Teacher of English

Please call Penny Kontopyrghou Senior Business Director on 07595 968 600 when you apply or if you have any questions about the school or the location or email penny.kontopyrghou@hays.com

The Falkland Islands Community School is a comprehensive school that provides secondary level education for all students (220) aged 11-16 in the Falkland Islands.  It is our aim that all students are supported to reach their potential and leave as happy, curious and well-rounded individuals with the knowledge, skills and qualifications they need for the next stage in their lives. Our students are at the centre of all that we do as a school.

Our school is seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, creative and experienced Teacher of English to start in September 2022. 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 English department is well equipped and resourced, you will work in a curriculum team to ensure all learners have opportunities to reach their full potential.

The improvement in standards at the school is on an upward trajectory.  There is a strong focus on developing staff, with much CPD focused on teaching and learning, alongside clear rationales for the curriculum and reporting.  The KS3 curriculum has been developed and reviewed.  The school has achieved a positive Progress 8 score for the last three years.

We are seeking to recruit a Teacher of English 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 successful experience teaching English at a good or better standard, including GCSE.

• is focused on teaching and learning, helping students achieve high levels of progress in a positive and effective learning environment.

• can work effectively with colleagues in the Primary section to ensure smooth transition of students.

• is able to efficiently manage resources and support staff to ensure students receive the support they require.

• is able to contribute to the development of PSHE, pastoral life and extra curriculum opportunities.

The Package:

• A stimulating and supportive working environment with enthusiastic children who are keen to learn

• Salary up to £41,636 for teacher with 5+ years' experience

• Eligibility for a 25% gratuity payable upon satisfactory completion of the contract

• Favourable income tax rates

• Airfare for post holder and dependants at the beginning and end of contract, as well as return airfares after every full year of the contract

• Relocation grant

• accommodation to rent

• free education locally for dependent children to GCSE level and possible allowance for overseas studies thereafter

• fixed term contract of either 2, 3 or 4 years in the first instance

• detailed information about life in the Falkland Islands

• a unique and beautiful environment to live and work

School Website:  https://www.secondary.ac.fk/

Applicants can apply via this page.

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

More details about an interview task and opportunity to share video clips of teaching practice will be provided to shortlisted teachers.

For more information please call Penny Kontopyrghou Senior Business Director on 07595 968 please email your CV and a supporting statement to penny.kontopyrghou@hays.com

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date 

The closing date for this position is Friday 29th July 2022.