Teacher of Music

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 Music, to start in August 2024 on a contract between 2-4 years.

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 Music department is well equipped and resourced, although you would be the sole Music teacher, 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, focusing on continuous professional growth, alongside clear rationales for the curriculum and reporting. The KS3 curriculum has been reviewed and developed. The school has achieved a positive Progress 8 score for the last four years.

We are seeking to recruit a Teacher of Music who:

• is a graduate teacher with Qualified Teacher Status (recognisable in UK) who has completed their ECF induction and has 1 or more years post ECF successful experience teaching Music 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 £42,885 for teacher with 5+ years' experience

• Eligibility for a 25% gratuity payable upon satisfactory completion of a contract (2 years or longer)

• Favourable income tax rates, no national insurance

• 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

• Smaller class sizes and less contact time than UK schools

• More planning and preparation time than a typical UK school

• Relocation grant

• affordable utilities and accommodation to rent, lower than market rates

• free general medical care and prescriptions

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

• fixed term contract of either 2, 3 or 4 years.

• 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 download a job description and an application form and apply via this page.

Interviews will be held via video conference, more details about an interview task and a pupil panel will be provided to shortlisted teachers.

For more information, or to speak to the Principal, Sebastian St John, please contact via email: sstjohn@secondary.ac.fk 

We reserve the right to appoint before the closing date.

The closing date for this position is Sunday 31st March 2024.