Teacher of Design and Technology Limited Term Contract / Autumn Term 2024
St Ninian's High School
Isle of Man
- £38,933 - £49,753 per year
- Expired
- Salary:
- MPS+ benefits
- Job type:
- Full Time, Fixed Term
- Start date:
- September 2024
- Apply by:
- 13 August 2024
Job overview
About the role
St Ninian’s High School is looking to employ on a limited term contract for the Autumn term 2024 an enthusiastic and dynamic Teacher of Design & Technology who can confidently and competently teach at Key Stage three, SQA Practical Woodwork, SQA Engineering and A Level Product Design.
The role will provide you with an interesting and rewarding position within the framework of a strong and important area of the school, an ideal opportunity for an Early Careers Teacher or a more experienced Teacher seeking a fresh challenge. You will have the desire to share and develop your own good practice, and contribute to the development of others.
Our ethos is to foster the character of our students through the development of good habits which reflect our three core values of Respect; Aspiration and Empowerment. Your passion for inclusion and equality will match our school's ethos of celebrating diversity, developing independence and encouraging a growth mindset.
You are welcome to get in touch and visit the School to view the facilities and have the opportunity to meet members of the senior and subject staff.
A workplace that invests in you
✔ A competitive salary that increases each 12 months until you reach the salary maximum.
✔ Subject to meeting eligibility criteria, you will be offered two pensions arrangements, the Teachers Superannuation scheme or the Isle of Man Government Defined Contribution (DC) arrangement.
✔ If you are returning to the island and have participated in the Department’s Student Loan scheme for tuition fees, the loan will be repaid by the Department upon completion of your second year working as a teacher at one of the island’s schools (subject to a maximum of £7,500 for a three year degree course, or £10,000 for a four year degree course).
✔ If you are in your first year as an Early Careers Teacher, you are entitled to two recruitment and retention payments of £2,000 each at the beginning of your second and third full years in teaching.
✔ Financial support to get you, your family and your belongings, including one motor vehicle to the Isle of Man. We will pay 70% of any removal or storage costs incurred.
✔ Help to pay your rent/mortgage while you settle in with a housing allowance up to £500 per month over 2 years.
✔ If you are relocating to the Isle of Man, you will receive financial help towards the costs of visiting to the Island to view housing and to visit your new school. You are eligible to receive up to £325 each for you and your partner and, if applicable, £140 each for up to 2 dependent children.
✔ Access to the Isle of Man Public Service Cycle to Work scheme after your first year of employment.
✔ Access to the Learning, Education and Development training facility, which is exclusively for Public Service employees, to keep on top of your continuous professional development.
✔ Free access to the Isle of Man Government Staff Welfare Service which offers professional counselling, emotional support and sign-posting on a wide range of issues.
✔ Discounted access to the NSC gym and island swimming pools as well as 1-to-1 support programmes and exercise classes with qualified instructors through the ACTIV8 scheme.
✔ Free on-site car parking.
✔ A relocation package based on receipts is available for this role.
Making the Isle of Man your new home
A hidden gem in the Irish Sea, the Isle of Man boasts an extensive coastline, stunning natural landscapes and unspoilt beaches. There are an abundance of opportunities and lots of places to discover!
You can visit our great cafes, bars and restaurants, and become part of the Island’s close-knit community. The island is well connected to the UK with quick, direct flights and ferries to many destinations.
Want to find out more about Island life? Visit www.locate.im to find out why you should make your move to the Isle of Man!
Working for the Isle of Man Public Service
We are the largest employer on the island delivering a diverse range of services to the people of the Isle of Man. We care, nurture and value our employees’ wellbeing, development and career and place great importance on rewarding the commitment by our wonderful employees.
We support and promote flexible working, recognising the importance of working flexibly around your life and commitments and the benefits in improving work-life balance. We are happy to discuss flexible working arrangements where possible and if interested you should discuss this with the Recruiting Manager.
The Isle of Man Public Service is committed to creating an inclusive culture that celebrates equality, diversity and inclusion. We understand how a wide range of views and experiences can benefit us as we work together for the Isle of Man.
Your candidate experience is important to us. As a proud member of The Circle Back Initiative, we commit to respond to every applicant that applies for an Isle of Man Public Service role.
Things to note
This post is a limited term appointment for 1 term (Autumn Term: September to December 2024).
An enhanced with barring police check is required for this post, which the Isle of Man Government will cover the cost of for you.
Ready to apply?
We understand that you might have some questions about the role and the Recruiting Manager is on hand to support you. You can contact them at chris.coole@sch.im.
We want you to get the best out of your application, so we recommend reading our Important Guidance Notes for Applicants before applying to learn about our recruitment process.
Applications will be accepted up to midnight of the closing date specified. If you have difficulties applying online please contact the Recruitment Team on 01624 686300 or by email at helpmeapply@gov.im.
Attached documents
About St Ninian's High School
- St Ninian's High School
- St. Ninians, Douglas
- IM2 5RA
- Isle of Man
St. Ninian’s High School is recognised as a very good school already, but we continue to strive to improve the education provided for our students.
Learning is at the core of School’s ethos and our students are provided with the opportunity to be able to concentrate on their studies, to seek and receive help, to broaden their knowledge and to develop the skills which they will need later in life.
Students have extensive use of our excellent resources and facilities. We are also fortunate to have very high quality teaching and support staff. At the same time our students are encouraged to do their best in a pleasant and supportive atmosphere where, hopefully, they will gain the confidence and self-esteem necessary to enable them to succeed.
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