and SEND inclusive practice
• can effectively monitor, assess, record and report on pupils’ progress
• is self-motivated and can work effectively without direct supervision
• has good interpersonal skills and works well in teams
• possesses secure IT skills and have good IWB knowledge
• is able to contribute to the development of extra curriculum opportunities

We will provide:

• enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• a stimulating and supportive working environment
• detailed information concerning the life in Falkland Islands
• basic salary up to £37,235
• low rates of income tax
• 25% gratuity, payable at the end of the contract
• airfares for the post holder and dependants at the beginning and end of contract, as well as mid-contract return flights
• a relocation grant
• 2 bedroom detached property to rent
• free education locally for dependent children to GCSE level and possible allowance for overseas studies for A Level’s thereafter
• fixed term contracts of 2 years in the first instance

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

Interviews will be held in the week 5th – 9th June 2017 by telephone or internet link.  More details about an interview task and opportunity to share video clips of teaching practice will be provided to shortlisted teachers.

School Website:  http://www.fig.gov.fk/ijs/

For more information please contact the Recruitment Officer, Human Resources Department, Cable Cottage, Stanley, Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ     
E-mail: recruitment@sec.gov.fk Tel: 00 500 27421 or Fax: 00 500 27212 stating 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 Friday 26th May 2017.