CAYMAN PREP & HIGH SCHOOL

Owned and operated by the United Church in Jamaica and the Cayman Islands

Cayman Prep and High School is a private, co-educational Christian school with over 1,000 students ranging from Kindergarten to Year 13 and offers a British-based international curriculum leading to IGCSE and A-level qualifications. The school is renowned for providing a stimulating learning environment in which our students become critical, creative thinkers, responsible citizens, and lifelong learners. This is evident in our consistent record of outstanding academic achievements, pastoral care, and wide range of extra-curricular activities.

We are looking for enthusiastic, positive, and forward-thinking individuals to join our supportive, collaborative community. We are focused on child-centered excellent education and learning for all and invite your application to be a part our high-performing team at the Primary School site in August 2024 for the following position:

Teacher – Modern Foreign Languages/with Subject Leader responsibilities  KS 2                  (Job Ref# A117-23-24)

The successful applicant will be responsible for teaching the scope and sequence of the Key Stage 2 curriculum for French and Spanish. The candidate will also have Subject Lead responsibilities for the Primary Modern and Foreign Languages Provision which will involve leading and developing a strong and effective subject curriculum across all Key Stages and for development of the robust planning, learning, teaching, and assessment. and for development of the curriculum, planning, learning, and teaching and assessment.  The successful candidate must have a Bachelor’s degree in Spanish and French, together with an internationally recognised teaching certificate, such as a PGCE, a Bachelor of Education or H.Dip.Ed and a minimum of three years current experience teaching a British-based curriculum. Additionally, the successful candidate must have a minimum of one year leading a Modern Foreign Languages department.

In addition to the responsibilities listed above the duties will include, but will not be limited to:

•        Teaching the prescribed curriculum to assigned students, according to individual educational needs.

•        Preparing long, medium, and short-term plans for all subjects taught, in collaboration with parallel class teachers, subject heads and learning support staff.

•        Providing differentiated learning opportunities in order to support, meet and challenge the needs of all learners.

•        Assessing students’ work promptly, in accordance with school policies.

•        Maintaining accurate records of students’ progress and attainment, using assessment data to inform instruction.

•        Building and maintain positive relationships with all members of the school community.

•        Creating and maintain a stimulating and supportive learning environment.

•        Participating in a wide range of extra-curricular activities.

In addition, the qualifications, experience and skills required are:

• Up to date knowledge and experience of teaching the revised English National Curriculum 2014 is essential.
• Outstanding classroom practitioner, passionate about facilitating student learning skills with creative and innovative ideas.
• Experience and skills in providing differentiated learning opportunities in order to support, meet and challenge the needs of all learners is essential.
• Fully proficient in using Management Information Systems (SIMS) and Microsoft Office products, especially MS Word and Excel.
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Must be organised, ensuring all record keeping is up to date.
• Prior experience in a multicultural international school environment is an advantage.
• Candidates will be expected to fully adhere to and support the Christian ethos of the school.

Salary range for the position listed above is CI$53,700.00 – CI$70,500.00 per annum commensurate with experience based on the school’s point salary scale. Benefits include:

•        Generous medical insurance plan – medical premium cost paid for employee at 100%

•        Contribution to a pension plan

•        Exceptional monetary relocation allowance on arrival

•        Return Airfare on initial relocation

•        Annual travel allowance

•        Discounted school fees: first child 100% and 50% for up to 2 additional dependent children

•        Tax free salary

•        Generous school holidays

•        Continued Professional Development Opportunities throughout the School Year

Cayman Prep and High School is fully committed to safeguarding the welfare of our children and young people and expect the same commitment from all our employees. All successful candidates will be subject to enhanced pre-employment clearance including identity checks, criminal background checks, qualification checks and employment checks to include an exploration of any gaps in employment and three satisfactory employment references.

Further information about the school can be viewed on the school website: www.cayprep.edu.ky. APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE CONSIDERED IF SUBMITTED ON THE RELEVANT SCHOOL APPLICATION FORM (available on the website) and forwarded along with a covering letter and CV to:

Sacha Strand, Primary School Principal

Cayman Prep and High School

PO Box 10013

Grand Cayman KY1-1001

Email: ps-recruitment@cayprep.edu.ky

Deadline for receipt of applications: Thursday, May 9th, 2024

Only Shortlisted candidates will be contacted.