Special Needs Primary School Teacher

We are looking to recruit to both permanent and fixed term contract positions across our primary education setting.

We are looking for motivated and driven primary school teachers, who are passionate about promoting a love of learning, display intellectual curiosity and a growth mindset, who have a genuine interest in high quality learning outcomes and who are keen to provide every learner with the opportunity to achieve their full potential. This includes teachers with an interest in working within a primary special education needs setting.

Key to these roles 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..

There will be a variety of positions available within this recruitment campaign and successful shortlisted candidates will be contacted by individual head teachers as vacancies within our primary schools arise. Please include in your application any particular school preference you may have, including whether you wish to work in one of our, special needs or Catholic faith schools.

As well as experienced teachers, we would also welcome applications from NQTs. 

You would join our Education Service with effect from 1st September 2022 and begin a role that offers a challenging and rewarding career while enjoying a healthy, work-life balance.

We are looking to recruit to both permanent and fixed term contract positions across our primary education settings

Please click on the link below to view full job descriptions for these roles:

Special Schools Job Description 

Contact: Adam Shorto, HR Advisor on (01481) 717000 and please ask to be put through to HR Delivery or email Adam.Shorto@gov.gg 

We strongly advise that applicants speak to the contact named above before applying for this role.

Closing Date: 01 July 2022

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.

Note - Internal applicants are required to inform their Line Manager before applying for any States of Guernsey positions. Internal references may be taken up prior to 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.