Primary Travelling Teacher

Our well established Primary School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative and experienced Primary Travelling Teacher to start September 2021.  

The successful applicant appointed to the Travelling Teacher position will travel to different rural locations in the Falkland Islands, live with families and teach pupils in their homes.  Travelling teachers must be able to work effectively in an autonomous setting and are supported by a dedicated team at the main school base in Stanley.  They must have very good interpersonal skills that will enable them to integrate effectively with the families and pupils they will live and work alongside.
Applicants for the posts will have up-to-date knowledge and experience across the primary range, and particularly within Foundation Stage and Key Stage 1.  

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

We are seeking to recruit a Primary Travelling 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 has at least 3 years' successful teaching experience;
• is experienced across the primary age range;
• can demonstrate a thorough recent knowledge of the 2014 English National Curriculum and the EYFS Statutory Framework;
• 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 but who is also self-motivated and capable of working effectively in an autonomous setting;
• possesses secure IT skills;
• is able to contribute to the development of extra curriculum opportunities;
• has a sense of adventure.

The Package:

• A stimulating and supportive working environment with enthusiastic children who are keen to learn
• Basic salary up to £40,502 per annum
• Eligibility for a 35% gratuity payable upon satisfactory completion of the contract
• Favourable income tax rates
• Airfare for post holder at the beginning and end of contract, as well as return airfare after every subsequent full year of the contract
• Retained accommodation for daily rent

Applicants can apply via this page.

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

Interviews will be held between Monday 22nd February and Friday 26th February 2021 either by video conferencing 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:  http://www.fig.gov.fk/ijs/

For more information please contact the Recruitment Officer, Human Resources Department, Cable Cottage, Stanley, Falkland Islands, FIQQ 1ZZ via E-mail: recruitment@sec.gov.fk  or by Telephoning: + 500 27420 identifying the post you are interested in.

The closing date for this position is Friday 5th February 2021.