Education Development Officer: Secondary

STATES OF GUERNSEY EDUCATION DEPARTMENT

Come and make a major impact in Guernsey.

You are a senior education professional; you may be a headteacher or deputy headteacher, a local authority officer or a consultant with a broad range of educational knowledge and experience. Wherever you have worked you are now looking for a role where your talents and experience can be used to help shape the face of education in one of the most beautiful places in the British Isles.

As Secondary Education Development Officer, you will work in a senior education post, working in partnership with schools, services and other providers. The role is highly rewarding, challenging and diverse and involves working closely with other members of the Standards and Learning Effectiveness Team to ensure high quality outcomes for all our children and young people.

You will work in a team alongside other officers and be responsible for working directly with schools to support, challenge and monitor the progress and attainment of children within the Secondary phase of education, including those in special schools and other settings. You will have personal contact with States politicians, parents and a broad range of professionals within the education system, particularly head teachers, with whom you will build successful relationships. Your ability to listen, understand, negotiate and persuade will be vital as will be your skills in taking a lead role in specific areas for development. You will need to be able to lead and coordinate new initiatives and be able to work with a wide range of other professionals and partners from across The Bailiwick of Guernsey.

Reporting to the Head of Standards and Learning Effectiveness, you will be joining a highly skilled team of people who are committed to ensuring the highest standards of education for all the children and young people in The Bailiwick of Guernsey. We look forward to hearing from you and invite you to contact Nick Hynes, Head of Standards and Learning Effectiveness on 01481 733000 for an informal discussion.                  

This post carries a 15 year housing licence and you can expect to:

• 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 Nick Hynes, Head of Standards and Learning Effectiveness on 01481 733000 or email: nhynes@education.gov.gg for an informal discussion.

Applications can be made via www.gov.gg/educationjobs

Closing date: 26th May 2015

Interviews will take place in Guernsey on 10th and 11th June 2015.