Deputy Head Teacher (Secondary)

2 year contract

The Falkland Islands Government - Education Department responsible for the Falkland Islands Community School is seeking to recruit a Deputy Head Teacher (Secondary) to start in September 2015

Applicants with experience of working as a Deputy Head Teacher who can start in January 2016 are also welcome to apply.

This is a unique opportunity to live and work overseas, within an English school system.

Our well established Secondary School is seeking to recruit an individual who is experienced, enthusiastic, creative, and driven to take the role of Deputy Head Teacher in September 2015.  The successful applicant will work closely with the Head Teacher and Senior Leadership Team to lead the wider team and build upon the school’s recent progress towards becoming a good school.

We strive to achieve:

• The highest standards of behaviour and conduct
• Outstanding teaching and learning
• A fully inclusive approach where all students are equally important
• A climate of mutual respect between the students, parents, staff and    community
• positive relationships
• High aspirations for all involved with the school – a ‘can do’ attitude
• A wide range of enrichment opportunities for all to get involved
• A celebration of all the cultures and faiths represented in the school
• A school where there are no excuses for underachievement

We are looking for a Deputy Head Teacher who:

• Generates a sense of purpose and maintains a positive attitude to secure continuous improvement
• Successfully leads teams and whole school initiatives
• Believes in child centred education
• Demonstrates outstanding practice
• Positively influences the quality of teaching and learning through effective monitoring and assessment alongside supportive coaching and mentoring
• Analyses data to inform resource deployment and professional development needs

We will provide:

• Please note that we are looking for the right applicant for this important role therefore we Can offer a competitive salary package  A stimulating and supportive working environment 
• Detailed information concerning the life in Falkland Islands
• Favourable income tax rates25% gratuity, payable at the end of the contract
• Airfares for the post holder and dependants at the beginning and end of contract, as well as mid-contract return flights
• 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 years in the first instance, extendable

For more information please contact Penny Kontopyrghou on international.education@hays.com or call 0044207 2598771 or 00447595 968 600

To apply please completed the application form and ideally send in a CV.

Completed application forms should be returned to international.education@hays.com 

(Please note that full salary and benefits details are available on request- Please email international.education@hays.com  )

For application purposes please include the following information in your email application
Date of birth
Marital status
Nationality
Number of dependents

Interviews for suitable applicants will be held as soon as possible and the school reserves the right to appoint before closing date at the end of August.

Falkland Islands Government - Education Department
Falkland Islands Community School