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Secondary School IT and Business Studies Teacher

Secondary School IT and Business Studies Teacher

Falkland Islands Community School (FICS)

Falkland Islands

Salary:
Competitive
Job type:
Full Time, Fixed Term
Apply by:
26 January 2018

Job overview

Falkland Islands Government - Education Department

Contract term: 2 years with the option to extend

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

Our well established and fully inclusive Secondary School is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative and experienced IT & Business Studies Teacher to start in September 2018. The successful applicant will join a well-resourced school with a supportive staff team, small class sizes and students who are keen to learn.

We are seeking to recruit a Teacher who:

  • is a graduate secondary teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (recognisable in UK) who has completed the statutory induction year as an NQT and has 2 or more years post NQT experience teaching IT & Business Studies to a good or better standard.
  • is focussed on teaching and learning, helping students achieve high levels of progress in a positive and effective learning environment.

We will provide:

  • enthusiastic students who are keen to learn
  • a stimulating and supportive working environment with a small but dedicated team
  • basic salary of up to £37,980
  • a unique and beautiful environment to live and work
  • favourable income tax rates
  • 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 generous relocation grant
  • accommodation to rent
  • free education locally for dependent children to GCSE level and possible allowance for overseas studies thereafter
  • fixed term contracts of 2 years in the first instance, with options to extend.
  • TLR positions may be available for candidates with suitable experience and ability.
  • Interested teachers can download the job description and further information from this page.

Closing Date Friday 26th January 2018

Interviews will be held between Monday 19th February and Wednesday 28th February 2018 either at the Falkland Islands Government Office in London 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.falklandics.co.uk

If you wish to discuss specific aspects of the role please contact Paul Barton deputy@secondary.ac.fk

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 27420 or Fax: 00 500 27212 stating the post you are interested in.

To apply you must complete the below FIG Application form attached in the downloads and return it by the due date.

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 January 2018.

Attached documents

About Falkland Islands Community School (FICS)

The Falkland Islands are a unique and dramatically beautiful environment set in the South Atlantic Ocean. Great value is placed on education by Government, parents, students and the community as a whole.  Primary and secondary education follows the English National Curriculum, from Early Years Foundation Stage to the end of Key Stage 4 (including SATs and GCSEs).  The curriculum is enhanced to take advantage of the locality.

Unique wildlife, negligible pollution, low crime rates, the absence of traffic jams, a varied social calendar and the close proximity of South America and Antarctica characterise this community.

We are committed to safeguarding the welfare of children and young people in our care.  All applicants must agree to Disclosure and Barring Service check being completed.

School contact:

e-mail: secretary@secondary.ac.fk
Website: https://www.secondary.ac.fk/ 


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