Teacher of Primary (Early Years)

We are seeking dedicated professionals who are passionate about shaping the future of Seychelles by inspiring and educating the next generation. If you are eager to help us make a meaningful difference in the lives of these students, we would love to hear from you!

Are you a fully qualified, inspirational, and highly motivated professional, passionate about teaching, seeking a new opportunity at a successful international school? If so, you will be interested in exciting opportunities to join us.

About the school

International School of Seychelles (ISS) is a leading private day school in the magnificent location of the Seychelles in the Indian Ocean.

· ISS is a co-educational non-profit school founded in 1969. The school itself is located on the island of Mahé, on the outskirts of the nation’s capital Victoria. The school is owned by the International School Association, run by parents of children in the school.

· The school is recognised and licensed by the Ministry of Education in Seychelles.

· The school’s motto is ‘You are not born for yourself, but for the world’.

· Teaching is based on a British curriculum. We have around 20% expatriate pupils and 80% Seychellois pupils.

· ISS teaches from Early Years to Year 13, and has around 1100 students from 30 nationalities on the school roll. There are 28 students in each class. The school operates mixed ability classes for most year groups (English and Maths are set in KS3 and KS4).

· The International General Certificate of Education (IGCSE) is taught in Years 10-11 and Advanced Level (A level) is taught in Years 12-13. Examinations boards used by the school include Cambridge, Pearson Edexcel and Oxford AQA. The school prides itself on academic excellence, with many of its students going on to study at some of the most prestigious universities in the world.

- The school is well resourced for a school in Seychelles, a country located in Africa.

· There are four houses at ISS, named for locations in the Seychelles: Aldabra, Cardianal, Desroches, and Fregate.

· ISS is an inclusive community, where children and staff foster love for learning, and continuously contribute to the local and global community.

· The school remains confident in its mission and strives to be innovative in its approach to teaching and learning. ISS is confident that its endeavours make a difference to the individual student and the community at large.

The educational model is to offer a genuinely holistic and academic education which enables pupils to enjoy their education, develop their own interests, and discover their academic passions and we are committed to academic excellence, high- quality pastoral support, and an exceptional range of opportunities beyond the curriculum, all within a friendly and supportive atmosphere.

For more information, go to our school website: www.iss.sc , where our school handbooks and newsletters are available to view.

We are pleased that we are officially a COBIS Member School, adhering to high standards of education. We are grateful to be part of the COBIS network, which allows us to access high-quality CPD, student competitions and events, and support and guidance on the path to membership. We are pleased to be part of such a valuable network of schools.

About the work opportunities

The school seeks to appoint qualified, enthusiastic and flexible teachers. Applicants should be committed and outstanding teaching practitioners, able to lead by example, possessing excellent teaching, organisational and communication skills.

We seek individuals who can apply a committed and common-sense approach to education, such that it achieves outstanding results and happy children. The role requires an individual who has high expectations of what children can achieve and how they can behave.

Although teachers are assigned to a specific section of the school (Primary, Secondary, Inclusion), as an all-through school we are seeking someone who is excited about the opportunities such a school creates, keen to work with staff in other sections to ensure a joined up approach to the curriculum and a seamless transition across the key stages.

The successful candidates will want to play their part in the development and implementation of the school’s strategic plan, supporting the delivery of the school's mission to make the school the number one choice on the island.

As a British curriculum school, specialising in teaching the National Curriculum to a diverse, international student population, strong English language is an essential requirement.

For more information, please refer to the job descriptions and other documents included in the adverts.

Living and working in Seychelles

At ISS, we are looking for dedicated professionals who are passionate about contributing to our vibrant school community and committed to providing the children of Seychelles with the highest quality education. Our mission is to nurture and inspire young minds, giving them the skills, knowledge, and values to succeed in life. While Seychelles is undeniably beautiful, our focus is on finding team members who are here to work purposefully and wholeheartedly in support of our students' growth and achievement, rather than those seeking a temporary holiday experience.

As a relaxed, friendly and cosmopolitan island, working in Seychelles has many benefits. From the beautiful beaches and coves spread across its 115 islands, to the majestic Mont Seychellois mountain on the main island, the splendid landscape means you are never far from the mountains or sea.

The school is looking for individuals who will embrace working in an international school, will be open to working with staff from other nationalities and cultures, will relish the opportunity to get involved in Seychellois culture and traditions, and give back to the local community through outreach activities.

As a high end tourism destination, the cost of living in Seychelles is high.

For more information about living in Seychelles, please go on http://iss.sc/vacancies/ to read our Expat Staff Handbook guide.

For more information about working at ISS, please go on http://iss.sc/vacancies/ to read our Staff Welfare booklet.

Applications

Applications for vacancies at ISS should be made via the ISS application form (available from the documents in the job advert), and include a supporting statement as well as the details of referees, one of whom should be your most recent employer. Completed applications should be emailed to vacancies@iss.sc (applications submitted on the TES website will not be considered).

Interested applicants should review the job description, the other documents on the advert, the package on offer, and ensure their supporting statement highlights their experience and impact to date, why they want the job and what impact they would expect to make.

Please refer to the closing date for the relevant advert. However, online interviews and online lesson observations / recruitment tasks may commence immediately from the date of advertising. Early applications are therefore encouraged, as the school reserves the right to appoint before this deadline if the right candidate is found.

If you have not been contacted within 2 weeks of the deadline for the relevant advert, you should assume that your application has not been successful on that occasion.

Successful teaching applicants are then eligible to apply for positions of responsibility available at the school. This is an annual internal process; applications are welcome from current staff as well as newly appointed staff.

Safeguarding

International School Seychelles (ISS) is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Successful applicants will undergo child protection screening appropriate to the post including checks with past employers / Disclosure and Barring Services as well as criminal records checks.

Executive Head

Mrs Elodie Vallantine