Teacher of PE / Humanities

St. Anne’s School are looking to appoint with effect from 31st October 2022 (or sooner) an experienced, enthusiastic, dynamic and well-qualified, specialist graduate teacher with the vision and energy to deliver and model high standards of teaching and learning in the area of PE/Humanities, and to make a full contribution to the ethos, identity and life of the School.

The drivers in secondary phase education for this collaborative approach are:

• Quality of educational experience and outcomes

• Equality of opportunity and access

• Efficient and effective use of resources

The person appointed will be employed by the States of Guernsey and will be based at St.Anne’s School. They will be required to maximise opportunities for collaborative working, teaching and learning across key stages and shared professional development across schools. There is an expectation that they will engage in cross-school initiatives which may require working on more than one site to meet the needs of the Education Service.

The post holder will be required to teach throughout Key Stages 1, 2, 3&4 and will be required to work with teachers in the primary phase to ensure continuity of provision and a smooth transition from KS2 to KS3. You will be able to excite and challenge young people and will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning. You are also expected to have excellent communication and management skills, a strong commitment to team work and the ability to maintain productive relationships with staff and young people. We are looking for someone who is passionate about raising learners’ individual achievements and you will have a proven track record in equipping learners to make excellent progress, and the determination to make a difference to the lives of young people.

This is an excellent opportunity to work in a well-resourced Department.

The post provides an ideal opportunity to play a prominent role in middle leadership. The candidate would have opportunity to lead initiatives that will contribute to the strengthening sports partcipation on the island. To be involved in department reviews and take part in professional feedback.

Please click on the link below to view the full job description for this role.

Job Description 

Contact: Wendy Wilson - Headteacher on tel. 01481 822173 or email: headteacher@alderney.sch.gg

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

Closing Date: 6th 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

The States of Guernsey and the Committee for Education, Sport and Culture is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of young people and expects all employees and unsupervised volunteers to share this commitment. The post holder will therefore be required to undergo an Enhanced and Barred List DBS check and is recommended to be registered with its Status Update Service.