Teacher of Science

We are seeking a dynamic and well-qualified specialist graduate teacher with the vision to deliver high standards of teaching and learning in the area of Science. You will teach throughout Key Stages 3, and will be expected to teach to GCSE at Key Stage 4. Furthermore, you will make a full contribution to the ethos, identity and life of the school and to the Guernsey Federation of Secondary Schools.

The three island 11-16 High Schools, the Guernsey Grammar School & Sixth Form Centre (11-18), and St Anne’s School in Alderney work in a federated model of partnership working led by the Director of Education.

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

Employed by the States of Guernsey and based at La Mare De Carteret High School, you 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 you will engage in cross-school initiatives which may require working on more than one site to meet the needs of the Education Service.

You will be able to excite and challenge learners to make rapid progress and will be able to demonstrate excellence in teaching and learning. We are looking for someone who is passionate about raising learners’ individual achievements with innovative ideas to build on existing good practice.

Teachers operate out of their own equipped laboratories, and also have access to a prep room. ICT is well provided for with a departmental trolley of 20 laptop computers and extensive data logging equipment. Technical and IT support from the technicians is excellent.

This post carries a five year housing licence. If appointed, you can expect to:

• Work in a well-resourced school that follows an innovative Bailiwick curriculum based on the English National Curriculum and which has favourable PTRs;
• Be part of a leading development of ICT in education and be allocated a personal laptop;
• Receive a generous relocation package to the island, including rent allowance;
• Enjoy the benefits of more generous tax allowances on an island with no VAT

For further information about the post, please contact Vicky Godley, Headteacher on 01481 256588 or email: vicky.godley@lamarehigh.sch.gg  Our Recruitment team can be contacted on 01481 747394.

Applications can be made via: https://career012.successfactors.eu/sfcareer/jobreqcareer?jobId=32626&company=C0001230059P&username=

Closing date: 30th September 2016.
Interview date: 14th October 2016.

GUERNSEY FEDERATION OF SECONDARY SCHOOLS
LA MARE DE CARTERET HIGH SCHOOL, GUERNSEY