Secondary Science Teacher
Falkland Islands Government
Falkland Islands
- Expired
- Salary:
- Competitive
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2020
- Apply by:
- 13 February 2020
Job overview
Falkland Islands Government - Education Department
Secondary School Science Teacher
Job summary
Secondary Science Teacher
Dates: Applications by Thursday 13th February 2020; job begins in September 2020
Salary: Competitive
Location: Falkland Islands Community School, Falkland Islands
Contract type: Full Time
Contract term: 2 to 4 years, with option to renew
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 Science Teacher to start in September 2020. The successful applicant will join a well-resourced school with a supportive staff team, small class sizes and students who are keen to learn. The Science department is well equipped and resourced.
We are seeking to recruit a Science Teacher who:
- is a graduate 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 Science at a good or better standard.
- is focused on teaching and learning, helping students achieve high levels of progress in a positive and effective learning environment.
- is able to efficiently manage support staff (technicians, LSA etc) to ensure the smooth running of the department and students receive the support they require.
We will provide:
- enthusiastic students who are keen to learn
- a stimulating and supportive working environment with a small but dedicated team
- basic salary up to £39,903 plus 25% gratuity for successful completion of contract
- favourable income tax rates
- a unique and beautiful environment to live and work
- airfares for the post holder and dependants at the beginning and end of contract, as well as airfares for return flights after every full year of the contract
- a 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 to 4 years in the first instance
- a TLR may be available to candidates who demonstrate the ability take on extra cross curriculum responsibilities
Applicants can download the job description and further information from this page.
Interviews will be held between Thurs 27 February and Friday 6 March 2020 either at the Falkland Islands Government Office in London or by telephone/Skype. More details about an interview task will be provided to shortlisted applicants.
School Website: https://www.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 or Tel: 00 500 27421.
Completed application forms should be returned to the Recruitment Officer using the above contact details at Cable Cottage, Stanley, no later than noon on Thursday 13th February 2020.
Attached documents
About Falkland Islands Government
The Falkland Islands Community School is a fully inclusive comprehensive school which caters for boys and girls of all abilities between the ages of 11 and 16 as well as providing a resource for the community as a whole. In addition to general classrooms there are two Science Laboratories, a Music Room with three practice rooms and specially designed and equipped rooms for Art, Information Communication Technology, Design Technology, Food Technology and Textiles.
The Community School incorporates the Community Library and exists alongside the Leisure Centre, which is managed separately. The Leisure Centre includes a 25 metre Swimming Pool, Sports Hall, a Squash court and a Cardio-Vascular suite as well as outdoor facilities for football and athletics. The library is well stocked with books divided equally between fiction and non-fiction as well as a varied selection of videos and CD ROMs.
Years 7 to 9
Students transfer from IJS/Camp to the Community School at the start of the academic year in September. On entering the school, students are placed in two mixed ability groups. Setting in English and Mathematics is organised at a later date. Group numbers are smaller than in the UK but currently the largest class size is 21.
The curriculum followed is broadly similar to the National Curriculum studied by pupils in England but the content of the Programmes of Study has been adapted, where appropriate, to take account of the unique opportunities presented by the history and environment of the Falkland Islands. Spanish is taken by all Key Stage 3 pupils.
Years 10 and 11
A full range of curriculum subjects is offered as GCSE examination choices for pupils in Key Stage 4. Core subjects are: English, Mathematics, Science, ICT, PE, PSHE and PDC (Personal Development Curriculum). The remaining subjects offered are preferences, but the curriculum has been broadened to include some vocation GCSEs such as Catering, Health and Social Care and PE Studies.
All students continue to benefit from PSHE courses which include a Falkland Islands citizenship dimension. The community services such as the police, social services and health services input at appropriate times during the course.
Candidates are entered for GCSE examinations set by the examination board deemed best suited by subject leaders: University of Cambridge International Examinations, EDEXCEL , AQA and OCR and WJEC.
Please see the other supporting documents for further information
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