Defence Children Services (DCS) Primary Class Teacher, Mount Pleasant Primary School

Defence Children Services (DCS) Primary Class Teacher, Mount Pleasant Primary School

Location: Mount Pleasant Primary School, Falkland Islands

Grade: MPS 1-6

Salary: £30,000 - £41,333

Contract: Permanent

Working Pattern: Full-time

Closing Date: Tuesday 17th September 2024

Are you an inspiring teacher with a passion to empower all to thrive? Then this is an opportunity for you!

Children are at the heart of all we do at Mount Pleasant Primary School. We offer an exciting, enhanced curriculum, enriched by the opportunities of being on the Falkland Islands, which aims to promote an enthusiasm for learning as well as developing skills and knowledge in all subjects. Our ethos and values underpin our school and the community we serve. Mount Pleasant School has many years of experience supporting Service families and we are determined to make the very best of the short time children are with us.

Mount Pleasant School is looking for a dynamic and suitably experienced individual, for whom our values and ethos resonate, to become a class teacher in Mount Pleasant School, initially in SK2.

The purpose of the job is:

• To be responsible for learning and achievement of all students in your classes, ensuring equal opportunity for all
• To raise standards of students’ attainment and progress within teaching groups and to supervise and support student progress in line with expectations of the school.
• To accurately supervise the progress and achievements of students within teaching groups and provide feedback to enable them to progress at least in line with expectations.
• To be accountable for student progress and development within teaching groups against targets set by the school.
• To provide support and intervention for students at risk of underachieving
• To participate in collaborative planning and sharing good practice with other members of the school team,
• To contribute to the development of a curriculum area or areas and subject specific resources
• To treat pupils with dignity, building relationships rooted in mutual respect, and at all times observing accurate boundaries appropriate to a teacher’s professional position.
• To work proactively and effectively in partnerships with learners, parents/carers, governors, other staff, and external agencies in the best interests of pupils
• To act within the statutory framework, which sets out professional duties and responsibilities and in line with the duties outlined on the current School Teachers Pay and Condition Document and Teacher Standards.
• To take ownership for promoting and safeguarding the welfare of children and young people within the school.

If you would like to have an informal chat about the role before applying, Andy Yeoman, Chief Education Officer email: Andy.Yeoman@modschools.org.

To apply please visit Civil Service Jobs via this link to submit your completed application before the deadline of Tuesday 17th September.

Defence Children Services 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 be subject to an Enhanced Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.