Primary Teacher – ID 65235 – Central Education

We are looking for a motivated and driven primary school teacher, who is passionate about promoting a love of learning, display intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset, and has a genuine interest in high quality learning outcomes. Someone who is keen to provide every learner with the opportunity to achieve their full potential. 


Key to this role is not only the ability to work within a tight-knit team but also to embrace a role where you will be integral in shaping and implementing the Guernsey curriculum to ensure high quality of learning experiences.

Successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted by States of Guernsey primary school head teachers. Please include in your application any preference you may have to work in either a mainstream or one of our Catholic faith schools.

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. 

For further information regarding living in Guernsey please click on the link below:


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: Lindsey Macdonald, Education Development Officer on tel. 07839165751 or email: Lindsey.Macdonald@gov.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: 06 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.